The Best Gift

This is our best gift under our Christmas tree this year.... our precious grandson Tyler Daniel.

Evan's Early Birthday Present

Evan turns 2 years old tomorrow. Since he will be with his Grandma Michele and Grandpa Dan, we decided to let Evan see his gift from us. He loved his Thomas the Tank Engine trike. It plays music, lights up and talks. Evan is not pedaling yet. He will have it in his basement toy area over the winter. By spring, he will probably be pedaling. On Sunday, when we have our Thanksgiving and Evan's birthday, Evan will get to take his trike home.

Evan at the Parade

Evan watched the Bowling Green Holiday parade with Pappy G. Candy was given out at this parade. Evan understood this completely. He told Pappy G. "I want that." whenever he wanted candy. Kori and Josh rode on the float with me. Baby Tyler and his mommy and daddy watched the parade inside Panera. The weather was perfect.

Tyler's Visit

Pappy G and I got to have baby Tyler for 2 hours last evening while the rest of his family went to the lighting of the Christmas tree. Tyler was so much fun. He is so alert and was awake the whole time. His Mommy said that this is his most awake time. It is just before his last feeding before bedtime. In the photo with Pappy G, Tyler is holding on to Pappy's finger. Tyler momentarily held on to a soft rattle. He really liked his bath tonight. He likes the warm water. Tyler did cry when I took him out of the bathtub. Too cold for him. He is such a sweetie. He cuddled with me while he was wide awake. I just loved that. Tyler is 4 weeks old. He notices toys and tracks people and toys. We just feel so blessed.

Evan Playing

After I got his pajamas on tonight, Evan said, "I want another toy." I said, "Go get one." He want into the toy room and came out with his popper toy. Evan used it as a vacuum cleaner and went around our coffee table to clean my carpet. How cute and great pretend play. Evan went back and forth with the popper just like a vacuum cleaner.

Evan's Evening With Us

Evan went with us to eat at Bob Evan's this evening for a fundraiser for Rainbow Preschool. He was such a good boy. He ate all 6 pancakes from the child's menu selection, bacon and some of my scrambled egg. When we got home, he was ready to play. He sat right down to do the See N Say. He said, "I want the farmer music." It is not easy these days to get a good picture of Evan. He does not cooperate as he did when he was younger. Oh well... I keep trying.

Tyler With His Pappy

Tyler was with us for a couple of hours on Saturday. Alisson called Friday and wondered if I wanted to bond with Tyler while she got her hair done. I jumped at the opportunity. Pappy played with Tyler and then I gave him a bath. Tyler fell asleep on the Grammie Quilt. He slept for about 15 minutes and then woke up crying. As soon as I picked him up, he was fine. He wanted his Grammie. We sat together on the couch. He slept and cuddled with me for 2 hours. I loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tyler's Outfit

I am so excited to have found this cute outfit for Tyler to wear for Christmas. I have started the tradition that I buy the grandchildren their Christmas and Easter outfits. I was thinking that Tyler could wear Evan's Christmas outfit. Then, I got to thinking that I wanted Tyler to have his own--- at least for his 1st Christmas. I saw this and just had to buy it. I hope to find red and white striped booties to finish the look.

Tyler's Check Up

On Wednesday, Tyler had his 2 week check up with his pediatrician. He weighs 8lbs 2oz and is 21 inches long. Tyler is in the 35th percentile for weight and the 75th percentile for length. As his Mommy said, "He is just like Evan." We thank God daily for this precious gift and Tyler's continued growth and development. The doctor said he is doing great!!!!