Ty and I had a great time this last week. I had the opportunity to watch him while Carynn went to have her hair done. We had a good time playing. He demonstrated his super-fast crawling skills, his steady on his feet while standing skills and his voracious appetite. He does like to eat.
One way I keep him occupied while he eats is to hand him two large metal spoons. He bangs those around, puts them in his mouth, invariably drops one (or both), I then wash them, and place them back on his high chair tray and the game begins again. It's a fun game, really.
Tonight after Sunday Dinner we played a game with Ty that we used to play with our children when they were babies. We had Melinda hold Ty at one side of the living room and two or more of us positioned ourselves on the other side of the room. The "game" was to see who Ty would come to when Melinda sat him down. I, unfortunately, did not "win" at all. Carynn won all of the "heats" she was in and Michael won the others. Melinda did pretty good. Ty did get a bit distracted when Michael "cheated" and used a wooden block from my patriotic decorations to lure him. Sigh, some people will do anything to win. It's good I'm "above" all that. Just kidding. It was fun to play an old game with a new young one.
I'm so thankful that we live so close to Carynn and Jamie and Ty so that we can see them often.
NS
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
I'm back or Catching up!
Fourth of July was great! Not as many people came as last year, but we still had a good crowd maybe 40-50 people. Carynn, Jamie and Ty came. Ty slept through the festivities downstairs, but his mom and dad didn't. They had first dibs on our swing and a great view of the fireworks.
Saturday the 5th I watched Michael run in the Liberty Lake Loop race. He ended up winning his division though he wasn't happy with his time. Right after that I left for Colorado Springs via Utah and with my friends Jim and Joann Richey and their dog Dusty. We spent the night in Dell, Montana and then drove to Salt Lake. Bret and Laura picked me up from Joann's daughter's home and I had a yummy meal at Laura's parents' home. Then it was back to Provo to spend time with B & L. I enjoyed my two and a half days there and then caught up with Jim and Joann for the trip to Colorado Springs.
We spent the night at a RV campground in Leadville, Colorado. (Michael tells me that it's the highest incorporated town in the US.) Then it was on to Colorado Springs. Unfortunately we found out on our arrival in Manitou Springs ( a cute town-suburb of Colorado Springs) that our friend Linda was in the hospital. We went to visit her. Jim gave her a blessing and then we called my brother to arrange for a time when he could come and along with Jim give her a priesthood blessing. Linda ended spending all of her stay in Colorado Springs in the hospital and flew back to Spokane on Sunday.
I enjoyed my time with Jim and Joann and attending the wedding festivities of our mutual friends' son. My brother Grady was my escort for the wedding and reception. He wore his mess dress (tuxedo uniform) that I kept calling dress mess by mistake. He looked distinguished; I think the rest of us cleaned up well too.
After all the wedding stuff was done I stayed an extra three days with Grady and his family. He took me on a tour of the Air Force Academy (where he's stationed). We also went bowling. He also took me to a gun club where I learned to fire a revolver and a semi-automatic 9 mm handgun. (I'd never fired anything but a beebee gun before. I had a great time. If I had to fire a gun I prefer the revolver.)
I flew out from Colorado Springs this afternoon. I got home today around 5:00 PM. Carynn and Ty came over and he has another tooth! He also is verbalizing much more than I remember from 11 days ago. He's still fascinated with our ceiling fans and is smiling up a storm. (I found a cute outfit for Ty at Peterson AFB's BX-it was such a good price and will work well for next year!)
Now it's time to get going on dinner. I enjoyed my roadtrip, am thankful that all was well while I was gone and am happy to be back too.
Love, NS
Saturday the 5th I watched Michael run in the Liberty Lake Loop race. He ended up winning his division though he wasn't happy with his time. Right after that I left for Colorado Springs via Utah and with my friends Jim and Joann Richey and their dog Dusty. We spent the night in Dell, Montana and then drove to Salt Lake. Bret and Laura picked me up from Joann's daughter's home and I had a yummy meal at Laura's parents' home. Then it was back to Provo to spend time with B & L. I enjoyed my two and a half days there and then caught up with Jim and Joann for the trip to Colorado Springs.
We spent the night at a RV campground in Leadville, Colorado. (Michael tells me that it's the highest incorporated town in the US.) Then it was on to Colorado Springs. Unfortunately we found out on our arrival in Manitou Springs ( a cute town-suburb of Colorado Springs) that our friend Linda was in the hospital. We went to visit her. Jim gave her a blessing and then we called my brother to arrange for a time when he could come and along with Jim give her a priesthood blessing. Linda ended spending all of her stay in Colorado Springs in the hospital and flew back to Spokane on Sunday.
I enjoyed my time with Jim and Joann and attending the wedding festivities of our mutual friends' son. My brother Grady was my escort for the wedding and reception. He wore his mess dress (tuxedo uniform) that I kept calling dress mess by mistake. He looked distinguished; I think the rest of us cleaned up well too.
After all the wedding stuff was done I stayed an extra three days with Grady and his family. He took me on a tour of the Air Force Academy (where he's stationed). We also went bowling. He also took me to a gun club where I learned to fire a revolver and a semi-automatic 9 mm handgun. (I'd never fired anything but a beebee gun before. I had a great time. If I had to fire a gun I prefer the revolver.)
I flew out from Colorado Springs this afternoon. I got home today around 5:00 PM. Carynn and Ty came over and he has another tooth! He also is verbalizing much more than I remember from 11 days ago. He's still fascinated with our ceiling fans and is smiling up a storm. (I found a cute outfit for Ty at Peterson AFB's BX-it was such a good price and will work well for next year!)
Now it's time to get going on dinner. I enjoyed my roadtrip, am thankful that all was well while I was gone and am happy to be back too.
Love, NS
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Eight months old! or I can do it all by myself!
I'm excited that Ty is eight months old! When I compare his pictures at birth through now, it's amazing to see the changes he's made in growth and development. Since it's been so long since our youngest (Melinda) was that age, there have definitely been things that I've forgotten.
One of Ty's latest "things" is holding his bottle by himself. He does it quite well. I witnessed that this last week when they were visiting. I also like to "sneak" him sips of water by holding a cup up to his lips and tilting it ever so slightly. A miniscule amount comes out and he really likes that (squeals of delight and happy feet kicking).
Just a few days ago Grandpa got in "trouble" for feeding Ty an Otter Pop. Not just because of the colored frozen sugar water issue, but because he (and Ty) got it all over Ty's brand new outfit. It's like deja vu-I remember Michael doing things like that when our children were young.
We're excited to go to the cabin for the 3rd of July! (That's when they do the fireworks there.) Then it's back home for our annual 4th of July fireworks open house. Then I'm out of town for a week and a half visiting family and attending a wedding.
Celebrate!
NS
One of Ty's latest "things" is holding his bottle by himself. He does it quite well. I witnessed that this last week when they were visiting. I also like to "sneak" him sips of water by holding a cup up to his lips and tilting it ever so slightly. A miniscule amount comes out and he really likes that (squeals of delight and happy feet kicking).
Just a few days ago Grandpa got in "trouble" for feeding Ty an Otter Pop. Not just because of the colored frozen sugar water issue, but because he (and Ty) got it all over Ty's brand new outfit. It's like deja vu-I remember Michael doing things like that when our children were young.
We're excited to go to the cabin for the 3rd of July! (That's when they do the fireworks there.) Then it's back home for our annual 4th of July fireworks open house. Then I'm out of town for a week and a half visiting family and attending a wedding.
Celebrate!
NS
Monday, June 23, 2008
A Stand Up Kind of Guy
First before I get to the main course---dental news! Ty finally had a tooth break through on Saturday, June 21. He's been gnawing on all kinds of things and drooling like crazy, so it's great to have some results!
Now for the main course. Ty is a stand up kind of guy. Really. He does his army crawl to whatever object of furniture (or person) that he wants to use to help him pull himself to standing position and after he slowly pulls himself up he stands holding on to that object for LONG periods of time. I'll set him down and try to tempt him with toys slightly out of reach to crawl to, but no, he will "Ty crawl" to a footstool or the sofa table or the window seat or whatever catches his eye and pull himself to standing. I stick close by when he does this, because he invariably lose his balance and will let go and I don't want him to bonk his head. He's seems very pleased with himself when he does this-smiling and laughing. He has very strong legs, maybe from all the his practice jumping in his jumperoo (and now standing).
NS
Now for the main course. Ty is a stand up kind of guy. Really. He does his army crawl to whatever object of furniture (or person) that he wants to use to help him pull himself to standing position and after he slowly pulls himself up he stands holding on to that object for LONG periods of time. I'll set him down and try to tempt him with toys slightly out of reach to crawl to, but no, he will "Ty crawl" to a footstool or the sofa table or the window seat or whatever catches his eye and pull himself to standing. I stick close by when he does this, because he invariably lose his balance and will let go and I don't want him to bonk his head. He's seems very pleased with himself when he does this-smiling and laughing. He has very strong legs, maybe from all the his practice jumping in his jumperoo (and now standing).
NS
Monday, June 16, 2008
Oh Glorious Days!
What a whirlwind of a weekend it was! We had Dad Miller here and then my mom, sister, her husband and daughter arrived Friday night. My other sister and three of her children travelled from their place in northern Washington and got here Saturday afternoon.
Saturday morning we went to the temple for Ty to be sealed to Carynn and Jamie. Carynn and Jamie needed to be there before Ty needed to be there (paperwork and such), so I chilled with him until it was time to load him up and drive to the temple. The rest of the family and some close friends met us there.
I had purchased a long-sleeved white romper with a vest for him to wear for the occasion. My friend machine stitched his name on one of the cuffs. I dressed him in that and white socks and he looked like an angel! We kept him happy feeding him baby treats. Everyone else that was there for the sealing went in and then Ty and I went with me holding him. Carynn and Jamie arrived last.
My part was to hold Ty for the sealing. I was so happy to be able to do that. He squirmed a bit, but didn't fight being held in place. The sealing itself was over quickly and then it was time for congratulations all around and then pictures all around the temple.
After the photo session it was back to Carynn and Jamie's for a barbecue. Then I went back to Youth Conference and everyone else stayed a while at C & J's. Later that evening Carynn, Jamie and Ty came up to play games and visit with the family. Ty slept through the visit. He'd had a busy day!
Sunday morning we drove to Carynn and Jamie's ward for his blessing. Their bishop stood and
explained (very briefly) that Ty had been placed with them November 1 and that his adoption was final, that he was sealed to them on Saturday and now he would be given a name and a blessing. Michael and my sister's husband were in the circle with Jamie as well as their bishop, former bishop and a few friends. Ty looked very handsome in his white outfit. He also complained during the blessing. I don't' think he liked being held in that position. After all, it's not like he was really tiny and had no idea what was going on...at nearly 7 1/2 months old he was very aware and very awake! I can just imagine him wondering what his Daddy was doing and all those men around him too that were close to him, but not looking at or talking to him. So he squawked a bit, but I was able to understand Jamie's words anyway.
As it was Father's Day I thought it very appropriate that they had Ty blessed that day. It has been a glorious time to have the sealing ordinance take place. Legally AND spiritually and by the right authority, he is theirs (and ours too)!
Kalloo, Kallay, What a Glorious Two Days!
NS
Saturday morning we went to the temple for Ty to be sealed to Carynn and Jamie. Carynn and Jamie needed to be there before Ty needed to be there (paperwork and such), so I chilled with him until it was time to load him up and drive to the temple. The rest of the family and some close friends met us there.
I had purchased a long-sleeved white romper with a vest for him to wear for the occasion. My friend machine stitched his name on one of the cuffs. I dressed him in that and white socks and he looked like an angel! We kept him happy feeding him baby treats. Everyone else that was there for the sealing went in and then Ty and I went with me holding him. Carynn and Jamie arrived last.
My part was to hold Ty for the sealing. I was so happy to be able to do that. He squirmed a bit, but didn't fight being held in place. The sealing itself was over quickly and then it was time for congratulations all around and then pictures all around the temple.
After the photo session it was back to Carynn and Jamie's for a barbecue. Then I went back to Youth Conference and everyone else stayed a while at C & J's. Later that evening Carynn, Jamie and Ty came up to play games and visit with the family. Ty slept through the visit. He'd had a busy day!
Sunday morning we drove to Carynn and Jamie's ward for his blessing. Their bishop stood and
explained (very briefly) that Ty had been placed with them November 1 and that his adoption was final, that he was sealed to them on Saturday and now he would be given a name and a blessing. Michael and my sister's husband were in the circle with Jamie as well as their bishop, former bishop and a few friends. Ty looked very handsome in his white outfit. He also complained during the blessing. I don't' think he liked being held in that position. After all, it's not like he was really tiny and had no idea what was going on...at nearly 7 1/2 months old he was very aware and very awake! I can just imagine him wondering what his Daddy was doing and all those men around him too that were close to him, but not looking at or talking to him. So he squawked a bit, but I was able to understand Jamie's words anyway.
As it was Father's Day I thought it very appropriate that they had Ty blessed that day. It has been a glorious time to have the sealing ordinance take place. Legally AND spiritually and by the right authority, he is theirs (and ours too)!
Kalloo, Kallay, What a Glorious Two Days!
NS
Thursday, June 12, 2008
ANTICIPATION!
What a weekend this is going to be! There's our stake Youth Conference Friday and Saturday (I'm the co-chair), Ty's sealing, Ty's blessing, Father's Day and to start the almost weekend--today is Michael's 55th birthday. Whew. So many good things!
We have family coming or already here (Michael's Dad) to participate in the family events. Stay tuned for more updates.
TTFN
NS
We have family coming or already here (Michael's Dad) to participate in the family events. Stay tuned for more updates.
TTFN
NS
Friday, June 6, 2008
Oh Happy Day!
Yesterday, June 5 at 3:10 PM Ty Michael Hudson OFFICIALLY became Ty Michael Hudson! Michael, Dad Miller and I had stopped by Carynn and Jamie's on our way home from the cabin. Ty was just getting up from a nap, and after a quick diaper change, was in fine jumping form. He even caught some air! He and I also played our "Where's Nana?" peekaboo game. He laughed. I love that sound!He's still not quite sure about his great-grandfather's beard, but reacted better than he did on Sunday when he initially met him., which was by crying. I don't think he's met very many people with extensive facial hair.
After our visit, Carynn and Ty were off to pick up Jamie and head to court to finalize the adoption. After the proceedings they took pictures with the judge. I'm looking forward to seeing those.
Oh Happy Day!
NS
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