Tyler's a Kindergartner!

Yes, the big day came....Tyler is officially a kindergartner! He was sooo excited. He woke up this morning and came down stairs at full speed saying, "Who wants to sit next to a kindergartner for breakfast?!?" He quickly got dressed and grabbed his fully loaded backpack and headed out front for pictures. We drove over to Dryden and snapped a few pics. Scott was even able to join us, so that just made the morning even more special.  I really thought I would be more emotional about my favorite little man being a kindergartner, but seeing how eager and happy he was made it easy. This whole move was so that the kids would get better schools, and seeing the glow on his face just made it all worth while. After he headed in, I did ask myself if that just happened, and would anyone notice if I just peeked in his room, but I controlled myself.  I think out of all of us, Hailey was the most upset. She just loves her brother, and even though her and I have lots planned for while Ty's at school, she would much rather be with him. I scooped her up, and then we went in to meet the principal and other parents during a little meet and greet. It was a very nice morning.  Hailey and I were there to get Ty off the bus after a few errands.  He was so happy(even thanked the bus driver) and talked our ear off about his great day.  He can't wait to do it again tomorrow!

She was so happy for  him, but kept saying "Me miss Tyler"

Love my little man

My two favorite boys.

Love this. I was so glad Scott was there.

 Our Dryden Dolphin!

Waiting in line for Mrs. Riesing, his teacher

                                    

We love our kindergartner!

He LOVED the bus! It is only the kindergartners on the way home, so I let him try it out.

Big House Project 1

So our first house project was a bit unexpected, but after thinking about it, made the most sense. Long story short, we knew during our home inspection that the lawn had been killed, however, we would receive new sod once we moved in.  Before the sod came, we built our new garden. We seriously dug the old one completely out, and got rid of the awful dirt/rock/mulch/sand mix.(I'm not kidding, it was just a 14x6 garden of dirt!) I wouldn't have been able to grow a weed in that stuff!  I am thrilled with the results...even though it was the hottest weekend to date!  Big thanks to Scott for shoveling at least 5 yards of dirt and my dad for his green thumb and bobcat! One project down....I don't even want to think of how many more to go!

 

 

Before...doesn't even do the ugly justice!

After....Starting to look more like our home! And have to brag that I designed it myself!!

Tyler is 5!!!!!

5!!! I can not believe our little man is five fingers old! Where on earth did the time go?!?! Tyler has grown so much, yet stayed the same in so many ways.  He continues to be our early riser, up by 6 most days. He still doesn't eat meat. He is an old soul trapped in a little boy's body. Tyler continues to live each day to the fullest. He is constantly smiling, laughing, singing or talking. He still is the best cuddle bug, and will gladly give hugs or hold hands...even sneak in a kiss or two. =)

He loves to learn! Both Scott and I can't wait for kindergarten with how much he will be learning--he participated in safety town this summer and talked our ear off everyday with his new knowledge. His vocabulary is expanding, and will surprise us using it correctly. He is such a reader, and is really taking off with reading on his own! Everything right now appears to be an adventure to him, and he soaks it all up!  The kid asks questions and makes connections all day long.  He might be scared of new things, but once he tries, he jumps right in!  We can't imagine what goes on in his head, but it always makes Scott and I smile---I swear that is why he is a horrible sleeper, his mind is constantly thinking!

Tyler loves his friends and play dates!The kid is such a social butterfly and ladies man. =) I know he had a hard time with the move in regards to his friends, so I have been trying my best to keep those relationships. I know once school starts he will make new ones! Tyler is very outgoing, and tends to make friends easily. He did have an amazing monster truck party with his closest 5 year old friends for his birthday! They were able to drive around Safety Town on power wheel jeeps. He had a blast, and it was definitely fun to watch!

Randoms about Tyler (I love asking this and seeing how much stays the same or changes)
Favorites...
color----orange, green, purple, camo
food----velveeta and peanut butter nutella sandwiches
friends---avery, annabelle, kaitlyn, emma, sophia, lyla, maya, greta,  jackson, logan, brayden, 
song----Summer(Calvin Harris)
tv show--- 7D and Phineas and Ferb
movie----Wreck It Ralph
restaurant---Bonefish

Loves to....
Drive! Especially his own snowmobile!
Golf, play basketball, t-ball, fish, archery, swimming
work on Legos
color
travel---Tyler has been to 6 different states, and by plane 5 times!

 I really wish I can slow all this down! Scott and I often reflect on our journey to have Tyler, and just how special he really is. He is truly an amazing kid! He brings so much joy and laughter to our family. We love him so much!

Gosh he looks old here..

Start your engines!

Everyone wanted to ride with the birthday boy, so he was great about taking turns

The kids also got to ride a train around safety town-what a great party!

Tyler designed his own birthday cake...Happy Birthday Ty!