Kyle's Big Boy Bed

Ross and I thought that it was time for Kyle to have a big boy bed. Seeing as how he is now over 2 years old. we thought it would be a good time to get into a new bed. It's not really new, his crib that his Papa ( Ross' dad) made converts to a toddler bed. He has been in the BBB ( big boy bed) for almost 2 months. He will wake up in the night and come into our bedroom and climb in bed with us, but over all the whole new bed thing has gone real well.

Easter Fun

We went to a church down the street from our house. Kyle saw the Easter bunny for the first time this year! He did ok, I just 6 foot tall bunny is a lot different than a Santa. They also had a easter egg hunt. He has been to one other egg hunt, but really doesn't care for the eggs with candy. So he "found" about 7 eggs, with my help. Kyle and I got to ride a train. He really enjoyed that. He also got to ride a pony, which he LOVES. He had a great time.

Kyle's cousin Harrison

While we were in Florida, I talked to my sister Sara about Kyle, our mom, and I coming to see Harrison, since it was only about an hour and a half hours away. So Kyle and I set out to run by my parents house and pick my mom up and we headed to Jacksonville. The drive there was nice. It had been a long time since my mom and I just talked. We got to Jacksonville and made it to Sara and Jason's apartment with no problems.

Harrison is an adorable little baby boy. Very alert about who and what is around him. I think he looks a little like Kyle when Kyle was his age. We were there for about 4 hours. I got a few pictures of everyone. I really wanted to get some pictures of the new family, so here are a few of what I took. Kyle had a great time hanging out with his Aunt Sara and Uncle Jason it may have been because his Uncle Jason kept giving his cookies and watched cartoons with him. Kyle was so sweet with Harrison too. He would pat his head and once when Harrison's pacifier fell out of his mouth Kyle put it back in his mouth for him. Kyle really enjoyed being around his cousin and aunt and uncle. It was great for me to see my sister, my little sister as a mother. She and my brother in law are doing a great job with Harrison. If you do read Kyle's blog and have children you know how crazy, out of control, and scared you feel with your first.

We Kyle, Ross and I can't wait to see them again in May on their way to Oklahoma, and my granny will be here too!

First walk of the year

We went on a walk a few days ago. It was great weather and it wasn't dark at 4 p.m. As we started our walk, Kyle didn't walk, he ran, the WHOLE way. It wasn't miles, but it was half a mile and he ran the whole time. As we were walking, he got tripped up on his shoes and fell. When he fell he scrapped knee. I thought we were going to have to turn around and head home, but after a few minutes of him crying, mommy holding him and daddy rubbing his back he was ready to get down and finish our walk. Along the way we would see cars go by that were heading home and he would wave and on the way back to the house we saw 2 girls, about middle school age, Kyle had to stop and wait for them to get a little closer so he to wave and flirt.

At the Park

At our new house, which we moved into a little over a year ago we are not far from a park. The Lakeland park is about 10 minutes from our house. Last Saturday after what seemed like months of cold, raining, icy snowy days it was FINALLY nice enough outside to enjoy the fresh air. Ross and I knew we needed to do something to let Kyle run off some of the energy from being in the house for such a long time. I had been to the park before, but wanted to show Ross. So we packed some snacks, drinks and headed out. Kyle had a great time! So did Ross and I we walked around the lake and on the trails that are out in the woods. Ross would walk a few yards away on top of a little hill and Kyle would find him. With me behind them pushing the stroller that was holding all of our bags, through the woods, over roots, up hills and pushing it in leaves. But I loved every minute of it watching my boys play, get dirty and enjoying being outside and with each other. I really don't know who had more fun Ross or Kyle.

Kyle found some rocks on the gravel road near the lake, like any boy he had to pick some up and then walk to the grass and throw them "in". He was too far from the lake at first, but he had a good time. As he got more comfortable throwing the rocks he slowing moved closer to the water's edge so he was finally able to hit the water. He walked up the gravel road and pick up a rock or two and then walk to the water and throw the rock or rocks in, then repeat this for 10 minutes. He got so comfortable that he would run to the water's edge, then one time he got too close and he stepped on some mud and fell into the water. He landed on the bottom in the water, but didn't cry. He got help from daddy and ran up to the gravel road and grabbed more rocks and headed to the water with his butt soaking wet. We had to pick him up and carry him to get him to stop throwing rocks in the lake.

Welcome to the world Harrison

We are so happy to announce that Kyle's Aunt Sara and Uncle Jason welcomed their baby boy into the world today. Little Harrison Tyler Rowland was born at 11:36 am. He weighs 6 lbs 11 oz and is 19.25 inches long. Kyle is very excited about having another cousin to play with and show the ropes too. He is looking forward to meeting him soon. Congratulations to Jason and Sara Rowland on the birth of their son. He is a precious angel.

Kyle's First Hair Cut

After 2 years and 2 months I finally broke down and let Kyle get his hair cut. People would ask me " Oh she is so cute what is her name?" and they would be talking about Kyle. On February 13, 2010 Ross and I took Kyle in to the salon, he sat down on the chair and he got his hair cut. His hair didn't go down as it grew it went to the side. He did a great job, no crying, fussing, tantrums, or meltdowns. He sat in the chair like a big boy and got his hair cut. We were so proud of him! He even wanted to help the stylist, she gave him a comb to play with. I on the other hand did not do so well. I didn't cry a lot, but I did cry.