Jazz Hands

May 8th, 2010 by mariahbuck

Apparently Tyler has come to love posing for pictures using Jazz Hands. We have no idea where it came from. But just like everything else Tyler does, it is a trait all his own. (Mommy loves you big boy!)

Jazz hands getting ready to party!!

Jazz Hands standing by the donation bins

Jazz hands with Daddy and Brandon

Jazz hands on the bridge

Jazz hands when he was three

You make your mommy smile everyday you goofy, silly, wonderful gift from God!

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Jeremiah is getting so big!

April 3rd, 2010 by mariahbuck

My baby just doesn’t seem like a baby anymore. Jeremiah is 8.5 months. He loves to be mobile. He has started to crawl, but has not yet perfected it. However, he has decided to give up crawling in an effort to start walking. He can now walk along the couch holding on to the edge and he can stand for a few second unassisted.

He also loves to eat. Jeremiah’s latest love is Cheerio’s. He is still a bit young for them, but I couldn’t resist his chubby, toothless grin. I tried it with just one and the rest is history. If it were up to him we would just forget the baby food and he would only ever eat Cheerios. In fact, it kind of ticks him off when I try to spoon feed him baby food. He just wants to do everything himself. Doesn’t he realize that mommy wants him to be little for a while longer??

The last post we have with updated pictures was from December. So here are a few to catch up..

January 2010

February 2010

March 2010

March 2010 1st pair of cowboy boots

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Silly Daddy

January 7th, 2010 by mariahbuck

Today Shaun had a conversation with Tyler about his birthday dinner. Our kids get to choose where they want to go to dinner on their birthdays. There is a buffet here in Idaho called Chuck-o-rama. It just sounds nasty and we have never eaten there. Shaun was trying to get Tyler to say that he wanted to eat there as a joke to Mama. Here is how the conversation went:

Daddy: Tyler for your birthday tell Mommy that you want to go to a restaurant called Chuck-o-rama.
Tyler: Daddy, nooooo.
Daddy: Yes, they have pizza and mac n cheese and soda.
Tyler: No way, I wanna go to Chuck E Cheese, you fool!!!

After we stopped laughing hysterically, we had to correct him and tell him that you don’t call mommy or daddy a fool. But Man was it funny! Silly Daddy, that’s what you get for trying to play a trick on Mommy!

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Pocahontas

June 20th, 2009 by Mariah

Today I rented Pocahontas from the library for Tyler. We were watching it together this morning. During the scene where Pocahontas and John Smith 1st meet, they are singing together and holding hands. Tyler turned to me and asked.. “Mom, when I grow up so big, can I go in the t.v. and hold hands with that girl too?” Aww, I guess my little guy has a crush. Does it get much cuter than that?

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Shaun’s 30

May 30th, 2009 by Mariah

Today is the day! My husband is officially old - or as he would call it, distinguished. It’s funny how you remember back to being a kid and 30 was THE age when you thought of people being old. Now, here we are approaching thirty. I have had a lot of fun teasing Shaun about this birthday. But in all reality, it really isn’t old. (Unless you ask Brandon.)

Shaun got to do anything he wanted all day. So that pretty much meant that we stayed home and he hung out in his pj’s. He played a computer game and a board game with Brandon. I made him dinner He made dinner for the family.. I would have cooked for him, but he had to try something he saw on Diners, Drive Inn’s and Dives. We had really yummy prime rib sandwiches.

He and I went on the day after his b-day to see Terminator. I will have to say that I was skeptical. I have never seen any of the terminator movies and I didn’t have any intentions of seeing any. But - the things you do for love Actually, I liked it. Shaun loved it. And it was a date with just he and I. I couldn’t ask for anything more.

Well my love, I hope that your birthday has been a blessed celebration. I love you and I am so thankful to share in your birthday with you. You are a wonderful husband and a super wonderful daddy to our boys. Happy 30th Birthday!!!

xoxo, Me

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I’m Gonna Be a Fireman When I Get Big

April 10th, 2009 by Mariah

Tyler and I have been joining a friend each Wednesday morning for story-time at the Nampa Library. Tyler loves it. They alternate reading a kids book and singing a song. Then they read, then they sing. It is a great mix for the active boys that my friend Natalie and I have..

Today, after story-time, Tyler and I were walking to our car and saw a firetruck parked outside of the fire station. Ty asked if we could go look at it. There was no one inside of the truck and they didn’t appear to be leaving, so I said yes. I guess that I underestimated the awesomeness of the Nampa Fire department. It was almost like they were waiting for us to walk up.. About 6 firemen came out of the station before we made it to the truck. I asked if it was ok for us to look at the truck, to which they responded, “Of course!”

They opened the truck up for Tyler and pulled out a plastic fireman’s hat to give to him. They gave him a sticker badge to wear on his shirt. They let him climb into the back of the truck to check out the hoses. He got to try on a pair of firefighter boots, sit in the drivers seat, put on the headphones and even turn on the lights and sirens! Tyler was in paradise!!

He has been telling Shaun and I that he wants to be a police man when he “grows so big,” but after today’s experience; he told me that now he wants to be a fireman when he grow so big

The Nampa Fire Department Rocks!!!

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My 28th Birthday

April 7th, 2009 by Mariah

I had a wonderful birthday this year! It was a two-day celebration. We had the Hussey’s, Mom and Carly over after church on Sunday for a wonderful turkey dinner, cooked by a super handsome guy. Shaun went all out and did turkey, mashed potatos, gravy, rolls, corn and a “better than, better than anything cake.”

You see, we have had “better than anything” before. But Shaun gave it much thought, and improved on the recipe. He renamed it to “Better than, better than anything.” It truly was yummy!

On Monday, my actual birthday, Shaun and I went out for a date. Mom watched the kiddo’s and we headed off to P.F. Changs to satisfy my craving for some Mu Shu Pork.. Mmmmm! Then we went to see Fast and the Furious at the movies. I love racing movies and I love Vin Diesel and Paul Walker, so of course, I loved the movie!

I had a great time celebrating and feel very blessed by all of the phone calls, emails, and cards that I recieved! It really feels great to know that so many people love me!! Thank you everyone! Especially my husband and kids, for making my birthday GREAT!

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Sunny Day

April 5th, 2009 by Mariah

Well, it snowed yesterday… Yah, I know. It’s April. But we live in Idaho. Apparently the state of Idaho doesn’t understand that it SHOULD be warming up by now!! That’s ok. Today was a warm 62 degrees and sunny. It really didn’t feel all that bad. I guess maybe we are getting used to the cold? Who knows, but it sure was nice for the boys to be able to go outside to play without freezing!

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When Dogs Attack!!

April 4th, 2009 by Mariah

It looks like Tiger is attacking Brandon in these pictures. I thought that was so funny since Brandon really was the one chasing after him and playing with him. Anyway, our Tiger is getting old and can’t play as much as he used to; but here is Brandon attempting to squeeze a bit of playtime out with him. Our poor old man/dog.

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Zoo Day

April 3rd, 2009 by Mariah

A few weeks ago I planned a zoo trip. Daddy had a meeting that day, and brother decided he wanted to stay home. So Mommy and Tyler had a special zoo day together. The weather was not too cold and we enjoyed each other’s company. Although, it is not as easy to chase a 3 year old around at the zoo when you’re alone and six months pregnant. But we had a great time together!