Closet Fun

Tyler and Jenna love to play in her closet. While playin in there one day Tyler found the baby doll we originally bought to teach our dogs not to jump on us while we were holding it and for the dogs to get used to the idea of a little baby. Anyway, Tyler LOVES this doll. It is his "baby". As you can see he likes to hang out with her. The funniest thing is the doll is 1/2 his size so not easy to maneuver, but he can still toss it over the side of the crib for her nap. Quite funny. Jenna has really taken to pulling all of the blankets off the lowest shelf in the closet. It is her daily mission to somehow sneak in there and pull the blankets. If I am quick enough to catch her in the act, I get this devious grin (note above pic) and hysterical laughter. She is such a hoot!

Zoo Splash Pad

In case you weren't sure, Tyler is the one running like a mad man around the splash pad :) He was hilarious! LOL

Phoenix Zoo

I had a few days off this week and the zoo opened a new splash pad so we had to go check it out. The new one literally had a bus load of kids, so we hung out at the old splash pad which is still cool nonetheless. Tyler as you will see was a "madman". In fact, we succeeded at ticking off a mom because he was briefly the bully on the pad. 2 year olds! We went with our friends Liz and her 2 daughters Claire and Nora. Her girls are within months of our kids. It was a beautiful day and so much fun. Tyler really gets a kick out of saying the animal names and coming up with his version of the appropriate animal sound. Jenna pretty much hung out with Nora, snacked, sat on the splash pad to cool off, then passed out in the stroller. They were so adorable - little Thelma and Louise!

Little Thelma and Louise

Claire and Tyler

Sleeping otter

More Cheerios - Jenna's new favorite food!

"Roooaar! It's a bear!" Tyler quote

Who cares about the animals - Chomp!!

The Splash pad

DONE!

Nothing like watching prairie dogs burrow and run around.

Tyler's Favorite Camp Activity

This is a video of Tyler and his truck. Thank God the truck has forward and reverse all done by the push of a button. Notice Tyler doesn't get mad when he wrecks into the tree stump or does a little burnout, but gets mad when he stops suddenly and his juice box falls over. So funny!

Labor Day Camping Trip

We had a great camping trip over labor day. It was so nice to get out of the 100 degree weather into 70 degrees and rain. Tyler and Jenna travelled great. Tyler's favorite past time was driving his truck or his quad around camp. Jenna had fun hanging out with friends in a pack and play and babbling constantly. Jenna's bath pic reminded me of one of Tyler's first camping pics - he was 8 months. I think she has him beat on the rolls!

New Blogger

Hey Everybody
Thanks for visiting our blog. Some good friends got me hooked on this idea and it is quickly becoming an addiction. Mike and I are having so much fun with Tyler and Jenna. They are growing up so fast. This is a great way for me to share our videos and pics ... so enjoy!

Cruising Jenna

Jenna cruises around the house with about anything she can push. She is doing a great job of trying to keep up with her big brother!

Somersaults

Tyler has found a new love of somersaulting. Who knows he may be in Cirque de Soleil :) Jenna is not far behind, she puts her head on the floor when he starts rolling. She is quite the imitator.

Like Brother Like Sister

Tyler discovered the toilet paper at 23 months. His little sister is much more crafty and found it at 9 months. Love the little grin she has. Who needs expensive toys - we have TP!!!

Tarzan Tyler

Tyler absolutely loves his snake and recently has started watching the movie "The Jungle Book". It even makes the sound of a rattlesnake. If you ask him about snakes he says "Hissss, don't touch it!"

Alaska Fishing Trip

Mike got to go fishing in Alaska last month for 5 days. Caught a bunch of silver salmon and halibut. Got to ride a 3 seater plane and drink a lot of beer!