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!!!!

Halloween Fun

We got to have Tyler with us for a couple of hours while everyone else went Trick-or-Treating. I was asked to give Tyler a bath. I was a little apprehensive at first with him being only 11 days old. Tyler and I both did great. He smelled so good after his bath. Tyler was awake more tonight. We Skyped with Uncle Zach and Great-aunt Bonnie. They loved seeing Tyler awake. It was so much fun. After Trick-or-Treating, we had family time with all. What can be better than Stimmel's Bakery pumpkin shaped sugar cookies and chocolate milk for the kiddos and coffee for the adults?!! This year Kori was Belle, Josh was Iron Man and Evan was a turkey. We laughed how Evan waddled in his costume. It reminded of us of The Christmas Story movie and the little boy coming down the steps in the bunny pajamas. He couldn't move and either could Evan. We had a wonderful Halloween with our family.

Our Little Pumpkin

Before Tyler was born, I bought this outfit for him for his first Halloween. I knew he was going to be here for Halloween. The outfit has little pumpkins on the feet. I got to cuddle with him for 2 hours today. He even took his first bottle from me (of course with Alisson's milk). He was so funny. At first he was unsure of the bottle, but, as soon as he tasted the breast milk, he was happy and sucked away. There were several times that I caught myself almost calling him Evan. Tyler reminds me so much of Evan as a baby. Tyler is just so precious.

Tyler Meets Some of His Family

Tyler was with me today for a few hours while our grand-daughter, Kori, had her 6 year old Cosmic Bowling Party. Pappy went to the party to help with Evan. I stayed home to watch Tyler and cuddle with him. I had to share him with his Great-Aunt Bonnie and his Great-Uncle Charlie. They fell in love with Tyler immediately.

Pancake Breakfast

We treated all of the family to the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast this morning. Pappy and I got there early to get a table and eat our breakfast. That was the best idea. We were then able to help Josh, Kori, Evan and watch Tyler and not worry about us eating, too. It was a fun time. Josh and Evan each got a balloon Spiderman and Kori got a queen's scepter made by a clown. Our little pumpkin slept through the whole event. Several of our friends stopped by our table of 7 to see baby Tyler. I think this picture captures what our little pumpkin likes to do after he has been fed. He slept through all of the conversation noise and The BG Community Band was playing.

Pappy G and Tyler

Pappy G was so happy that he got home from work in time to see baby Tyler today. Tyler is so precious.

Tyler Time

Today, Tyler visited at our house for the first time. He is 8 days old. I loved having Grammie time with him. The other grandchildren went Trick or Treating downtown with their Mommy and Daddy. Tyler was with me for 2 hours. He slept the whole time. I watched him sleep and he was so cute. He even smiled in his sleep. Tyler must have been having a good dream. When he started to wake up, I picked him up and cuddled with him. In these photos, Tyler is on a Tummy Time quilt that my good friend Sally made for Tyler. She made one for Evan as a baby. Sally said, "Tyler has to have his own Tummy Time quilt. It so beautiful. I loved my time with baby Tyler.

More Sunday Fun

Sunday was Kori's 6th birthday. Pappy G baked her a pink cake with pink frosting as requested by Kori. We had dinner with Alisson an Terence and the family. I was so happy to be able to hold and cuddle baby Tyler. In this photo, he is asleep in the family room in the pack and play. How precious! Tyler likes his hands. When I gave Tyler to Alisson, I was so excited. Tyler had found my hair and was holding on to a piece of my hair. We stayed and helped by giving Josh, Kori and Evan baths, getting their jammies on and brushing their teeth. Fun time!!!

Sunday Fun

We had a really fun Sunday. Of course, the Browns winning added to the fun. We took Josh, Kori, and Evan over to our church for a fundraising Harvest Festival. This organization gave horse rides. We paid for Josh and Kori to ride on a horse. We did not think Evan would want to. At first, we just sat Evan on a horse. When Kori and Josh finished riding, Evan said, "I ride, too?" So, Evan went for a horse ride, too. Pappy had to walk along with him. There was Pappy on one side of the horse and another man on the other side to keep Evan safe and not fall off. The kiddos then got to go inside and play a few carnival games. They loved their carnival prizes.

Grandparents' Day

On October 8th Pappy G went to Kori's school for Grandparents' Day. Pappy G was so proud to be there for Kori. Kori was excited to have her Pappy there, too. There was a short program, snacks and a visit to Kori's kindergarten.

Baby Tyler Comes Home

Baby Tyler had his first night home and slept in the family heirloom basinette. Alisson said that Tyler wants his hands out when swaddled. Evan liked to be totally swaddled. I got to spend the morning with Alisson, Terence, Tyler, Josh and Evan. I got to hold Tyler a lot. He is such a sweetie. We skyped with Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Charlie so they could see baby Tyler, Evan and Josh. Evan said, "Uncle Cha Cha". Too cute. I told baby Tyler that he will need to get attached to my long hair just like my kids did and Evan did. I feel so blessed and I never take anything for granted. I always am thanking God for His many blessings to us. Baby Tyler is so perfect.... another of God's miracles.

Kids Last Day

Alisson, Terence and baby Tyler came home last night. We kept Josh, Kori and Evan overnight. This morning I took Kori to kindergarten and then took Josh and Evan home to adjust to Tyler being home. In these photos, I gave the kids one of Grammie's chocolate chip cookies after breakfast. I said, "This is a very big treat today because it is your last day with us." Evan, of course, repeated "Big treat." In the photo, you can see a little of Evan's black eye. He fell last week running around at church and bumped his eye on a speaker monitor. Poor little guy. I am already missing my grandkids. I told Alisson that I soon as I figured a good routine, it was time for them to leave. This morning went so well. Josh woke up first at 7:00. He started to eat breakfast and then Kori woke up at 7:15 and Evan at 7:30. I was able to keep everybody happy and I got Kori to kindergarten on time. My house now is too quiet. I love my grandchildren.