May 18, 2004

Birthday Party

The highlight of this week, or at least the highlight for Tyler, was his birthday party. We spent the weekend grocery shopping, cleaning, baking a cake and cupcakes and then cleaning up. We invited some of Scott's co-workers from Haifa and their families. Tyler was thrilled that people were bringing him presents. He impressed them by saying, "Thank you for my presents."

Party preparations

Blowing out candles

Brooke is as cute as ever. She smiles a lot, and she loves moving her hands around. She wins everyone over with her cute waving.

Cute wave

Tyler finally used his potty stool this week. There was only one small problem, he had moved the stool from the toilet to the couch. Fortunately, he missed the couch, and we are very thankful that tile floors are so easy to clean. Maybe next time.

Location, location, location

Scott had an Intel group activity Sunday afternoon. It was great to have the afternoon off from work to go hiking. The weather was perfect and the scenery was beautiful. At the end of the trail they had a delicious dinner on picnic tables with tablecloths, real plates and silverware.

Brooke is getting more and more interested in her brother's toys. Tyler shares pretty well, he just doesn't love it that Brooke puts everything in her mouth. It's fun to have everyone playing together.

Playing together

Tyler-isms:

"His cough won't go gone so the doctor has to put it away." - Scott had a cough that wouldn't go away, so he went to the doctor.
"Please roll my foots, they came untied." - Tyler's favorite pajamas are too big, so we have to roll up the pant legs.
"I'm enjoying this butter." - Tyler was eating goat cheese with a spoon.
"For a long day" - For a long time.
"It cost 3 shekels." - Tyler thinks everything costs exactly 3 shekels (about $0.65).
"The doctor says ..." - Tyler's excuse for everything, as in, "The doctor says it isn't bedtime yet."
"It's too bright, let's turn the sun." - On our sunny Sabbath morning drive to Church.
"The water's going home." - Watching the bathtub water go down the drain.

Posted by sjbowden at May 18, 2004 9:45 PM