Drum Roll....

You may pause the music below if you want to hear his playing ;).

  He loves his drum set, seriously we never taught him what to do with the drums he just grabbed the sticks and started jamming out one day. He is a natural.  Looks like we may have to start saving up for some music lessons ;).

  He is also cutting his first top tooth and he has been so uncomfortable, I can see them both coming through, one faster then the other. Teething really bites, I feel so bad for him.  We have been applying the hylands teething jell, freezer wash cloths and a lot of teething toys.

  His daddy was home with him all of last week, due to TJ getting a new job, while in transition he took the week off.  I am so happy for him, he will be home more often and well, that is simply such a blessing, I feel so lucky to have my best friend home more often!  With that said, the week TJ was home Ty decided to start crawling forward for him.  I am not huge on the whole throwing his milestones out there in your face kinda thing.  But in reality, Tyce was so close to crawling forward for a couple months now that when he did it I was sooooo proud.  My heart was filled with joy at my son's accomplishments.   At whatever his pace he is mine and when he does something big I can't help but beam of happiness for him.

  Once the joy began to settle in, so did the oh no we have to for real baby proof.  He starting to stick those little hands and fingers every where.

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Oh Oh...

  It has been a big week, and next week will be even bigger.  Next week Tuesday Ty will be the 1!

  Now I must continue to plan for Captain Tyce's first Birthday voyage this weekend!  Will share a lot of pictures of his big days!!!

Thanks for reading I hope you enjoyed his drum playing for you!

Tulip Time 2011

  Ty's personality is ever evolving.  He is becoming braver, he is learning cause and effect and he knows not to put something in his mouth if he didn't like it before.  He also has this fascination with his cousins, he stares, he watches, and then he wants to be with them, doing what they are doing, even if it means smacking his moms mac book.  He is determined, he sees something fun and he breakdance crawls, rolls, throws his legs in the air until he approaches his destination.  He is no quitter, he is determined and that makes me so proud. He might not have the ''perfect'' crawl but it works for him.

  This week was Tulip Time, and Tyce got to wear his Grandpa's Dutch costume.  He went to all three parades and clapped the entire time a band would come by.  But his favorite was his aunt's and mom's old high school band,  The Holland High Marching Dutchman Band ;).  

  Here is our little Dutchxican ;).

What's all the commotion?

He looks so big here! Needless to say it was really hot outside and the suit didn't last long, it slowly got stripped off.

Nash, Tyce and Royce

Clapping for the marchers

He was so excited, but it was hot for Michigan, luckily we were right in front of my work so I was able to take him in the AC
every half hour.

And yes, I so did this, it only lasted one year, but it still makes me so proud to say I was part of this band.

  It was a great tulip time!

And thank you for a house full of people I love.

AMEN.

My baby has his own sass in eating.  I walked into his room and he was like this ;).

This kid loves his dog, or loves to traumatize his dog, I spend most of the day telling one to not lick the other and the other not to pinch or pull the other ones tail. 

Park Day

Royce came over to play with Ty and they loved the swings ;)  Royce wanted to be in the baby swing.

My baby loves the outdoors like me! ;)

And he loved the fluffy grass.

  I used to think Mothers day was just another Hallmark holiday.  But this year it was so special, it had so much meaning and I loved every second of it.   I snuggled in and took a nap with my little baby boy.  It couldn't have been more perfect and I just loved it.  Later that evening we had a Martinez family kickball game, it was a friggen riot!!!  Some of us left with bruised knees and some of us limping, but none the less it was fun. 

  And we owe so much to this wonderful woman who raised us.  My mother is my hero. My mother is beautiful, confident, brave, giving, and above all loves her children and grandchildren endlessly.  My mother is strong and full of faith.  On this mother's day, I thank God for blessing me with such a wonderful mother.  Thank you mama for always being there, for always pushing me to be more,  for making me a better person, for giving us tradition, and teaching us to be better women like you! We all look up to you, we love you.  Feliz dia de las madres, a mi madrecita querida!!!  Te quiero mucho!

The house does not rest upon a ground, but upon a woman. -Mexican Proverb  

I love these two so very much!

 More kickball pics ;)

I think this was the most brutal part, ''the draft''.

And he pulled a hamstring

Family is everything. Amen.