Happy 29th David

Happy Birthday David!!!

He turned 29, such a youngster! Coming from his wife, haha. He finished his dental boards, has 2 more weeks off of school, and the best holiday 2 days after his b-day --- that's gotta be already some great birthday presents ;)

But at least I have been looking forward to his b-day and watching him open presents and enjoy a day without having to plan much.  He didn't have any wants, so I just put together a fun day for all of us together amidst Tyson's naps and such...

For the morning we just stayed in, helped Dada open presents, and had lunch.

We surprised D with indoor swimming at the Murray Rec Center!  Almost thought it was a bust since apparently babies have to have this plastic cover thing but luckily they sold them there.  Tyson was pretty hesitant at first, I mean, besides it being like a sauna, you also have to wash before entering and tossing him in a shower in an unfamiliar place, not cool for anyone really.  But after a round or two in the lazy river Tyson was ready to go around and around!  He enjoyed being on his belly or back and just wanted to make sure Dada or Mama were both close by, not just one of us.  He loved it and it was very fun and I think David loved it too - he loves swimming and said that was a first for him swimming in the winter ;)

After a break at home we headed back out to check out Scheels and then dinner.  If we had more time we would have rode ferris wheel or gotten some Gelato or something besides just wandering around looking at stuffed animals and fish and such.  But it was hopefully okay and different.  Dinner we went to Five Guys so D could get some of his favorite food, funny we hadn't been there together before.  Tyson enjoyed it as well.

Shayla is a rockstar friend, as usual, and came and stayed with Tyson while he was sleeping so I could take David out to see the Hobbit Part 3 and finish our run with seeing this on his b-day.  It was nice to go out and relax and be together.  We need more dates!!

Well, can't end this post without saying how much I love David.  So lucky to have him and glad I could hopefully celebrate and spoil him a little.  Love you D!  Happy Birthday :)

Boards Part 1

David rocked his dental boards!!  Okay, we actually don't know the results, they come in the mail in 3-6 weeks... but I'm positive he did well.  The test was a beast - 8 hours, 400 questions, over some pretty broad topics besides dental anatomy stuff.

For the last month D has been studying like a mad man.  He spent some hours at our church building, at home and then on campus the last week.  Ty and I enjoyed seeing him a bit more in the afternoons that he studied with us.  We just cheered him on from home those days.

Dec 18 was the day he signed up for the test and he did all he could and more so we're hoping for the best.  Just a pass fail one, part 2 will have a written and practical test as well, near the end of his schooling.  We are glad it's done and have 2 whole weeks with him yay!!

Good Job David, Daddy!!  We love and are proud of all your hard work.

Thanksgiving 2014

November went faster than we wanted!  David has been VERY busy at school.  So many classes, like 30 credits, and lots of 1 hr classes makes for so much to study - not hard stuff always, just too much to study in a 24 hour day.  BUT the great part, is that he actually finished the semester this week!  He gets a month off to study and take his first part of dental boards.  So now that finals are over, on to the next bigger thing.  Ty and I are just home bodies, but luckily it's still been a warm fall so we have been able to still get outside some days.  And me work during naps and such.

We were so thrilled for a 4 day weekend!!  Especially with D home.

Thanksgiving we went to Jan's first.  It was a quiet lunch, but Tyson enjoyed all the food there, especially the green beans.  We had to eat and run as then we headed to the Clarks.  With belly's more than half full we proceeded for meal #2.  Tyson wasn't as interested but loved just playing afterwards.  It was a long day without a 2nd nap.  Food and company was nice though.  Tyson met the dancing santa and seriously he LOVES him.  Like could have been entertained for hours, almost was, kind of love.  He would dance right along with him, adorable.

Friday we headed to Benihana for lunch as the tradition goes.  Tyson was out of sorts because we had to wake him up from his nap to get there in time.  He cuddled with Grandma Clark until the food was ready.  But he was interested in the chefs and then the food, of course!  Yum.  That place is such a treat every year.  We went home and started decorating for Christmas more... the tree was a beast this year.  Took us 2 days because some of the light strands kept going out.  Yuck.  Tyson was napping most of our decorating time so he'd just find new stuff up each time.

He loves the Nutcracker and makes a chomping sound to imitate him.  He loves his small snowman and penguin and we have sang the Snowman song way too many times.  And he's been very interested in the tree, but not destructive, great!  He has his own "T" ornament that he can take off and put on and that works for now.  He loves the lights of course too ;)

Here's to a great month coming - please don't go too fast, but I know it always does...

Tyson: 15 Months

Tyson turned 15 months on Nov 9, 2014.  Ah this little boy is just full of personality and such a joy.  He is happy, silly and already a great learner.  He's grown so much these past 3 months.  Here's a few fun memories:

• We took lots of walks to see the train down the road this fall
• Says up and down and puts his hands up and down while in the car
• In Oct Tyson caught me swatting a bug in our house and we now and still do this thing when any of us say "get the bug" he fake swats the air and wants to get the fly swatter
• Says please with everything, Daddy taught him well
• Also talks gibberish minion talk instead of please sometimes
• Learned how to pull one leg up and laughs about it
• Has dexterity to put stuff in toilet roll or pen on cap
• Smacks lips when I give kisses before naps
• First big bump near his eye, Sept 19 - fell on our chair, it cleared up after a day
• Exploring lots, meaning he doesn't always listen either
• Says bye and waves to anything or nothing when we leave a room
• SOOO many words! By 15 months he knows 70+ words
• Started learning colors, body parts
• Tyson loves to FT with Grandma Kathy - chats with her, plays with her and watches the bird
• Attended his 3rd general conference
• Loves to play hide and seek everywhere, A LOT
• Mandibular left first molar coming in, #L
• Loves halloween stuff - says boo, loves bones, says "spider" really cute
• Was sweet to know Great Grandpa Clark and say goodbye, wave and point him out
• Halloween costume - Captain America
• Didn't like buying pumpkins
• Got alphabet foams and saying some of the sounds and recognizing T and Y
• He dances by stomping his feet, so cute
• Says and acts out "cold" and "hot"
• Says help when he needs something
• He's got a few new toys and learning books that should keep him busy till Christmas
• Always very excited when Daddy gets home
• Helped make his first jello, and was good at learning that word
• Eating like a champ with his silverware when he wants
• Seems to be getting eczema, still struggling knowing how to treat fully
• Favorite toys?  That's hard, so many! - His train (that now has batteries, hot wheel cars, his lawn mower, his pack and play with blankets, loves stirring things
• Favorite food?  He still avoids bananas, and lots of fruits and veggies now.  We are trying to mix them in so he can't tell, but not the best permanent solution.  He loves cake haha, pasta, cheese, chicken nuggets and corn dogs, eggs with peppers, cereal - chex or cheerios, and most dinners but not taco soup.