The Barnyard Party!

Ty's birthday party was a blast and he had a great time! We can't believe that he is actually turning a year old on Friday....of course, he thinks he's at least 4 already!!

Ian's new "DO" and Ty's Dedication

BEFORE:

AFTER:


Ty was dedicated today. Notice that Ian was enjoying a do-nut throughout the ceremony!

Ty's a Walkin'

Ty has been walking some for a little while, we have just neglected to post a video. In the background you can hear Ian. We recently bought him a Loony Tunes video and he is doing Bugs Bunny the magician (alakazaam, etc.).

Just Having Fun!

The Joys of Potty Training

Yes, we are still in the "training" phase of the potty thing but I have faith that we will overcome!!

Here is the latest in the saga....

Ian will "go" whenever you take him to the potty but telling us that he has to "go" is not happening yet. He also has no issue with going "poop" (for lack of a better term) on the potty but we have to catch him at the right time in order for that to happen...get my drift??
All of that to say, we started rewarding Ian with small little toys from a "prize basket" whenever he "pooped" in the potty. Its been working really well (Ian loves the "prize baksit)", except for the afore mentioned problem of him not telling us that he has to go until its over. But we have pressed forward trying to make it one day at a time. Its a daily reminder to Ian, "Tell Mommy and Daddy when you need to go poop and you can get a prize from the prize basket." Well, the other day he and Jeff were at Sonic eating lunch in the truck. All of a sudden from the backseat Jeff hears Ian say, "Daddy, I got to prize baksit!"

He was right....and he even waited until Jeff could get him home. Funny little fellow!

Tycer's new pictures

Ty had his 10 month pictures taken today and he made the photographer's blog. Check it out.

http://agjohnsonphotography.typepad.com/

Christmas and New Year 2008

My absolute favorite picture of my boys!

Yep, Santa brought MORE drums!

Thank you, Santa!

"I'm outta here!"

The "Christmas morning" rush is over...

Santa brought the boys a really cool swing set and clubhouse!

"Isn't this the coolest place?"

"No Girls Allowed!"


Christmas at Granny's

The whole Fitzgerald crew together!

My birthday/New Year's Eve. (the boys are wearing their "party hats")

Snow Day

Thursday, we got about 3-4 inches of snow. Fortunately, I wasn't working and we (mostly Ian and I) got to spend much of the day outside.

Tycer Laughing

This was taken by Caryn while we were driving today. The picture is shaky but the soundtrack is great.

Matthew is 15

We had a few friends over, lit the fire pit, and made jambalaya.

This is his "friend" Katie.

Some of his buddies from school, getting ready for a late
night game of Capture the flag.