Silly Daddy
January 7th, 2010 by mariahbuckToday 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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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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We partied like three-year-olds :)
January 31st, 2009 by Mariah
Tyler’s Chuck E Cheese birthday party finally happened. It was a week late, but we did it! My boy has been feeling much better and so we rescheduled his birthday party for 1 week later. The Hussey’s, the Douglas’, the Reeve’s and the Bucks (Mom included) partied hard at Chuck E Cheese.
This was the perfect party for Tyler. He could run from game to game, he could play on the slide and in the tubes, eat pizza, drink soda, and go back to do it all over again. He had a blast. It was loud and it was wild ~ it was perfect for Tyler! 
After the kids played and we all had pizza, cake and did presents, the Reeve Family challenged the other grown ups to a Dance Revolution face off. There were several adults who were not up for the challenge and bowed out before they could be embarrassed beat at the game. But Laurissa, Dave, Jordan and Mariah rocked it out! It was shameful and embarrassing but oh, so much fun!
When the night was over and it was time to leave, Tyler was sad. Daddy and Mommy tried to explain that he could pick out a prize before we left. But all he wanted to do was to go back and play. We quickly picked out a package of Chuck E stickers and we were on our way home. My baby was so worn out that he kept shaking his head back and forth just to stay awake. We got home and he played for a minute or two, went up to bed and crashed! I think, if he could remember back, he would say that this was his BEST birthday ever! We’ll see what happens next year.
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Tyler’s 3rd Birthday
January 24th, 2009 by Mariah
Well, the day is done. It has been such a happy day but such a sad one as well! My tiny, sweet, first born son has turned three. He had the stomach flu and a high fever for two days before his birthday, so we weren’t sure how he would be feeling. We prayed and prayed. God is good. He answered our prayers and Tyler felt good for his birthday!
The day started like any other, at about 6:00am. My sweet boy is a morning person. I am not sure where this came from. Mommy, Daddy and Brother all like to sleep in. But that’s Tyler - he is his own person. Unique in every way! Tyler will happily choose a salad over a hamburger any day. He loves cars, animals (especially dogs) and he love, love, loves to run around and race.
Usually our morning goes something like this: 5:30-6:00am Tyler wakes mommy up. We head downstairs, I turn on cartoons and lay down on the couch. I am in and out of consciousness for the next 2 hours. When I do finally give up hopes of getting some more sweet sleep, it is usually because Tyler has poked, tickled, or pinched my nose for the 10th time and I have lost all hope. Yet every day I try. Maybe someday!
Tyler’s birthday morning was a bit different. He still woke up at 6:00am. I was so happy to give him his good morning hug and happy birthday and not feel him burning up like the previous 2 days. We headed downstairs and I had full intentions of continuing our normal routine game. Mommy tries to go back to sleep while Tyler tries to wake mommy up. But, as I prepared the couch with a snuggly blanket, Tyler looked at me with is bright blue, doe-like eyes and said, “Mommy guess what? It’s Tyler’s BIRTHDAAAAY!” I smiled the best smile I could in my semi consious state. “Yes, my love, you’re right. Happy birthday.” Needless to say that he guilted me in to staying awake.
* Even at 6 in the morning, he wakes up ready to run!*
He and I had two and a half hours of alone time together. We played cars, we raced, we played Gator Golf, and did pretty much anything Tyler wanted to do. At about 8:30 we went upstairs and woke up Daddy. Then Brother.
*We watched Kung Fu Panda (jumped on the couch) and Tyler wrestled with Brother*
We didn’t go anywhere or do much since he had been sick. We kept the day pretty low key. Tyler got to open his presents and we had cake and ice cream. Nana came over for spaghetti dinner. Tyler had a Lightning McQueen and Mater birthday cake. He loved it! He got Silly Six Pins, a remote control Pluto dog, a computer game and two matchbox cars. We had asked him before shopping for his presents what he wanted. His only request was a yellow car and a green car. So he got both colors that he asked for.
As the night was ending and I tucked Tyler into bed, I asked him if he had a happy birthday. He said that he did. I asked him what was his favorite part and he said that it was ice cream and his yellow and green car. What a sweety! I am so thankful to be Tyler’s mommy and to have celebrated his third birthday the way we did. We had a great family day together! Happy birthday Sunshine! I love you so much!
**Spaghetti face!**
For the coming year, I pray that God will bless you with wisdom. I pray that you will grow in your knowledge and love for God. I pray that you never loose your sweet demeanor and your love for everyone! You are getting so big, but I pray that you don’t think you are too big to still call me mommy. (Mom is not acceptable!) I pray that you know how much you are loved and are always secure in that knowledge. I pray that you will know that Mommy and Daddy will be together forever and I pray you never doubt or wonder about that. I pray that you and your big brother stay close and that you continue to look up to him. He loves you so much! And I pray that you love your new baby brother or sister without feeling like you are being replaced. You are loved. There is no one like you in the whole world! No one with your smile, your laugh, your likes and dislikes. No one who loves puppies, or cars or dirt and snow as much as you do. You are the most special Tyler in the world. Your family loves you. And God loves you. My prayer for you this year is that you don’t grow too fast but have another year of “firsts.” You are my sweet boy and mommy loves you!
**Here is Tyler all tired out from his birthday** 
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