An update on Tyler...in pictures!! :)

Because I am WAY too tired to do much more, here is an update on Tyler...in pictures. There are a lot!! Enjoy!!

"Mowing" the grass with Daddy for hopefully the last time of the season!
We TRIED to do a photoshoot last Saturday but it was WAY too cold and so Tyler only lasted about 5 minutes...here are the few pictures I took...we will try again. I am DETERMINED to get at least 1 good fall picture to use for Tyler's 6 month pictureTyler's whistle face"Mommy, are we done?! ITS FREEZING out here!!"actually, it really was pretty chilly...it was in the mid to lower 40's that daystill smiles for me though! :)Little ADD each time the wind blew the leaves...His little nose turns red just like Mommy's. :)His latest thing, finding his toes :)And his new face which is usually accompanied by the "mmmm" sound and some spit :)
and theres the spit :)
Tyler and I's least favorite part of the day...the time that Daddy has to leave for work :(
Tyler's great Grandmother got Tyler these adorable little scrubs...they say "Dr. T. Schramm on them. :) Mommy's stethoscope of course

This picture looks like he is saying "Wud up!"

And after a long day of play and fun, Tyler is OUT for the count...usually sleeping till 9 every morning...ahh, sleep. Wonderful bliss!! :)

Cousinly Love

My sister Joanna, her husband, and my nephew Andrew came for a surprise visit last Saturday. They were driving through and needed a break in the traveling. So, they stopped for a couple hours. It was a short, but sweet visit! Andrew and Tyler were so fun together. I wish they could grow up closer together but alas this will just have to do for now. Here's some pictures of their fun.

Tyler's face cracks me up in this one

Cuddling with Aunt Joanna

Andrew was copying Tyler...it was so funny because Tyler likes to eat the rug so thats what Andrew was doing...and he was saying things like "smells good" proceeded by "bleah!" and spitting out the fuzz. Yet, he continued to do it. It was funny

Andrew was cooperating so well...Tyler however, just wanted to play with Andrew's head!

LOVE this picture!

and this one...

And this one!! :)Thanks for stopping by Tim and Joanna! Can't wait to see you again!

Proof that we have a growing boy on our hands!

Tim and I tried to recreate a few pictures that we took of Tyler when he was just a little peanut...well, lets just say, he isn't a little peanut anymore!!

Age 12 days

Age 5 months and 10 days



Age 12 days...

Age 5 months and 10 days

Pumpkin Patch

I went with my friend Cynetta and her two boys to take pictures at the pumpkin patch. Tyler's first time, well, out of the womb anyway. For whatever reason, he pretty much refused to look up at me so we will be going for a second attempt another day. But here are a few of the pictures we did get.

A Daddy and his boy

Tim had to try out our new Baby Bjorn :)

And I think Tyler liked being with his Daddy

I was busy checking my e-mail in the other room and heard, well, nothing coming from Tyler's bedroom so I went to check it out. Tim was rocking Tyler to sleep...my heart is so full and I am so blessed with these two precious boys! I couldn't ask for a better husband and father to my son!

Precious Boy!

I know I am bias, but what a sweet boy!!!

Tyler's First Cereal

On October 1st, we started Tyler on rice cereal. I really didn't want to start anything until 6 months, but when he started eating 10 oz before bed and even that was only lasting 8-9 hours, I knew it was probably time. Lets just say, I sure wish he could have waited!! He doesn't like it which makes for a VERY unenjoyable 20-30 minutes that it takes to get 1 tablespoon down him. I know we are only on day 3 now but I sure hope it gets better soon!! Here's a few pictures of the occasion, which falsely give the viewer the idea that he liked it...watch the video below to understand how he really feels :) Sorry its long. I didn't feel like editing it!

no more of that, Mommy!

Yay! No more cereal! At least for tonight :)

I love those blue eyes!

Grandpa and Grandma Schramm's visit

Tim's parents came out for a week...and as you can see from the pictures, I think they loved every minute of it!! Of course, Tim and I didn't take very many pictures, we always seem to forget the important stuff, so a few of these are the ones Tim's parents took.

Do you think Sherry could be smiling any bigger? Thats one proud Grandma!

Grandpa's FIRST time ever meeting Tyler. I think they got along just fine


When Tim's parents first got there, I had kept Tyler up so they could see him. But they got in at almost 11...WAY past Tyler's bed time. He was so funny!

Tim's parents spoiled us BIG time and took us shopping for Tyler. Here he is standing like a big boy in one of his new outfits, including the shoes!

While Tim's parents were here, we also went down to the Creation Museum just south of Cincinnati. Along with all the clothes, Tim's parents got us a Baby Bjorn carrier...TOTALLY unexpected gift. I had a chance to use it while at the Creation Museum.

And of course, Tyler had to try out the triceratops!

Not sure who had more fun with this!!

All in all, we had a great time with Tim's folks and are so thankful for all that they did for us while they were out here! They mowed our grass while we were at work, took care of Tyler, helped us cut down some trees, plus spoiled us by taking us shopping and out to dinner at one of my favorite restaurants, Olive Garden. Thank you!!! Can't wait to see you in November!

Tipp City's Mum Festival

Last Saturday was Tipp City's (the town just north of where Tim and I currently live) annual Mum Festival. It was a new experience for us as we have never been able to participate in it before, but our church does a float every year and hands out candy during the parade. Tim's parents were also able to be here for that so that was neat. Here's some pictures of the parade.

We saw these guys practicing...they were amazing!!


The start of our crew...the walkers handing out candy. Tipp City has a rule that you can't throw candy (what kind of parade is that?!) so we bag ours and hand it out.

Our float...3rd overall


Tyler and I were "riders." The side of the float read "As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you." So I was on there with Tyler and Lori was on there with her 3 boys, the youngest who was only 4 days old there! Tyler fell asleep about 2 minutes into it :)

I couldn't resist posting this one. :)

Some fun ones of Tyler :)

Tyler brings such joy to Tim and I's life. He is full of smiles and rarely cries other than being hungry. He has perfected rolling over from front to back and is now working on perfecting back to front! He loves to "stand" with assistance and being tickled by Daddy's goatee on his belly. But Mommy knows that his number one tickle spot is his little thighs!! He DOES have hair but its coming in bleach blonde (not a surprise when both of his parents were the same way!) He chews on his fingers and hands CONSTANTLY and much to mom's dismay is beginning to enter the slobbering fase. :/ His big blue eyes could tell a story and he is just overall the cutest baby in the world. :) But I'm just his mom. :)

This is the most impractical hat I have ever seen, but it was just too funny not to put on him.

And, he doesn't care one bit apparently!

I always thought that most babies move themselves backwards by kicking their feet...Tyler, as is evidenced by the track in the rug, goes forwards. :) And, I love how he left the hat behind

Probably my favorite hat, thanks to Cynetta for letting me borrow it. I know he looks silly with it sideways, but really, thats the way it stays on best! ;)

Congratulations Board Family!!

Our friends Tim and Lori added a 3rd boy to their family on September 22. Elijah Kenneth, weighing 7lb 5oz and 20 inches long.

I would say after just hours post delivery, Lori looks a little too good here!! :)

A very proud oldest brother :)
I CAN NOT believe that Tyler was actually over a pound smaller than Elijah when I took him home from the hospital. I've been told before but I now know it all too well, that they do grow up way too fast. :(

See what I mean?? He hardly fit in the little newborn bassinet!