What do you think???

Before:

(You can just ignore the goofy look on Ty's face. But check out his cute cousin, Ben, who did not want to get his picture taken)

After:

James has been bugging me forever to cut Tyler's hair a little bit shorter. I compromised and said I would get it cut enough so you could see his ears, but that the rest was staying long. However, just as the hair dresser was trimming his bangs just a little bit to finish up the haircut, Tyler flinched. Thus we had to go quite a bit shorter than I anticipated, and his bangs still are not quite even!

I'm taking a poll because I really can't decide what to do with Tyler's hair. It was fun to have it longer because I think it matched his fun, laid-back personality. Plus it was different than every other little boys hair and I didn't have to get it cut very often, which is an excruciating process with Tyler! He hates them! I also think it looks good short and might even be persuaded to take it even shorter (Don't count on it though, James!!!), even though I may have to torture Tyler a bit more often. What do you all think???

P.S. I just noticed Tyler is wearing the same outfit in both pictures! Too Funny!

Happy Birthday, Ryan!

My sweet baby is one year old today! I can hardly believe it! Luckily he seems to be content to be a baby a little bit longer until we can realize that we have a 1 year old! He is still happy to be crawling and will not have a thing to do with any food but baby food and the occasional Cheerio. I'll keep him a baby as long as I possibly can!

Dad and the Birthday Boy

Tyler and I spent a while this morning on the internet looking for a cute birthday cake to make for Ryan. We finally settled on these cute bug cupcakes that I thought looked easy to make, but I realized that there are those who are born to create and those who are not, and I am definitely the latter. I'm not sure it was worth the effort since Ryan smashed the cupcakes all over his highchair, threw the pieces on the floor and wouldn't even take a bite - like I said earlier, he is not a fan of real food. But they were fun to make and pretty entertaining to watch him go after that cupcake. One thing I did learn is that dark blue icing will stain a baby's hand and turn a bath bright blue. :)

We were not going to do much for his birthday this year since he really doesn't need anything and it would be just one more thing to pack up this summer when we move, but Tyler really wanted to get him a present. So this afternoon, Tyler and I went on a little shopping trip. I thought it was pretty sweet that Tyler wanted to get Ryan a present so badly. Of course, what did Tyler pick out??? You've got it, a Baby Einstein movie.

Tyler trying to give Ryan a hug and kiss after giving him his present.

James, Ryan and Tyler all trying to get the Elmo Remote out of the box.

Ryan was thrilled with his new remote!

Tonight one of my best friends brought over this darling blanket she made for Ryan. Thanks, Laur! He loves it! He laid in his bed tonight drinking his bottle and rubbing the soft silky edge and looked very relaxed.

Happy Birthday, Baby Boy! We love you so much!