The 9th Month

Oh, Ty Jacob, how did you get to be almost 10 months old?!?! Here's what the last month looked like....

Here is our first "kids" birthday party to celebrate Everhett's 1st birthday. There were about a dozen kiddos Ty's age, and it was so cute to watch them all play together.

Ty loved the little girls and I think they loved him back! Lucy in the white kept playing with Ty's hair, and Elsie Kate (in the pink) played with our little man all afternoon! I think we may have had some love connections!

We've been doing a lot of hanging out trying to stay cool.

And how cute is this?!?! Betsy and her girls did this little outfit for Ty when he was born, so Ty could be just like his daddy (as if he wasn't an exact carbon copy already).

And the same day, Ty learned how to go from sitting to standing on his own. He's attempting walking, but he hasn't mastered it yet. He's is "cruising" (holding on to furniture, etc at record speed!), and getting a few bumps and bruises along the way....

Ty has graduated to the big tub and loves it! Bath time is one of our favorite times of the day. And his neon earplugs make quiet the fashion statement!

Ty enjoyed a visit from Larry and Gina (Pa and Ra), and he also got a visit from Debbie (Nana) but I didn't get a picture that day. He had been to the doctor for his 9 month check-up and wasn't feeling great.

My first mother's day was more special than I could have imaged. Jeff and Ty did a great job. Jeff gave Ty my present, and he came running in his walker with it....it's a priceless moment I will never forget. I am so lucky to be honored on a day with so many other great mothers...it makes me even more appreciative that I had such an amazing mom to learn from.

Nona dressed Ty in this outfit on one of the Saturdays she kept Ty and Jeff kept saying he had on a pimp hat! Only Jeff.....

And that rounds out the 9th month with our little man. We love him so much, and we are enjoying all the new joys of having such an active little guy. He has enriched our lives more than he will ever understand. We love you to the moon and back Ty Jacob....it's a privilege to be your parents.

Coming soon....pics of our first visit to the "big" pool!

Love and kisses to you all!

More firsts

Up first, Ty is working on eating finger foods! This is the coolest little contraption. We can put fresh fruits and veggies in here and Ty can chew on them. It strains them so he never gets too much at one time.

As you could tell from the last post, Ty's Zack Efron hair need a little trim. So, of course, aunt Rene' gave him his first fabulous 'do! He must have know how handsome she was making him, because he never cried a peep. Of course, I'm sure it helped that Nona was there to hold him so I could be like the paparazzi taking pictures to document the occasion!

I know I'm bias, but seriously have you ever seen a cuter little boy?!?

It was another first...Easter! It started at home with a wonderful morning before we were off to see family.

Poppy taught Ty how to hunt for the best Easter eggs...so sweet!

And, they spent a lot of time together throughout the day. Ty loves his Poppy so much!!!

And his buddy Nona, took extra good care of him all day. He loves his Nona so much too!!!!

Megan helped Ty open his Easter basket from Nona and Poppy. As you can see, he got way too many things!

Aunt Dar, or as she has been affectionately renamed, Nona #2! Love!!!!

And as you can see, Nona #2 did way too much too!

Uncle Brent and aunt Lauren, always do too much and Ty's first Easter was no exception.

Ty loves them so very much!!!

There are no words for how amazing Ty's first Easter was. Everyone went above and beyond to ensure the day was perfect, memorable, and special. More than the gifts, which were so incredible and way too much, it was wonderful that the day was full of family and love. Ty is so lucky to have family that loves him, and wants him the have the best experiences in life.

Life is complicated and busy, and it's easy to forget how much each day is a gift. We can never thank you all enough for taking the time to make Ty feel loved more than he can understand. Through all our recent health hardships, you guys have been a rock for Jeff and I. The calls, text, and emails keep us positive and make us strive everyday to be the good parents and people you all have taught us in your examples.

We love you guys, and we are beyond lucky to have you as role models for Ty Jacob.

Until next time, XOXO!

TJB at 8 Months

TJB is 8 months! Where does the time go? It goes so quickly when each day is filled with new adventures. There is always something new and somehow an even stronger love for this little guy. Jeff and I are the luckiest people in the world!

We laugh now about all the times we wanted Ty to crawl, because now there is no stopping him! He is curious, super fast, and into everything! The delight when he is able to get something he wants is so fun to watch.

Now that he has mastered the crawling thing, he is working really hard to figure out how to pull up and walk. Soon enough I'm sure I'll be posting that he's cruising. The kid has never been a timid one trying new things.

Before our eyes, our little 5 pound baby is turning into a boy. It's the most wondrous, fulfilling sight. And this month a little more heartwarming for me, as Ty's first word was mama! We're still working on dada...I feel certain when he says it, Jeff will be even more wrapped around Ty's finger.

As all of you know, Ty Jacob loves his food. And this month he has started feeding himself a little bit! It's hysterical to watch....and super messy to clean up, but a joy none the less! This was his first go at it!

Now, he crams as many puffs in as he can! I have a feeling this kid will eat us out of house and home when he gets older!

And after a rocky start to the sippy cup, Ty is finally figuring it out....so cute!

We've been enjoying some fun days outside with this gorgeous weather. Oh, how we love Spring!

I'm sure TJB will kill me for this picture when he gets older, but his Zack Efron hair looks really wild most mornings. I couldn't resist a picture of it!

Ty's green dinosaur (aka the green gobbler) is a favorite.

Shoes! It's time for shoes! I'm one of those mom's that does most things "by the book", and waited until Ty was close to walking to have him fitted for shoes. Like everything else, he has his dad's wide foot.

Happy in his new shoes from Momma and Daddy.

And loving his new shoes from Nona and Poppy (Nona wouldn't have missed this moment for anything-she was so excited to help fit Ty for his first shoes!). He thinks he's such a big boy when he puts them on.

Lastly, Ty got tubes put in his little ears this month. He had a chronic ear infection that couldn't be cured by antibiotics. Everyone was amazing in their outpouring of love, prayers, and support. Even though it was a simple procedure, the worry never stops as a parent. We just want our little guy to feel better, be able to sleep and hear, and generally enjoy himself. Fingers crossed this is the miracle cure everyone keeps telling us it is!

We hope you enjoyed our month in review as much a we enjoyed living it. Every month Jeff and I think it can't get any better, yet every month it does. Being a parent is definitely the greatest gift in life. Every night when I'm rocking Ty I thank God for these moments and experiences, and ask him to help us never take a single second of it forgranted.

Until next month, XOXO!

7 months

It looks like our blog is getting to be on a monthly update schedule, so here is what the last month looked like! Ty baby celebrated his first Valentine's Day with some valentines from his aunt Dar and Nona and Poppy (who put a little extra sweet money treat inside!). Think he's spoiled rotten yet?!?!

And many of you know how much we love to stroll at the park with our friends. Here is our little guy on a bright sunny shinny day. Our friends Meriam and Houston were so sweet and gave Ty some sunglasses...how cute!

Ty and his buddy Houston!

Ty is in love with motion! He loves cruising in his walker, crawling, hopping...really anything that requires action. He's just like his dad...into everything!

Mama and Ty Jacob enjoying a little cuddle time :) Pretty sure there's nothing any better!

Dada and Ty enjoying being wild. They are a hoot together :) Pretty sure there's nothing Jeff loves more either!

Here's a little peek at the recent updates I've done to Ty's room. We love spending time rocking and reading in his space. It's serene and calming, and a perfect place to spend some quite time.

I thought I posted another pic of the other side of the room, but we'll save that for the next post!

Here's our little guy mid crawl....I love that he stopped to pose for a pic! This was the day he turned the big 7 months!

And, lastly he's really getting into his toys. If it moves or makes noise, this little guy is happy as a clam! Pretty sure there's also nothing better than the sound of him laughing, squealing, giggling, and trying to talk.

Life is joyful, full, and very happy at the moment. Ty Jacob has moved from the 4th percentile in weight/height, etc. to the 50th percentile! As Dr. Lett said, he's realized his growth potential! And everyday we realize how lucky we are to be Ty's parents. We love you to the moon and back son!

6 Months

Our baby boy is 6 months today! We are overjoyed to celebrate half a year with this little guy.....after all, he's the best thing that ever happened to our family!

Our little guy is as happy as can be. He's growing great (we head to the doctor next week, so stay tuned for the exact numbers). He's crawling backwards, sideways, and almost the right way! He's sleeping very consistently 11 hours a night...woohoo! He's eating rice cereal and some yummy veggies (I'll post some pics of me making the baby food{thanks Elizabeth and Faye}). He seems to be enjoying life, and we are so incredibly grateful for that. I think we've all figured out what works...until we start another chapter of changes!

Thanks for keeping up with our growing family. We love getting the texts and emails about the blog. We are always happy to brag about our little guy and it's nice to know everyone else isn't totally over hearing it! We truly love you all. XOXO!

So big!

Ty is happy, healthy, and growing like a weed. The Bowman house is full of laughter and squeals these days. It's hard to remember the days before Ty because it feels like life began once we had him!

Thank you all for your continued love and support. We are grateful Ty is surrounded by so many amazing people.

Love to you all. XOXO!