Ty's dedication

It has been a busy week for us. We had some friends over on Monday and Drew had fun with Ashlyn. Drew is really amazing all of us with growth of his communication skills. Just this morning he signed please and asked me for his 'bippop'. I had no clue what he wanted and after a minor fit I learned that 'bippop' was his slippers. He is imitating many more words and sounds. Always in perpetual motion, both mouth and body, he always keeps us laughing and on our toes. We are really surprised by some of the things he comes up with and remembers. His latest favorite book is "Where is Maisy?" that has flaps to lift up on each page as you read and try to find Maisy. We can read that book 15 times and he still wants to read it again. Most of our days are spent reading books. His other favorite thing to do is wear his beloved blanket like a cape. It's a little big for him to carry around without tripping on it, so when it's tied around his neck he doesn't trip and still has his hands free to carry everything else. And according to the poll, we should trim his hair. Thanks for the winning vote to put that option above the mohawk! As we started to trim his hair, little jerky movements required more to be cut than just a little bit - but he looks good. I still have to get a good picture of his new do.

On Saturday we headed to the Mall of America with Pete's parents, Minda's parents and brother Evan and sister-in-law Lydia. They were all over for Ty's baby dedication on Sunday. Pastor Jack did a wonderful job with the service. Ty lost a sock right before the service started so he went up barefoot - rather than have one sock on and one sock off! Our friends Chuck and Kalyn did an awesome job singing for Ty. We had a dinner after the service for our friends and family and we all had a great time - I can't speak for everyone else, but I didn't see anyone looking completely miserable!

Pete has gotten sick over the weekend, so please pray that he gets well quickly. He keeps a rigorous schedule between work and school and being sick on top of that is not good.

Ty is still doing well. He has been laughing a lot and cooing more. He has amused himself with his own sounds for more than an hour a couple of times!

I had my second physical therapy appointment this morning. My range of movement has improved but I still have the same exercises. Perhaps next week we can work on strengthening my hand.

We would also like you to pray for Pete's dad who is struggling with various health issues. He has had several appointments are is getting some answers, but other things are still a mystery. Please pray that he would feel well and that the Doctors have the wisdom to treat him appropriately.

After Pete's first week back at classes we are still not into a routine. I guess it will take more than a week to adjust. Pete started his semester off strong, but has to get re-used to the lack of sleep that comes from working and attending classes at the same time.

Ty continues to grow and do well. He's already grown out of the 0-3 clothes that Drew wore until almost nine months old! He's starting to babble and coo more every day. He is a very happy little guy. We had his three month pictures taken on Saturday. While he is very happy and smiley at times, he doesn't smile a whole lot. Most of his pictures he's just serious. Oh well.

Drew has started to say more just this last week. Last night he said please - he still signed it - but he vocalized it for the first time. He's really starting to communicate overall so much better. It really helps to curb the tantrums when I know what he's trying to say! His latest thing is to yell out and then put his finger tip to his nose and try to 'shush' me. He thinks it's funny so he'll do it a couple times and then just laugh at himself. This picture of Drew is him trying to tell me 'bye-bye' because he is going to Nanna's house!

I had my first physical therapy appointment this morning. I have exercises to continue to do at home. First we are working on getting the range of movement back, and after I make progress there, then we will work on strengthening. I am eager to have full use of my hand back and I wish there were a quick-fix. Please pray that I won't get discouraged!

We have family coming next weekend for Ty's baby dedication. I'll post some pictures after everyone leaves. Hope you all have a wonderful week! Over and Out!!

Here we are!!

After much searching we have decided on Blogger to host our updates for you all. There are some things we like about this site and others we are not to keen on yet, but hopefully we will adjust and grow to like it!

This year has started in fast-pace with a trip to visit family in the UP and then off to Colorado for a wedding. The boys traveled incredibly well. We had a great time while we were out there. Drew had a lot of fun with Bethany's kids and her kids loved Drew and Ty. The Anderson's and Bennett's were happy to meet the boys and we all wish our visit could have been longer - or at least more frequent!

Pete starts his classes today. He's not looking forward to his schedule this semester - he'll be quite busy. Between his classes and working nights there isn't a lot of time for him to sleep.

I had my Dr. appointment for my hand this morning. I learned that this is not a permanent problem and I start physical therapy on Monday. If PT does not help, they will try steroid injections and if that doesn't help a five-minute surgery will correct the problem. I am also looking forward to getting into a regular routine now that Pete is back in school.

Drew is still Drew - loves talking, whether it's on the phone, out the window, to himself or anyone who will listen. He has been trying to say more words and is growing like a weed. This morning he was trying to say cracker - but it sounded more like his quack quack.

Ty is just as happy as ever - and getting chubby. I always wanted a chubby baby and except for the cheeks I got it! He's heavy to carry around but he is so much fun. He's very ticklish and I need to be careful when changing diapers or he squiggles and squirms all over!

I guess that is all for now...please be patient as we figure out this new site! Over and Out!