Tyler's First Night

Tyler slept in his crib last night for the first time. I don't know if he was exhausted from not napping well yesterday or if he liked it but he slept pretty good. I didn't sleep all that well but I will get used to it. It was nice to have full access to my room all day yesterday. He is growing up way to fast and is already learning how to manipulate Mom. I tried to get him to sleep yesterday from 2:30 to 4:00. I let him cry and put himself to sleep but finally by 4:00 I knew he needed to take a nap because of church so I gave in. I went in and picked him up and started to sing. The little squirt laughed at me. We are going to have to go through some serious sleep training.

Tyler Laughing

Daddy's Basketball Star

John was getting ready to play basketball while he was holding Tyler. When John picked up the basketball, Tyler's eyes light up and reached for it with both hands. Needless to say Dad was very happy.
As if Tyler didn't drool enough already he has now learned to blow rasberry bubbles. He makes a complete mess of himself. I can't believe I actually got a picture of it. Anytime I get the video camera out he just stops and looks at it.

Tyler's Overalls

With the cooler weather, Tyler decided it was time to wear the overalls his Great-Grandpa Dallas gave him. He looks so grown up. He really loves his sister. If he is in the floor and she doesn't pay any attention to him he will yell at her until she does. She loves him, but her attention span with him only lasts so long.

The Park

The weather has been absolutely beautiful! Kaylee and I decided to take Tyler to the city park for the first time yesterday. He seemed to have a good time. Kaylee really did. We sometimes go to the park at the elementary school, which is better, but school was in so we went to the other park. It is amazing to see the difference in Kaylee. Last year at the same park she wouldn't even go up the high slide at all. This year she acts like it is nothing.

French Camp Football

We went to French Camp Academy's football game last Friday night. We got there a little early so Ashley (a girl in John's class) took Kaylee on the field with her while the cheerleaders were practicing. She let Kaylee hold her pom-poms and let her stay with her during the spirit line. You would have thought Kaylee had just had every holiday all at once. Ashley may be trying to get in good with the teacher but she was really nice to Kaylee. It made Kaylee even more excited for the cheer camp that is coming up. Tyler enjoyed himself as well. It wasn't to hot.

Look Alike?

Here is a picture of Kaylee in the hospital and Tyler in the hospital. I'm curious to see if people think they looked alike.

Gymnastics

Kaylee received her first gymnastics ribbon Tuesday. She was so proud of herself. Mrs. Mandy said they got them for their cartwheels. They were not perfect cartwheels but they knew what they were doing with their feet and hands. She is very encouraging of the kids but she sure doesn't put up with anything. There were 4 girls in Kaylee's class that did not get a ribbon because she had to put them in time out. She normally doesn't even start cartwheels until November or later but she said her two preschool classes have the most ability she has seen in a while for their age.

Big Boy

Tyler is beginning to try out his bed in his room. I can't believe how fast he is growing. He went for his 4 months shots today. He weighs 16lbs 8ozs and is 25.5 inches long. He is already in size 3 diapers. I don't think Kaylee was in 3's for a long time. I bought him new socks and had to get a size bigger than he is suppose have. His correct size were to small. His neck seems to be doing well. The therapist released him a couple of weeks ago but I still do some stretching and rubbing from time to time to keep it loose. His dermatologist uses a laser every 5 weeks on his birthmark and she is hopeful it will be gone before he starts wearing shoes and walking. It could bust, bleed and become really irritated if not. He has not been sleeping well but remains in pretty good spirits in spite of it. He is so alert and aware of everything. He doesn't get mad often but when he does the whole neighborhood knows about it. (He may get that from his sister)

Colts Fans

As most of you know, our family loves football and we are huge Colts fans. Even though the Colts didn't look so hot at their opening game we still have faith. We go to a lot of French Camp or Kosciusko football games because Kaylee loves it. I think she likes the cheerleaders more than anything. She will be taking part in a Cheer Camp in a couple of weeks. I don't think she is actually old enough to participate but John has a lot of the cheerleaders in his class who want her to come. She cannot wait. I hope she has fun, but I hope she doesn't get to caught up in the whole "cheerleading thing." I want her to explore all sports. Take a look at our little Colts fans.

Circus

On September 6th we went to the circus. Kaylee was excited and had been for months. I was really anxious so see how it would go over because she doesn't like clowns, loud music, or the lights out. She was a little nervous at first but then settled into the excitement quickly. It helped that they played some Hannah Montana music. She will now tell you that the clown was her favorite part. She shows everybody the way he ran. If you got there early the kids were able to go on the floor and see things up close. A gymnast did a flip and almost landed in Kaylee's lap. She also got to try on circus clothes. As you can see, Tyler really didn't have a favorite part.

August 2008

School is in full swing and so is hurricane season. Every southern county in Mississippi was hit pretty hard by Gustav except for Attala. We got breezy and rainy weather but we were blessed not to get severe weather. We had a few days of nice non-humid weather before the hurricane so we enjoyed it.




Everyday I am amazed at how "grown up" Kaylee is getting and at how "grown up" she thinks she is. She is learing a new Bible verse every week at school. She is learning donkey kicks, flips, and they have already started cartwheels in gymnastics. She thinks she has to wear the same shorts and shirt every week. She is learning early that she cannot be the best at everything. She gets upset when she doesn't do as well as some of the others in her class. The other day she helped me make a Kentucky pie or did she eat it?

Tyler will not quit talking. I took him with me to get my hair cut the other day and he fussed and cried until my hairdresser would stop and talk to him. He would then crack the biggest smile. Rotten or a Flirt? He is reaching and grabbing toys. Week before last he rolled from his back to his stomach but doesn't like to be on his belly for too long.

We are taking them to the circus on Saturday in Jackson. God Bless

Summer 2008

This summer has brought a lot of changes. After 2 months of bed rest John Tyler Bauer was born on May 16, 2008 weighing 8 lbs & 7 ozs. He was 21.5 inches long. With the new addition we have stayed around the house a lot.

In July we took a trip to Indiana to visit the family. Kaylee swam at Grandma's, in Uncle Tim and Aunt Andrea's pond, rode her first mule, and played her first game of putt-putt golf.

On our way back from Indiana we stopped and ate at our favorite place.

When we returned John started a new job at French Camp Academy. He is still working with the church but is also teaching and coaching girls and boys basketball. I am staying home with Tyler while Kaylee goes to preschool 3 mornings a week. She loves it. I hope it stays that way as she gets older. She is also taking gymnastics 1 time a week.