Tyler turned 7 years old on February, 27th. Really, his only wish was to go to Chuck E. Cheese and to invite his friend Daniel. Thankfully, Tyler doesn't really care about all of the bells and whistles of a big birthday bash with loads of presents, friends, and entertainment that most children desire. He really is content to get a present or two and eat cake and ice cream. I realize that there will come a time when this will probably change, but for now I'm just so grateful that Ty is such an easy, happy little boy that can enjoy the simple things in life.
We didn't get any pics at Chuck E. Cheese because the kids were all over the place and we were so busy trying to keep track of them all, that we didn't have a chance to snap any pictures. His birthday fell on a Saturday and it was raining outside so you can probably guess how insanely busy it was!
We came home after and ate cake and ice cream. Tyler was so excited to finally open his presents. He got a new bike, legos, bakugans, books and the game Twister. He also got a really cool solar system puzzle and game from Grandpa Carl and Grandma Mary Ann.
Tyler is a sweet, caring, kind, funny, smart and adorable little boy. I am continually learning from his optimism and good attitude. He has a quick temper, but it's usually here and gone in a few seconds. He loves, loves, loves playing with his brothers, cousins, friends and he is super protective of his little sister. He really likes school and he loves learning about new things. Some of his favorite things are sharks, the solar system, bakugans, legos, jumping on the trampoline, watching football with his dad (especially BYU and the Chargers), baseball, body boarding, swimming, running club, and last, but not least piano. One thing he does get very sad about is how much he misses our extended family. Everyone lives in Utah except the Ben and Amanda Shoff clan and us. He really misses his grandparents and cousins.
Our family recently got a new book called "Have You Filled a Bucket Today". This wonderful little book teaches how everyone has an invisible bucket and you help fill the bucket for the people you care about with kind deeds, good thoughts and nice words. It also teaches you how to recognize when their buckets are starting to get empty, then you work to help them fill it up again. Tyler has a special gift of being a bucket filler. Thanks Ty, for helping to keep my bucket full!
I love you little dude and I hope you've had a very Happy Birthday!
P.S. Daniel is Ty's friend and he tends to tease Scott relentlessly. The very bottom picture is of Scott. I asked Scott what he was doing in the giftbags and he said "Mom, I'm hiding from Daniel. Do you think he can see me?".
We didn't get any pics at Chuck E. Cheese because the kids were all over the place and we were so busy trying to keep track of them all, that we didn't have a chance to snap any pictures. His birthday fell on a Saturday and it was raining outside so you can probably guess how insanely busy it was!
We came home after and ate cake and ice cream. Tyler was so excited to finally open his presents. He got a new bike, legos, bakugans, books and the game Twister. He also got a really cool solar system puzzle and game from Grandpa Carl and Grandma Mary Ann.
Tyler is a sweet, caring, kind, funny, smart and adorable little boy. I am continually learning from his optimism and good attitude. He has a quick temper, but it's usually here and gone in a few seconds. He loves, loves, loves playing with his brothers, cousins, friends and he is super protective of his little sister. He really likes school and he loves learning about new things. Some of his favorite things are sharks, the solar system, bakugans, legos, jumping on the trampoline, watching football with his dad (especially BYU and the Chargers), baseball, body boarding, swimming, running club, and last, but not least piano. One thing he does get very sad about is how much he misses our extended family. Everyone lives in Utah except the Ben and Amanda Shoff clan and us. He really misses his grandparents and cousins.
Our family recently got a new book called "Have You Filled a Bucket Today". This wonderful little book teaches how everyone has an invisible bucket and you help fill the bucket for the people you care about with kind deeds, good thoughts and nice words. It also teaches you how to recognize when their buckets are starting to get empty, then you work to help them fill it up again. Tyler has a special gift of being a bucket filler. Thanks Ty, for helping to keep my bucket full!
I love you little dude and I hope you've had a very Happy Birthday!
P.S. Daniel is Ty's friend and he tends to tease Scott relentlessly. The very bottom picture is of Scott. I asked Scott what he was doing in the giftbags and he said "Mom, I'm hiding from Daniel. Do you think he can see me?".
