Ty Bash

12 Months has come and gone. 2 months ago, gone (!), and I'm just now posting our 1 year celebration.

The theme all started with a tie onesie I was gifted at Tyler's baby shower, long before we decided on a name. I photographed him in this sweet onesie for his 'One Month' photo and the theme just stuck.

So a TY Bash it was...

"Around your neck or in your hair,

ties will be everywhere!"

My very favorite party photos of our little Bud!
We used golf tees to pin down balloons all over the back yard for the kids to run through.

Invitation, tie shaped cake, and table setting.
Invitation: LiliesoftheField Etsy Shop

There is a lack of tie themed party favors in stores, so it was time to get creative making tie cups and serving plates. By Googling silhouettes of ties, I printed, cut scrapbook paper, and taped with clear packing tape. 

Adding more bow tie theme to clear plastic serving plates.

Our "Time Capsule" to be opened 17 years from now. Guests wrote Ty a message, prophetic word, or prediction of what he might be when he grows up.
The idea came from "Keeping Up With The Morgans" Blog. I love it!! Such a great keepsake!

Water Squirter Party Favors from the Dollar store with Bow Tie name tags.
Nice for cleaning off all the cake in the pool.

Our fun photo prop for all of the guests to take with the Birthday Boy!
Aunt Ciera & (One day Uncle) Sam here! 

Ty's favorite part was the Bubble Machine. Gosh, you should see all the faces he made! Hilarious!

The giant "Doritos" ball, courtesy of Frito Lay Pawpaw, was a big hit!

Very surprisingly, The Cake, however, was not! 

He needed a little help to get into it. 

Okay....maybe a lot of help!

Ty couldn't have been more proud of his Big Boy Chair he got from his Mimi & Papa.
It made a great photo prop to go along with his 1st year milestone sign.

I made the sign using black foam board and free handed using chalk. It took hours, in case you were wondering.
A great tutorial can be found again here at "Keeping Up With the Morgans."
The style idea came from PrincessSnap on Etsy.

The best family photo we could manage to get. Anna was obviously not amused.  lol.
Our handmade neck ties, I made using a tutorial from "VanillaJoy."

Happy 1st Birthday, Tyler!!

Thank you to all who spoiled our little guy and made his day a very special one!

TWELVE

My heart sinks as this little guy has hit the big twelve!  My Ty has become a big guy. No longer my little baby. This little joy carrier is advancing forward like he is 18 months old.

twelve months: 21 pounds, 29 inches tall

• blows the cutest kisses
• talks on the phone
• points at birds and airplanes in the sky
• rides his firetruck forwards
• starting to run
• walks like a cowboy
• eating solid foods
• tattle tells on his sissys when they take his toys away
• loves rough housing
• follows his Daddy everywhere
• swims like a fish
• has 2 teeth
• discovered the love of BUBBLES
• likes taking things apart and putting them back together
• learning to use his spoon
• graduated out of the church nursery ::sniffles::
• tasted his first donut
• tucks his head under his legs like a somersault
• bobs up and down when trying to dance
• grabs his ears when he's frustrated
• understands commands
• gives high fives
• can throw a ball
• squeals when Daddy comes home
• first to get up every morning
• sticks out his tongue when he's excited
• has already learned the word, "Mine."
• carries food in his hands at almost all times
• thinks he is as big as his sisters
• celebrated his 1st Birthday with a "Ty Bash"

The Countdown is On!

The two month countdown is officially on until the big ONE! Party planning is already in the works for a Tie [Ty] Party! Haha! We are already anticipating a grand smash cake experience.

ten months: 19 pounds, 10 ounces. 27 inches tall

• and we have a WALKER!!!!
• now expert food thief
• has quite the little personality showing through
• waves hello
• motions goodbye
• points with fingers
• ate his first spaghetti
• plays ball on the floor- catches & rolls
• says: ma-ma, da-da, ba-ba, more, yeah, hi, uh-oh, mmmmm...
• cries with hurt feelings when told, "no"
• already loves playing outside
• hates his high chair
• won't sit still for diaper or clothes changing
• mimics anna's squint face
• rides in the red wagon with his sissys
• toy trucks, trains, & balls are the favorites
• still no teeth
• finally has a bit of hair
• sleeps with two wubbanub passys
• likes to push his sisters in the cozy coupe
• traveled a family trip to indiana 
• and ate at Lambert's Cafe
• plays in all things water especially the cat bowls
• likes to color at the art easel  
• but most of the time ends up with marker all over his mouth
• still the happiest baby at almost all times
• picked up his 1st easter egg at his 1st egg hunt

Blinking Before 8 Months

Our Tyler is growing so fast! We are almost looking at 8 months already, so I thought I should give a 6-7 month update before it got to be too late on our Half Birthday achievements. Who knows, I might need to reference this just for myself as I am getting behind on writing in his Baby Book.  

seven months: 18 lbs, 8 oz. 25 inches tall. 

• still loves to play all things with his sissys 
• fisher price "crawl around car" is his favorite toy
• baths are most exciting
• cooing and singing are his alarm clock sounds for mommy in the morning
• growing hair at snails pace
• started first foods at 6 months
• prefers 'baby led weaning' over baby food
• loves bananas
• but is really a food thief (cats not excluded here)
• crawling at record speeds
• climbing, pulling up, standing & walking along side of tables, chairs, cabinets, everything
• making all kinds of new sounds (mmmm, da da da, bu uh)
• pressing lips and making puckering noises
• conquered RSV
• flaps arms when happiest
• showing first signs of being bashful
• teeth have yet to make an appearance
• still wakes mommy at 4am insisting a diaper change
• hates head rubs
• shows hurt feelings when his sisters take their toys away from him
• and cries in anger when it's food
• recognizes his name and understands the "come here" command
• will soon think his sisters named him, "No No I-ler"
• ticklish, ticklish, ticklish
• "peek-a-BOO" makes for good belly laughs
• little fat rolls can even be found under his armpits
• plays with his trucks on the kitchen floor like a big boy
• pulls hair and pinches cheeks
• makes fake cough noises and laughs
• can holler and squeal as loud as the girls
• acts like he is playing the bongos on all flat surfaces
• is a baby filled with smiles & joy

Recent Funny Story:

Tyler gets lots of hugs and kisses from his big sisters. Bedtime ones are usually the sweetest, but sometimes they are a little overwhelming with it. As one of my recent Facebook posts included: 

"Goodnight Kisses to brother tonight involved applesauce lips and trying to stick carrot sticks in his eyes. Yep."

Anna has recently started long tackle hugs to the floor where Tyler gets agitated because he can't free himself. He gets angry and starts to cry when she does not release. At the sounds of my protesting, she takes it upon herself to spank him and points to me as if to let him know he is getting spanked by her on behalf of Mommy for refusing her hugs. Poor Tyler, I can't help but find the last part a bit hilarious.

On a precious side note of all the hugs, Tyler has already mastered putting his arm around my neck in endearment. :)

One Month And Already a Lifetime

Our little Tyler had a One Month Birthday this week!

And was inaugurated into our Family Bible we received on our one year anniversary.

We chose Psalm 84:10 for Tyler's official marking since his name means "Doorkeeper" or "Tile Maker."
"For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in
the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness."

Time has started to pick up it's pace again in the Adams' household. It seemed to slow down just a tad in the toddler zone, but it's full speed ahead again all too quickly. A month of days has approached itself in a what feels like a week, but in a sense feels like Baby Boy has been with us forever. 

Newborn sizes have already been replaced with the next size up, intentional smiles have shown their first glances when playing with Mommy, and two big sisters have decided that it's okay to show their displays of affection for the little guy instead of baby phobia.

The girls didn't acknowledge his existence too much for the first couple of weeks. Now, the girls can't come downstairs in the mornings without looking for Brother. Esther has proven to be my 'little mommy.' If Tyler starts crying and I don't immediately tend to him, Esther will care for him and rub his head to calm him until Mommy arrives. She is a big helper. Sometimes too much....she now tries to pick him up.

Tyler is an entirely different recipe than the girls. The most noticeable being the crazy dinosaur noises coming from his corner of the room at night; Terra Dactyl to be exact. Haha! He doesn't mind getting a bath, loves his head rubbed, and eats like a horse. Thankfully, Anna and Esther paved the way in breastfeeding. He is eating their amount combined; 4-5oz every 2-3 hours or some nights every hour and a half. Shew!!

We have yet another good baby, but have found that he is a little particular how he likes his love and care. Dirty pants must be changed immediately, room temperature breastmilk must be warmed to his liking, arms must be out for swaddling, there must be extra cushioning in bed, and positioning is not always the same. 

Yet on the other hand, he can be very laid back. He is very patient until you take advantage of it and can easily sleep through Big Sisters' screaming and loud play (well, for the exception of pots and pans). Those two qualities are obviously from his Daddy. 

And his best quality... he loves his Mommy the most. ;)

Our Baby Boy Is Here!

                                   Life & Parenthood just got a little more sweeter!
                                                                     Introducing our newest little addition...

Tyler Alexander Adams

Monday, June 17, 2013, 6:28pm

6 lbs 8 oz

20 1/4 inches

Every bit of PERFECT!

Little Tyler Feet! Eeeek!!!

Comfy at Home

This Year, October Brings.....

October is a significant month for me and my husband. God seems to bless our lives with new adventures that are forever life changing this time every year, which seems fitting since October is already representative for change. 

October calls forth a changing of seasons. It brings with it the crisp cool air of fall with changing colored leaves that express God's glorious creativity. October also has it's festive fun that can't be found in any other season. I'm talking about pumpkin carving, hay rides, corn mazes, orchards and apple cider, trick or treating, etc. Yes to all, please! 

We also seem to have a theme of October associations in our family. Pumpkin Pie is a favorite here in the Adam's household. Kyle and I eat it no matter what time of year it is. We love it. We make a date night out of it. A good classic movie and pumpkin pie making! Kyle has also given me the pet name, "Nangua," which means 'little pumpkin' in Chinese. It started out as a fortune cookie joke that stayed. We also call our twin baby girls, 'punkins.' We have an obvious love of pumpkins around here. 

So what has been so life changing for us in this fabulous month of October? 

It all starts on October 24, 2009. Kyle and I met for the very first time at a Haunted House at a group gathering from church. He gave me his sweatshirt since it was freezing outside and I was unprepared for any other activities other than dinner where Kyle had previously laid eyes on me and knew I would forever change him. ::ahhhh, sweet romance:: We got carried away in a discussion about a zombie who was in a group entertaining the lines of people with Michael Jackson's "Thriller" dance. We went on to have our first date together on Halloween. 

Kyle took me out on a real blind date on October 29, 2010. I mean, I was actually blindfolded as he took me to a special location set up for a proposal. And, of course, I said, "Yes!" 

Before our twins were delivered a few weeks early, our original due date was October 13, 2011. Unfortunately, Esther had to stay in the NICU for some time, but we were finally able to bring her home on October 5, 2011. Mommy was finally at peace and in love with both of her babies home. 

Kyle would also go on to take his Professional Engineering exam just a couple weeks later after about 100 hours of studying and 4 years of engineering in training requirements. He passed and obtained his license! We are so proud of our Kyle! It was definitely a career changer and would later come to be in our favor for Kyle's new job. 

So, what does this year, 2012, bring in the month of October, might you ask? 

Well.....

 New Baby Makes 5! 

After this year's October blessing, we can't wait to see what God has in store for us in the October to come! Lots of new chapters and new adventures to come for our still very new family!