Tyler's First Time Swimming

I braved taking Tyler in our Pastor's pool tonight for the first time. The water was 86 degrees but the air was chilly so we didn't stay in long. And, well, Tyler didn't particularly care for it. I think he might still be a little too young. We'll wait a few weeks and try again when we go to the beach.

And here's his ever famous pouty lip...


A few days ago, I was up early in the morning to feed Tyler and he was in such a good mood I just had to try out his bumbo seat. It says right on the box not to use it until they can support their own heads but again, I just couldn't resist! He looked so funny and he loved it! He did great until he sneezed and that was the end of that. He fell forward and couldn't lift his head back up.



And of course, can't post without a picture of him sleeping because he always looks so perfect when he sleeps.

Father's Day Weekend

I know this post is a little late, but I just haven't taken the time to just sit down and post the pictures of last weekend. We went to West Virginia and had a great weekend with my family. It was so fun to be able to have all of us there together for the first time in a long time. It was also the first time that all 3 cousins were together. It is going to be so much fun watching them grow up together!! We just need to add some girls in the mix now. :) Friday was spent with Tim and I actually babysitting my nephew Daniel who is 9 months old. That was fun and he is such a happy boy! Although, I preferred it best when they were both confined to their chairs so that I didn't have to worry about Daniel attacking Tyler. :)

Tyler loved this bouncy seat, so we borrowed it and actually brought it back home

This was the best picture I got of all three of the cousins together, From left to right, Tyler, Daniel, and Andrew

Reminds me of the AT&T "more bars in more places" :)

Saturday was the big family day. We had my cousins over, all 5 of them, plus my aunt and uncle, so I think there were a total of 20 people with all of the babies included. The most fun was the slip-n-slide! Andrew loved it!

Of course Ellie loved it too. She is my youngest cousin now at age 6! Where did the time go!

And of course, there was fun in the kiddie pool. I hadn't even thought to pack Tyler's swim suit or anything, so he didn't get to get in on the fun...I don't think he would have cared anyway

Love Andrew's Face in this one

And Daniel loved splashing around! I can't wait for our vacation to the beach. Its going to be so much fun watching these boys!!

Tyler spent most of the day either being held, or for awhile, he hung out with his Mommy in the wrap. It was just too hot though, so he actually preferred just being inside I think

Jacob playing a little croquet

This is the Powell's new puppy Calli. She's very cute but I just can't seem to call a dog this small a dog.

Saturday was so much fun and I look forward to more days like that as Stephanie, Zach, and Daniel have all 3 officially moved up from Florida to West Virginia. Hooray for more family time!! :) Sunday was a fun day too because it was Zach and Tim's first Father's Day. And, my Father couldn't have been more proud of his Son-n-Laws and Grandsons after years and years of only females in his life!!

I just love that picture...

Anyway, it was a great weekend and like I said before, I can't wait until we go to the beach and we have a lot more fun times together as a family. Only 19 more days!!

Schramm Family Photoshoot

Last Friday, we went with Joel and Cynetta to take some pictures of both of our families. Then today, I took Tyler's 6 week photos. Since there were so many pictures, I decided to just make a little slideshow of them all . Its about 4 1/2 minutes long so hopefully you don't get too bored!! Enjoy!!

Grease Fire

A week or so ago, I had an urge to make myself a funnel cake for dinner. Yeah, I know, real healthy decision. But I had been craving one for awhile and never taken the time to make it, so last Tuesday was the night. :) I put in just a small amount of Crisco in a frying pan to melt and then went to change over the laundry...and forgot about the oil, funnel cake, etc. I blame it on becoming a mom. My brain has gone to mush. Anyway, I smelled the oil cooking, smelled like it was burning and remembered, oh yeah, I need to go check on that. Before I even turned the corner to the kitchen, I saw flames in the reflection in the kitchen window and in stead of panicking like any normal person would do, I simply said out loud "thats not good." As I got closer to the flames I realized that I was in trouble. I didn't know how to get the fire out. I know you aren't supposed to throw water on a grease fire and it was FAR too big to snuff out with a towel or anything. The flames were starting to lap around the exhaust fan and calling the fire department would have 1) taken too much time, and 2) they would have caused even more damage putting it out. So, what did I do, threw water on it of course. This caused a fireball but then also made the fire go out. In the process though, caught some papers on the refrigerator on fire which I then grabbed and threw them in the sink. It happened very fast and I didn't realize how much I was shaking until after the fire was out. But then though, the house was so smokey that I couldn't see or breathe and so I ran and got Tyler and I both out of the house while the smoke alarms continued to go off and for me to be able to catch my breath. My eyes ended up bloodshot for the next 3 days. Thankfully, there is little to no damage, except that the ceiling needs repainted and the wooden spoon that I had accidentally left in the pan that caught fire had to be thrown away. And of course, lots of cleaning had to be done.

Even the pan made it threw the ordeal (its cast iron)

some of the soot damage...picture doesn't do it justice

I had a clip on the side of the refrigerator here...

Again, the picture doesn't show how bad it really does look, but I am just so very thankful that it wasn't any worse than it was. I could have been burned pretty bad and it could have caused a lot more damage.

Tim thought my artwork was original

Hanging out with Daddy

I know Father's Day is not until Sunday, but I can't help but post some pictures of Tyler with his Daddy. Just when I thought I couldn't love Tim any more he became a Father and added a whole new dimension of love I have for him. He is such a great Dad and seems to come by it so natural. I love it and I love him. I think Tyler likes him too.

That last picture is one of my favorite faces Tyler makes.

Cousin Visit

Its been well over a week since I last updated so today, I'm going to try to make up for it!! A little over a week ago, my sister Stephanie and her husband Zach and my nephew Daniel came to visit for a night. They were on their way from Florida to West Virginia where they will now be living! I'm so glad they are closer, but I am a little jealous that now Tim and I are the only ones living away from my family. I couldn't believe how big Daniel had gotten in the few months since I had seen him last. He still is as cute as ever!!

Daniel and Tyler meeting for the first time...

Daniel kept stealing Tyler's pacifier.

Cynetta brought her boys over so we could compare Benjamin and Daniel together. They are just 3 weeks apart with Daniel being older but quite the size difference!!

This was back in October, Daniel 3 weeks old and Benjamin just a few days old

This was Daniel almost 9 months, Benjamin 8 months


Daniel is several inches taller but Benjamin wins in the weight department!


They played by the storm door for awhile, both of which had a fascination with licking it



I sure wish they could have stayed longer, but it was fun having the Eastons here at least for awhile. Here's some fun ones of Tyler for your enjoyment as well.

Thought this was cute with his little fingers poking out.


Smiling at his Daddy

Enjoying his bath...I promise, this is his excited face