California Trip...

Last week we headed to California to put Carmen Millsfield to rest. She was Andy's grandma and Tyler's great-grandma. She passed away on February 11, 2010 after suffering from Alzheimer's for several years. She will be missed so much, but we are glad that she is in heaven with her husband and people she loved. Her funeral service was amazing. So many people showed up from all over the state and country and since she was in the navy as a young girl, there were some men there from the military to play Taps for her.

While we were in California, we had a chance to have fun as well. All the relatives were there so we had fun watching Tyler and his cousins play and enjoy each other. We went to Travel Land, a train museum. Tyler had a blast! Here are just a few of the pictures...

Carmen Millsfield...We will miss you!

The family together again. Tyler was only 3 months old the last time we were all together.
Travel Town...

Cousins...Jack, Tyler, and Maddie

All dressed up...

Playing with Bepa...

20 week ultrasound...

We had another chance to see baby boy #2 about a week and a half ago (sorry updates weren't sooner) at 20 weeks. Everything looks great with our new little guy. He was weighing in at about 12 ounces and all organs were developing very well. He was measuring one day earlier than his due date so hopefully he will come early. The doctor measured my belly and I am measuring about 2 cm larger than normal, just like with Tyler. I was surprised to learn that I had lost 2 pounds since our appointment 3 weeks earlier and have only gained a total of 2 pounds this whole pregnancy (even though I look huge)!

Handsome little guy...
Still a boy (thank goodness)...

Cute little piggies...

So this was me at 11 weeks...

and this is me at 21 weeks!

Fun with Chef...

Chef "Al Fredo" is one of Tyler's favorite toys. It is something that he and his Daddy play with together. Tyler really thinks that this guy is his friend as he has full conversations with him. Tonight he was showing off in front of him. At one point he took out the guitar and sang for him. Then he decided to read to him before going to bed. I love this stage that Tyler is going through. He is so imaginative and so much fun...but he is really good at getting us to laugh!

Best Buddies...

A kiss goodnight...

Pause the music at the bottom for this one...Tyler is reading to his Chef friend and telling him all about the big moose, big bear, and more. He then goes on to sing one of his favorite tunes from the Wizard of Oz... Oh E Oh E Oh Oh. The video ends with him saying I love you in sign language.

Giving the Chef some milk before bed and saying goodnight.

Aquarium Fun...

Earlier this month we visited the aquarium in Denver. We had fun walking around as a little family and looking at all the fish and other animals. It was great timing because we had just gotten our aquarium at home and Tyler was really into all the fish swimming about. We also had a chance to use our new camera, which is amazing!

WILD Side...

Tyler was so funny (and hyper) the other night. After his shirt came off, another child was surfacing. He had a great time dancing, singing, and babbling. We had a good time hanging out together. Here is just a snapshot of his WILD side!

Baby Number 2...

Will be dressed in blue! We are so excited to have another boy. Tyler and him will be the best of friends...I hope. Here are some pictures of our little man at our recent ultrasound at 17 weeks...

Profile...
Almost full body...

Looking at you!

Yes! That is a boy for sure! Spread eagle for the camera...

Mouth open...

Four fingers and a thumb!

A Very Merry Christmas...

Christmas was wonderful this year! Tyler really had a great time on Christmas and Christmas Eve. The only bummer was that Andy was sick on Christmas Eve and I was sick on Christmas day. So that put a damper on things, however the enjoyment of Christmas was still so great! On Christmas Eve, we spent the evening at Mema and Bepa's house (Barb and Steve). We had fun eating tamales and opening some presents. Andy and I got a new camera, a very nice camera, that we are having so much fun with. This was a year of musical instruments, trains, trucks, and an aquarium for the family. We are so thankful for our many blessings!

Christmas morning! This is going to take a while :) I guess Tyler was a good boy this year...Santa brought so many toys!

Bepa and Tyler with some new bells!

A drum to add to the musical instruments...

Tyler just taking it all in...Such a cutie!

His new activity book from Opa...

Our family aquarium...we set this up at the top of the staircase and we have 11 beautiful fish in there. Tyler absolutely LOVES looking at this every day.

A new train...This is what Tyler asked Santa for this year! Thanks Santa!!!

A magna doodle from Grammie and Grandpa Larry...A big hit!

We couldn't forget a guitar for the Lafflam family band! Tyler is starting to make up his own songs that go something like this...la la la Elmo, la la Cookie, la la Mommy, la la Daddy.

A fire truck with real sirens from Opa.

An airplane from Uncle Matt and Aunt Ally...

Thank you to everyone who made this Christmas so special! We love you!