Saturday, September 20, 2008

Car Show

























We took the boys to a car show at the Central Florida Fairgrounds today. There were all kinds of cars, rescue vehicles and even the new police helicopter for the kids to see. The people that had entered their cars and vehicles in the show were SERIOUS about CARS. TJ and Tyler had a great time and TJ really didn't want to leave when it was time to go. It was a free event and we really enjoyed ourselves. When we were done at the fairgrounds we went to Steak and Shake for lunch. The boys were so excited because they brought their milkshake out first. I thought for sure that it would spoil there lunch but who can resist Steak and Shake french fries and chicken strips? We really had another fun weekend.

Saturday morning Cartoons


This morning before we left for the car show TJ and Tyler were watching Bob the Builder on tv. I couldn't believe how they had gotten the pillows and were laying next to each other. I have posted "Bob" watching pictures before. As you can see they still are intense when they are watching tv.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

DINNER TIME!



Tyler was such a mess at dinner tonight I told Chuck to go get the camera. We had Bar-b-Que pork, sweet potatoes and baked beans. He ate ALL of his food and then was still trying to get food off of an empty plate. I am thankful that he eats on his own but he still sometimes makes a mess.

Saturday, September 13, 2008

First BUS ride!




Tyler LOVES buses. I am not sure where his fascination came from but "bus" was one of his first words and when we pass a bus on the road everyone in the car knows it! Chuck and I thought it would be fun to take the boys on a bus ride. So where do you take a free bus ride in Orlando? Disney of course!!! We parked our car at Downtown Disney and then went to the bus stop to wait for the bus. This took a little more time then we expected but the boys were great. Every bus that came up TJ would say is that our bus? Finally the bus we wanted to take arrived and we got on. We were the only people on the bus and Tyler was SO excited. He kept looking around and I could just see on his face that he was thinking - I can't believe I am actually riding on a bus. We took the bus to the Contemporary Hotel and ate a snack (one that I had packed) in their lobby where the boys got to watch cartoons. We then walked around the hotel for a little while and then rode the monorail. The monorail was TJ's favorite part and he was really excited about getting to ride it. We took the monorail to the Grand Floridian and then took a bus back to Downtown Disney. We let the boys play at the Lego store and ate lunch at McDonald's. After our tour of Disney (without a ticket!) we got back in our car and came home. TJ thought we had "been to Disney". It is SO much fun to be able to do something so simple and still make the kids so happy. I know that will not last forever so I will enjoy it while I can.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Yard Night!






Tyler FINALLY rode the tractor with Gram tonight for the FIRST time!!! We have been asking him for a few months if he wanted to ride and he always said no and ran away. Tonight he surprised us and said YES and ran towards the tractor. TJ didn't like it at all and he ran off crying. He has always gotten all of the tractor time so now he will have to share his time on the tractor with Tyler. I have been telling him for awhile that this day would come. After some "discipline" (since he wouldn't stop crying and DEMANDING Tyler get off) he decided that he could live with Tyler taking a turn and he stopped asking for his turn. When Tyler got tired we then gave TJ the chance. After we were finished with the yards the boys were playing under the tree together. They looked SO cute. The last few months have been really great! They are playing SO well together and are really enjoyed each others company. I really think putting them in the same room has helped. TJ told me the other the day that he and Tyler were friends. I told him that I always wanted that to be the case. I have had ups and downs with my siblings but I am happy to say that after 31 years I still consider both of my siblings my friends. I pray that will be true for TJ and Tyler too!!!


Monday, September 1, 2008

Labor Day
























Today we just enjoyed the day off as a family. We played in the pool and TJ tried to swim with his "float" for the first time this summer. He was really going a great job. Just as he is starting to become a little interested in actually swimming the summer swim season is almost over. I hope that next summer he learns how to swim. It will make having a pool so much more fun!