Tyler's first lost tooth

I will say I was not at all prepared for this to happen at 5.  Loosing teeth has been on my freak out list and didn't expect it at early 5. Last week Tyler said one of his toothes was wiggly and before we knew it-it was barely hanging on. This morning as Will was brushing Tyler's teeth they noticed it was gone.  We searched for it but could not find it so he wrote a letter to the tooth fairy saying he lost it.  Technically he said he would prefer to keep his tooth than give it to the tooth fairy but I don't think with the way goods come into our house (via Amazon) that he has a very good concept of money. Nanny put him to bed with his tooth shark and his letter.

He was clearly happy at this big boy badge of honor.

Thank God for strep throat

Took the boys to Urgent Care because Travis said his throat hurt. Tyler insisted Travis go first and then when it was Tyler's turn the doctor asked if he had put something in his ear. Tyler was shy then admitted a rock at nap time at school on Friday. Oh the joys... After a call to the ENT on Monday we went in and Tyler was super duper brave and good ole Dr. Zapata got the rock out without a tear.  

No rocks or anything in our ears or up our nose... Is being said daily.  

Kitchen Reno/Remodel

We started a kitchen renovation and let the boys have their hand at demo. 

http://youtu.be/58DrHFb0Oro

Here was their reaction to the demo. 

http://youtu.be/-HeRYWQ0WlI

http://youtu.be/emh3Hkwmm0k

Our contractors name is Mark and Travis tells him 'you better fix that chicken, stop breaking my chicken everyday'. 

Sour Candy

Picked the boys up from school and said I had a treat if everyone cooperated on getting into the car. It was sour chewy sweatarts. 

http://youtu.be/a6c9lm-tfbg

http://youtu.be/t2273f7PasY

They liked it asked for more the whole way home. 

Sweet Berry Farms

School was closed today for Columbus Day so we decided to make the most of it and go to Sweet Berry Farms. We had a great time but it was 100 degrees and couldn't stay as long as we wanted. We had fun, picked flowers, picked pumpkins and jumped on a giant trampoline. 

Kiddie Acres

We went to a fun birthday party for our neighbor Luke. Boys loved it. The soccer team and neighborhood crew were there. 

Happy Half Birthday Travis

It's tough to have a birthday two days after Christmas so instead of having more chaos following Christmas we did a half birthday party this year. Travis was so happy to have a party. 

We were there before the bouce houses were blown up which lead to many questions. 

It's noisy when they turn them on. 

We had a lot of fun!

Broke a few rules. 

Played with lots of friends. 

Had a cake with a '2' and an 'ish' since he wasn't actually turning 2. Nanny made the cake! 

It was a big hit. 

Ellie decapitatied Micky. 

But our super tall friend Jason saved the day. 

Grandma made fun gift bags. 

We are lucky to have Nanny and Grandma to make Birthdays special. 

Happy 2-ish birthday Trav! 

Mickey made a full recovery in case you were concerned.