15 month check-up

I can't believe these two are already 15 months! Where does the time go? They had their check up last Friday. They have both decided they do not like to be measured, poked or really even touched by the nurse or doctor. Ty gave the doctor some pretty fierce kicks.


Ty: weighs 23 lbs. 14 oz. 32 1/2 inches
In the 90th percentile for head, 85th percentile for length, and 50th percentile for weight. Ty had a huge growth spurt and has moved on to 18 month clothing. He loves to run and is very good on his feet. People always comment on how happy he is, always smiling. Very friendly, my little flirt. His molars are getting ready to pop through. He loves fruit, especially berries, grapes and bananas. His favorite is still his milk. He loves to jump up and down in his crib, splash in the bath, throw things in the toilet, get into the cupboards, read books, and of course loves to play with Gracie. Ty loves to be chased and tickled.He wants everything Gracie has. And my favorite he is a cuddly boy and will give me loves everyday.

Gracie: weighs 18 lbs. 2.5 oz. 30.25 inches
In the 25th percentile for head, 50th percentile for length (the only thing she has ever been average in!) no percentile for weight :(
Despite her weight being low, she is a healthy little girl! The doctor isn't too worried about her weight since she grew so much in length. But I am still advised to give her high calorie foods. She loves sweets, but I won't let her have too many just because she is little. She is our good natured, sweet heart of a girl. She can entertain herself and has become quite the walker. She has gotten very good on her feet and loves to dance. She is much more shy than Ty and is definitely a mama's girl. She seems to warm up to family though. She loves to ride the carousel, play with any animal, especially her uncles cat, empty out containers and fill them back up, climb into things like suitcases and boxes. She of course loves Ty and loves to wrestle with him. She is ticklish and has the cutest little laugh.

The messes we make...

It seemed like May was the month for making lots of messes! Some major baby proofing was in order.

They decided it was more fun to play with their toys upside down and climb on them.


"What Mama?"


Ty: "Here Gracie, let me help you." Gracie: "See Mama I didn't do it all by myself."


I think the tape lost this one.


Luckily no blood was shed in this battle, only one dish lost it's life.


Berry time! This means no clothes time too. Ty loves being messy with his berries.


Yes, paint all over the garage floor! Ty was very quick to do this as I was putting Gracie in the stroller. This was a mess for Daddy to clean up. It meant a trip to Home Depot.


"I'll go this way..."


"...and you go that way!"


"Hi Mama!" "We haven't done anything wrong!"


What sweet angels I have!

Catching up....

Over Memorial Day my mom came to visit. We took her to our zoo. Ty and Gracie loved seeing all the animals and eating their lunch as we walked.

This was the last thing we did and was Gracie's favorite!


I had to stand over the ledge to get this picture, he was waiting for his lunch.


This was the coolest thing to watch. These polar bears were putting on a show.


My Ty-Ty what a goof ball! Love him!


Gracie girl was all smiles watching the monkeys play.

Birthday Box Continued

Remember my birthday box? Much to my surprise this was one of the gifts:


I was so excited to go see Carrie Underwood in concert. I hadn't been to a concert in a long time and I love Carrie. She is my favorite American Idol and it was the only year where I really voted. Pretty much I made her a star! :) Ok, not really but I think she has some major vocals!

My mom was in town so I took her. It was a blast! Thank you to my husband for being so incredibly thoughtful.

Carrie was amazing! And I love this outfit she wore.


She sang for two hours straight and did not disappoint. I have always thought she comes across as very grateful and somewhat humble. After she sang her hit, "Jesus, Take the Wheel" she went into singing "How Great Thou Art".


Sorry I realize she is showing some skin here, but it was a great clear picture. And I want her legs.


I had forgotten how much fun concerts can be. It was a great night.