Sunday, January 11, 2009

Catching up...

Halloween was a ton of fun this year. Matt decided to turn our yard into a cemetary, where he put a ton of gravestones, a fence with 'keep out' signs around our entire yard, fake rats, spiders, etc., spooky music, a fog machine, and black lights. It turned out pretty awesome! Both Matt and Tyce were pirates this year, and Tyce even went around the house saying, "Arr, matey."Tyce also turned 2 on November 27th. We celebrated his birthday at Matt's parent's house a few days early, where he got lots of fun presents. He got the new Elmo Live, a Batman tricycle, coloring books, lots of Elmo stuff, and tons of other fun toys. He definitely got spoiled by his parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles.Tyce with his balloon hat that Matt made for him. Matt thought it would be fun to learn how to create balloon animals, etc. for the party.

Here is Tyce at my parent's house for bday party #2. He got a Radio Flyer scooter, along with a helmet and some knee pads.


Pooped out after too much partying. He loves his Dewalt drill we got him, he helps daddy in the basement all the time:)
Party #3 came with a Spongebob Squarepants cake that Aunt Denise made for Tyce and Jake. They both loved it! We were in San Diego over Thanksgiving and celebrated both boy's birthdays there as well.


Blow hard boys!
Mmmm, Spongebob cake (Jake looks a little like Jack Nicholas in The Shining, right?) Where's Johnny??
Going to Sea World was by far the most fun thing we did while we were there. Tyce loved watching the dolphins and Shamu doing their shows. We will definitely be coming back here soon!:)
We couldn't get Tyce to stop looking at the shark, so this is how the picture turned out.
He was so mesmerized by the 'big fishies' at the show. We sat up really close in the splash zone, but luckily didn't get too wet.
Tyce dancing at dolphin show
Bet you can't guess which one of us liked Sea World the most...;)
Tyce and Jake giving each other big hugs
The last day we were in San Diego we decided to take a trip over to the beach. The kids loved playin in the sand and chasing the seagulls. The waves would push the water 50 feet or so onto the beach, so one of the times that Tyce and Jake were running around, they both got pushed down by the water and ended up getting soaked-It was pretty funny! San Diego was so gorgeous; we all decided we want to move out there one day...

Tyce playing in the sand. He loved San Diego so much, that he still asks me, "Mommy fly on airplane to San Diego?"
Matt collecting shells for Tyce
Me, Nat, and Denise relaxing on the beach (I had no sunglasses and the sun was right in my eyes.)

7 comments:

slcnat said...

It's about time! But, you still haven't caught all the way up - um, Christmas happened too! That funny picture of Jake is hilarious. You'll have to send me that one!

KO said...

Cute pics. Thanks for sharing. What a cute fam!

Jeana said...

that looks like so much fun. Deegan still asks me all the time if we can go on an airplane back to disney land and we went almost a year ago! oh and i like your extensions :)

Anonymous said...

I agree with your sister, it is about time you updated your blog!!! It was fun to read ans ee all your pictures of the fun past couple of mos! I miss hanging out we need to get together real soon! chat it up later!!!!

Bryan and Allie said...

I love the halloween costumes! Those were great! :) Looks like you had a fun tome in San Diego!

Debbie said...

WOW laura, you blog has come to life, and what a loooooong one too.
Fun to see Matt lovin Hallowen.

Denise said...

Looks like Tyce did some serious partying for his birthday! Glad we could have you guys down!!