Yesterday was Tyler's 2nd birthday and I just can't believe how fast it has gone by.  I'm the mother of a toddler now!  OMG!  I will put some pictures in here for you to see.  He is getting so big.  We haven't had his checkup yet, but I know he is more than 40 pounds and 3 feet tall!  Yep...we grow 'em BIG here in Oklahoma!  Since his party isn't until tonight, we just hung out yesterday.  He got his 2 year pictures done, which are most adorable.  When I get them via email, I will post pictures and let you know!  Then, he napped for like 4 hours!  How GREAT is that?  He is in the potty-training stages already and he had a fantastic day yesterday.  No accidents!  He is also talking so "grown-up" now.  Jake and I took him to the mall last night and just walked around and played on the rides and toys.  But, when we were leaving and pulling out, I saw some really purple plants and mentioned to Jake how purple they were and what a strange color.  And from the back seat, Tyler pops off, "take a picture, Mommy!"  We couldn't believe our ears.  I mean, I know I take a ton of pictures, but for him to say it was just too funny.  Oh and he has a new word.  "Dangit!"  Yep, you read correctly.  Jake said it one time and now that's all he says.  I have smacked his face and told him no, but he just says it again.  My mom says he'll grow out of it, but is probably saying now because he knows it makes us mad.  I hope so and I sure hope he doesn't teach the Mother's Day Out kids or church kids.  AAAAHHHHHH!

Anyway, life is crazy and busy and most of the time I am just exhausted.  Jake and I are both on the praise team at church (he sings, I play keyboard, cello & sing - not at once mind you).  I also coordinate the music for our Kids Kingdom (1st-5th grade), which can be a lot at times, since I am also in charge of the youth that sing in those services.  I work 3 1/2 days a week at the insurance office and Jake still works at QuikTrip in the corporate office at the Help Desk for the stores.  For the past 10 days my grandparents have been on an Alaskan cruise, which they say has been wonderful (they've called 4 or 5 times).  I can't wait to see pictures and help her with the album!  What fun!!!

Well, I guess that is all to report for now.  Hope you enjoy the pictures and send me an email or comment to tell me how you are!  Catch ya next time!

Tyler is "cheesing" in the folding chair his Great Aunt gave him.  He loves it!

He loves to cheese.  Can you tell?

This is the horse his great grandparents gave him for his bday.  He loves it too.

Tyler calling my parents dog Sandy, but he calls her "CeCe"

Tyler chasing bubbles on my parents back porch

I love this picture of him.  Isn't it cute?