Mr. Tyson is now 8 Months!

Tyson is 8 months old now! He is learning like crazy and is doing everything sooner than Madilyn did. I guess that's what happens when you have an awesome sister as an example! I didn't think it was possible, but somehow Tyson can crawl even faster now. He has mastered the stairs and goes straight to the stairs as fast as he can any time we leave the gate open. He thinks that the coolest thing ever is walking around the room with the walker. He holds onto it with the biggest smile on his face and gets so frustrated when he runs into a wall or furniture and can no longer walk forward.

He loves to eat and has yet to try a food he didn't like. I have to vacuum under the table often because he somehow always finds treats under Madilyn's chair! One of my favorite things he has been doing lately is when I put him up to my shoulder to burp him he pats my back too! Tyson has cut his first tooth and is starting to cut a second one. He makes us laugh as he explores his voice and makes funny noises. When we go to the store he loves riding in the cart, especially at Costco where he can ride side by side with Madilyn.

 

 

 

 

Madilyn seems to have had a growth spurt. I keep looking at her and wondering when she got so big! Her vocabulary improves more and more each day and I am surprised by the sentences she will say. She still thinks being a big sister is the best thing ever and loves to play with Tyson. She loves to go to the library and will have us read her every single library book we checked out over and over again. She has really been enjoying learning songs and can actually sing along pretty well.

 

 

We finally made it to the farmers market and got some yummy peaches and raspberries. Of course we couldn't pass up the fresh kettle corn too!

 

 

 

Somebody is Two!.... and Somebody Else is 7 Months

We were lucky enough to take a trip to Colorado for a week. It was so nice to visit with family. It is crazy to see how much everything changes since we have been there last. We are always so surprised by all the new construction around town. We ended up having Madilyn's 2nd birthday while we were there! She turned 2 years old on the 15th! She had a Minnie Mouse party and was spoiled. I made all of her decorations and Lucas helped me decorate his parents' house for the party. I also made her cupcakes!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grandma taught her how to say "I'm Two!"

 

 

 

Madilyn was spoiled with tons of Minnie mouse shirts and pretty new skirts! She also got some fun new toys.

 

I can't believe my little girl is already two. Time sure goes fast. It is so bitter-sweet. I was looking at her newborn pictures and while I am so proud of how grown up she is becoming, I am sad that she isn't my tiny baby anymore! She is such a great helper with Tyson and has such a caring heart. She loves to help take care of him and also take care of her baby dolls. Madilyn has been learning her colors and shapes. She loves so draw and color and especially loves if I let her use a pen. She also loves to work out with Lucas and I. If we are doing yoga, crunches, squats, or just stretching, we can always expect her to be right next to us copying our every move.

She loves learning and singing new songs and is getting pretty good at it too!

 

We went to the park one night and took some 2 year old photos of Madilyn.

 

 

Of course she had to show us her silly side too!

 

 

 

 

 

Tyson turned 7 months old on Madilyn's birthday. This little man does not know how to stay still! He not only crawls across the room in a second, but now he is also pulling himself up to stand. He loves to play with toys and has discovered how delicious food is. He gobbles up everything I feed him. I attempted to get some 7 month photos of him, but he was so wiggly that I only got a couple good ones.

 

 

6 Months and a Fun Filled Summer!

Our little man is now 6 months old! He has really taken off with crawling and refuses to stay in one place. He is now 17lbs, 10oz and growing like a weed! Tyson loves his sister so much! he will just watch her and whatever she is doing like it is the most interesting thing ever. He is at that stage where everything goes into his mouth, especially any tags on blankets or stuffed animals. Tyson has started trying baby food. He loves it and will grab my hand to get the spoon into his mouth faster!

 

 



Madilyn has started to come out of her shell a little. Well, she is still very shy, but she doesn't take nearly as long to warm up to people as she used to. She loves to color, dance, and play with her brother. Madilyn loves dresses! Even when I ask her what pajamas she wants to wear she responds, "Dress!" I guess we should get her a nightgown!

 

Lately she always walks with her hand on her hip!

She found an envelope and decided to make it into a hat.

 



Our home has felt like "Hotel Fannin" this summer. First, Kristen and Ally stayed a couple nights with us. Then, a week after they left my parents stayed the week with us. As soon as they left, the whole Wastart family stayed for over a week! We even got a visit from my aunt from Oregon.  A week later Jenn stayed the night with us. We love having visitors!

In June we went to the Chalk Art Festival at the Gateway. Lucas and I went to one in Denver when we were dating and it was better, but this was still cool to see!

 

When we lived in Thornton we had a sister missionary in our area who we just loved! She finished her mission and came out to Utah for school. We were lucky enough to have her and her fiancé over for dinner!

 

 

 

The kids and I got to go to the park with some of my old college friends and their kids. Madilyn kind of did her own thing instead of hanging out with the other kids.

 

 

 

 

We got the chance to go see the Candy Bomber! It was so hot out and we melted waiting, but it was really cool to see!

 

 

Kristen and Ally were here for the 4th of July. Our neighborhood goes crazy with fireworks so we got to watch several shows from our driveway.

 

 

 

 

W celebrated Lucas's 33rd birthday! I made him a Peanut Butter Pie. It was so good, but sooo rich! We went to dinner at the Texas Roadhouse and I made Lucas get on the birthday saddle.

 

Squishy Face!

 

When my parents were here we had fun playing at the Payson pool!

 

 

When the Wastarts were here we went bowling at the Provo Beach Resort. It was Madilyn's first time and she loved it! Ally (who is 2) even beat Kristen and I. (Yes, she had bumpers and a ramp, but still...)

 

Swimming at Payson Pool