Future TV Game Player

Back in May we went to an arcade that is at our mall because Taylor and I are huge arcade fans. We could and have spent so much money playing these dumb games. But as you can see from the pictures below, we have now introduced our 2 year old into this crazy obsession. Tyler loved playing the Deal or No Deal game. He picked out his own suitcase and then he hit the buttons all on his own. And the end result of the game...... Tyler's suitcase had the 500 tokens in it (they used tokens of course instead of dollars)!!!!!! He won the game on his first try. We are so happy for you bud!

Here is a picture of the screen in the middle of Tyler's game

Here he is enjoying hitting the buttons.
Tyler also enjoyed riding on the carousel. He rode it a couple of times.

Isn't he just so dang cute?

It's Been a Long Time

Hi all, sorry I haven't posted in a long time, but we have had a very stressful long summer. I have had to go back to work for a while so life has become hectic. But I promise in the next week or so to update with some pictures from the summer. I have gone to New York City, we have had a family reunion and just fun times with family that I will post about. But until then, have a fantastic day!

More fun in Idaho Falls

Here are some more pictures from our time in idaho Falls. Here is baby Graham he is Dave and Cherilyn's youngest child and he just turned 1. I love you Graham Cracker! Grandma Kris got Tayson and Tyler matching outfits. Sorry for the sideways pic.
I found a killer deal at Ross on a Thomas the Train play tent which we have been looking for. As you can see Tyler and his cousins had a blast playing in it.

While we were there, we went and visited my Grandpa and Grandma Richey. Tyler had a blast with Great Grandpa playing outside while I got to enjoy some one on one time with my Grandma. Below is Tyler in the back of Grandpa's blue truck. This truck has been around since I was younger. I used to "drive" this truck when I was like 12 while Grandpa fed the animals on the farm. What wonderful memories I have from the Richey farm.

Here is Tyler James with his Great Grandparents

2 "T's" Equals Mischief

This past weekend Tyler, me, my sis-in-law Annie and her beautiful daughter Brighton went up to Idaho Falls to my bro-in-laws house. Tyler got to play with his cousins which he loved and I got to hang out with my sis-in-laws. I worked out and about died because I am so out of shape :) But we survived and made it home to our lonely waiting husbands.

Tyler wanted to get on the baby swing, but I was too lazy to go outside and help him so I told him to do something else. While Cherilyn and I were talking, we turned to look out the window and started laughing. This is what we saw outside.

Cousin Tayson who is 3 1/2 was "helping" Tyler get into the swing. They were very inventive on how to accomplish this task. Below is the sequence of events.

And finally he is all the way in. Tyler's laugh was so cute.He was so proud of himself.

Tyler's 2nd Birthday

Yes I know that my wonderful son's birthday was well over 3 weeks ago, but I have been very busy, well okay I have just been very lazy and haven't posted about his birthday. Tyler turned 2 on March 23rd and we celebrated on the 21st since my family was going to be in town. I had been sick the previous2 weeks before his birthday with a sinus infection so our big birthday bash turned into a last minute cake and ice cream party. Thanks to everyone who helped us pull it off. We were lucky enough to have my parents and sister come down from Idaho for Tyler's birthday just like they did last year. Unfortunately my mom had to fly back home on Monday to get back to work, but my dad and sister were able to stay the whole week since it was their spring break.
For his birthday,Tyler got 2 trains- Percy and Mighty Mack, Thomas the Train books, clothes and a very cute cow chair from my parents. As you can see from the pictures below, he loved pulling the tissue paper out of bags and he loved his trains. He of course didn't like the cupcakes that I made for him. Oh well what else is new. Also here are his stats from his 2 year apt with the doctor: He weighs27 lbs and 8 oz. so he is in the 40% percentile, he is 36" tall and in the 90% percentile for height and he has a 50% head. So that makes him very tall and skinny like his Grandpa R. So please enjoy the pictures below:

{On the way to the airport to drop off my mom, Tyler got comfortable reading his "Tommy Book."}

{Tyler sitting in his cow chair, which he sits in every day to watch tv}

{Aunt Kay helping Tyler open up his gifts}

{Proud parents of a big 2 year old}

{Tyler with his cupcakes}

{Here is the cake that everyone else ate because it was made with stuff Tyler can't eat}

Paul's video

Living for Eden- Benefit for Paul Cardall

Last night I had the privilege of going to a benefit concert for pianist Paul Cardall. Paul has had congenital heart disease since he was born and last fall he went into heart failure. He has been on the heart transplant list for 289 days. It was amazing and humbling to see Paul with his wife and daughter Eden thanking the many musicians for coming and performing and for us as the audience for coming and supporting him. All the proceeds from the ticket sales and the silent auction that was done before the concert are going to Paul for his transplant. For more information on Paul's journey visit his blog at http://mytricuspidatresia.blogspot.com/.

Now onto the musicians that performed. I went particularly to watch Colors because I am a HUGE fan,but I enjoyed all of the other performances as well. Kurt Bestor opened the night playing the piano. I have to admit I am not a fan of Kurt's so that part was really boring to me. Following Kurt was Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband which was really fun to watch, Sam Payne performed, Peter Breinholt, David Tolk, Steven Sharp Nelson and of course Colors. It was a wonderful evening that I spent with my sister Alecia and Paul I pray that you can receive a heart very soon so you can continue with your wife and daughter and bless us fans with more wonderful music.

{Paul getting ready to play a new song that he wrote: "Gracie's Theme"}

{Paul with his wife Lynette and daughter Eden}

{Russ Dixon of Colors}

{Russ again, man he is amazing}

{Ryan on the drums. Usually during concerts Ryan doesn't wear shoes, but he did last night. I was a little disappointed}

{Here is a view of Colors, Ryan is on the left Brian is in the middle and Russ is on the right}

{This was Ryan Shupe. He was amazing on the fiddle and all of the other instruments he played last night.}

{Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband}

{And lastly, my sis Alecia and I right before the concert started.}

{Colors performing}

Paul has only wrote one song since he has been on the transplant list and he played it for us last night. It is called "Gracie's Theme."