Trampoline Camp Out

Last night Clinton and Tyler decided it was a good night to have a camp out on the Trampoline. They stayed awake until 11:30, listening for deer, knocking on windows and watching airplanes and stars in the sky. Around 11:00 I headed outside to join in the fun and try to get Tyler to sleep. Tyler fell asleep about 11:30 and I only lasted until 12:00 when I finally decided to head back inside to be more comfortable. Sometime in the morning they came into bed with me and then Tyler woke up wanting to roast marshmallow's, so Clinton headed out and made a fire. Tyler sure does have the best Daddy.

Preschool

Monday August 31st, Tyler started his new Spanish Preschool. Those who are asking themselves why I am putting him in a Spanish School. Well I have had friends who did the Spanish Immersion Program and I was so impressed at how well they speak and how many opportunities they have had because they speak Spanish. From then, I have always been inspired to have Tyler learn Spanish and have as many opportunities as he can in his life.

For those who know him, he is attached to me at the hip. I was a little worried but he did great. He seems to be really taken with Teacher Laura. However, a few days later he reverted back to what I thought would happen Day 1. He wanted to come with me back to work or stay with him at school. As he puts it, he cried for me, of course that is only for a couple minutes and then he just goes along with the class. I think that this has been an adjustment for him to get to school at the time he usually took a nap.

I know he is in good hands, his teachers all seem to like him a lot and are all very sweet. In fact Teacher Laura said he is doing very well repeating Spanish and is so sweet and plays very well with all the other children. I felt like such a proud mom at that moment.

Needless to say even though he struggles going, once I pick him up he is cheerful and had a great time. When I asked him what new words he has learned he usually will tell me he can't remember, but has said a couple of times "Como Esta".

Preschool Teachers (Laura, Nellie, Elizabeth)

Baby Ellie

Tyler adores his cousin Ellie. He loves holding her and making sure she is taken care of. He asks on several occasions when we can have a baby so he can be a big brother. It makes me wish it were that easy.

Summer Activties

Clinton is Tyler's soccer coach. Tyler played the first half and then sat out the rest of the game. The games are 1 hour and for the younger kids on the team, it seems to be a little too long - the rain didn't help. However, the kids always seem to have fun playing.



Tyler has been asking to go golfing for several weeks now. I think since we live by a golf course he has been very interested in trying it out. Anyway, we had a blast and when the ball would go into the hole he would pick it up and with one arm say YES! Tyler even got a great shot (pic) of Mom and Dad. On the last hole, we all made a hole in one, Tyler doesn't like to be suprised, so he was nervous about the fire blasting out the top but no fire came out, Clinton was a little disappointed. We had a great time.

Payette River

We had a great trip rafting down the Payette River near Boise ID. We rafted the Main section with Tyler and he had a great time, he wasn't even scared. I was so proud of him.

Swimming Lessons

Tyler improved so much in his last swim lesson. He uses his big ice cream scoop arms and can really swim. He still needs to learn his breathing but that will come. I am so proud of how great he did, everyday he improved and it was so exciting to watch.

Summertime BBQ

I just love the summer, when we can enjoy an evening outside with the smell of a BBQ while chill'in with family and friends. Sunday we had the Farnsworth's and Howard's over for Hamburgers. It was fun to relax outside and visit with such great people. It was funny, Tyler went to go pee next to his usual tree spot, when Nicole commented, when Tyler was done he looked at us and then turned around and mooned us. It was so funny, it was like he was saying back at ya for talking about me. Here are a few fun photos:

No Training Wheels

So I know I already posted that Tyler is learning to ride his bike without training wheels but while I was at girls camp this week, HE DID IT!!!! Wednesday, June 3rd he learned how to ride his bike without help. He can start and ride on his own. I was impressed to see him ride when I got home and even more suprised when he rode off the curb! Way to go TYLER ~ Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you!

Zoo

Since I had work off, we spent today at the Zoo. It was a lot of fun, we ate kettle corn, visited the animals (it was cute when we saw the brown bear, he started chanting brown bear, brown bear, what do you see?), went on the carousel, and the train. Tyler has been using so many cute expressions lately that Clinton and I have been laughing all weekend, but especially today. I just can't get over how much I love Tyler, as you can't tell with all the pictures.















Oh no the Aligator's got me

Showing the Aligator whose boss by Surfing on it's back