New Music!

This song came out about the time Tyler was born, and Ryan and I decided that it's his song. Our photographer set his newborn pictures to it for us. It was soooo cute! So...here it is. Btw--you have to press play :)

Picture Preview!

Here are some of Tyler's 6 month pictures! If you're so inclined, you can access the rest by going to www.smilesbywire.com and then our customer name is Keely Knoche and the access code is LTPP0162110472JCP. Why the access code has to be a million numbers long is beyond me. That's why cut and paste is a fabulous feature!

Is he not the cutest boy ever?

Cutest. Baby. Ever.

We took Tyler to get his 6 month pictures done today at JC Penney. I hope you guys are ready, because in about 10 days you're gonna get a link to some of the cutest pictures you have ever seen. In my opinion anyway.

He was SO good and was a total ham for the camera. The photographer said he was the best baby she had ever worked with. Seriously, we went in there thinking we would spend like $50, and we spent almost $200 because they were so precious. Oh well. He's only 6 months once!

Stay tuned for the cuteness. You'll need a few days to prepare yourself, anyway.

A Very Merry Half-Birthday to Me!

I'm six months old! Mommy can't believe how time flies! Anyway, here's some documentation of the big day! Including my newest trick.......I can stand! Someone has to put me there of course, and I have to hold on, and it doesn't last too long, but I can do it! My doctor's appointment is on Tuesday so I'll report back with my new weight.....I bet I'm a chunker!

A Busy Weekend!

This has been an event-filled weekend! First, my repaired highchair finally came in, so I got to eat in there for the first time. I like it, and Mommy does too because she doesn't have to bend over to feed me like she did when I ate in the swing!

Then, on Friday night, I went to the mall with Mommy and her friend Lauren, and my friends Brennan and Cristiana. Then they came over to play and eat pizza. Their Dad came too. Brennan is about three weeks younger than me and we had so much fun! We rolled around on my playmat (Brennan has less junk in the trunk than I do, so he can already flip BOTH ways! What a big boy!) and played in my excersaucer!

Then, on Saturday, we went out to see Mommy's cousin Megan and Ava! Mommy forgot to take her camera, so we don't have pictures of that. But Ava ate cheerios and I layed on her playmat, and we both watched Elmo! Mommy and Megan ate Chick-Fil-A and yummy cake, and just talked and talked. Those two wouldn't shut up! And then when we got home, Uncle Randy and Aunt Becky and Cousin Travis came over! They hadn't seen me in a while and were amazed at how dashingly handsome I have become. Of course I know I'm handsome. Mommy tells me everyday!

And then finally, today around lunchtime Mommy took me on my first BIG BOY stroller ride! I got to face forward for the first time and I loved it! It was such a nice day (although a little windy) and I looked around at the sky and the trees. A couple doggies stopped to lick me too!

And now, as Mommy types this, I am passed out in my crib. I am one tired boy after all this action!

He Has More Than One Outfit, I Swear

Seriously, how many times has this kid been photographed in the blue striped onesie? Ridiculous! We do really like that outfit cause it's so soft, but Mommy is going to make a concentrated effort to branch out. It'll probably only fit for a couple more weeks anyway.

Btw, I've been finding lots of ways to entertain myself lately. Some of them involve paper towels.

Also, Gabe and Kelsie came to visit us for Valentine's Day. We went up to Breckenridge and it was really fun! Mom and I stayed at the house with Kim and Sam while everyone else went skiing, but we still had a very good time. I've started to notice my surroundings so I don't sleep very well when we're away from home, but I crashed and slept the whole way home in the car.

And that's about it from the Knoche household this week. We're so exciting.

Feet Are Awesome!

My new fave thing to do is hold on to both of my feet. I may or may not chew on them every once in a while. Feet are way cool.

I'm also working on sitting up. I sat up today by myself for 30 seconds. I'm getting to be such a big boy. It makes Mommy kind of sentimental.

Gramette left today. WE ARE SAD!!!!!!! But we'll see her soon at Easter. Grandpa has promised us the Golden Egg and we are pumped!!!!!!!!

Oh yes, and I forgot. I'm eating bananas now too. I heart me some bananas.

Ear Update

Tyler appears to be feeling better. He's sleeping again--halleluah!!!!!! That pink stuff works! Although it gives the boy a nasty diaper rash......no pics today, but just thought ya'll would want to know that he's better :)

In other news, Gramette is coming tomorrow! Tyler is beside himself with excitement and in anticipation of being held ALL weekend!!!!!!!!

Two Firsts

Happy First--sweet potatoes! Loved em. Have eaten them a couple times now.

Yucky First--ear infection! Hate it. Mommy slept about 30 minutes last night because she was up dealing with me--I wouldn't eat, wouldn't sleep, nothing! But I didn't run a temperature until this morning, and then she knew something was wrong. So I went to the doctor and got some medicine. It's interesting because the pediatricians have actually adopted a "wait and see" policy with all ear infections (as in, no antibiotics unless the infection is really severe) but that policy doesn't apply to kids under six months. And since I am a lowly five months, I get the pink stuff twice a day. And Tylenol as often as my crabby self requires it!!!!!!!!!

Bouncy, Bouncy, Bouncy

I keep trying to get a good picture of him in his bouncer and he keeps turning away from me! I finally got him to look back at me though! He loves his bouncer too, of course! This kid is so mellow he'll hang out wherever I put him......where did he come from?????

It's Not Easy Being Green!

Tyler had his first non-cereal food today! Avocados = YUM!!!!

My First Motocross Outfit

.....courtesy of Zach and Jessica! It's not likely that he'll ever actually DO motocross (Mommy and Daddy think it's too dangerous) but he makes the clothes look good!

Progress.

Tyler D slept last night with one arm out of the swaddler! This might not seem like a big deal, but for a boy who likes to be cuddled as much as he does, it is! I've been trying to start him on the road to unswaddling for quite some time, and he has just resisted and resisted, until last night. I swaddled the rest of him but left that one arm out, and gave him a little crocheted blanket to hold onto (the blanket belongs to Julia, my babysitter's daughter--she uses it for her dolls!). Anyway, he slept. It's progress!

I Heart My Exersaucer

He digs it! So many toys, so little time.........

On another note, I took him to the doctor for his weight check today (remember, they were a little concerned that he didn't gain any weight between three and four months), and he's gained a pound in a little over two weeks! Dr. K said he's making up for lost time! I always thought he was plenty chunky....and now he doesn't have to go back until six months!

He Rolled!

While I do not have photodocumentation of this, Tyler rolled! All by himself! Twice! We've been suspecting that he could do it for a while, because if we kind of set him with one arm under him, he just flips right over. But he never seemed too motivated to actually flip himself over. Until today! He was having tummy time and I was in his room drying my hair (he is very entertained by the hairdryer) and he looked way up and arched his back to look at my hair and stretched his arms out.....and boom! Flipped over! It was adorable! Mommy may or may not have made a really big deal out of it, to the point that we had Daddy and both doggies in the room on "roll-watch".

Look What I Can Do!

Now, don't get to thinking that he actually got himself into this position. But when I put him there, he stayed for a couple minutes! Good Tyler. Now if only he could learn to crate.........

Cereal!

Tyler had his 4-month appointment today! He's doing great. The doctor was a little concerned that he hasn't gained any weight since his three-month check, but at that appointment they weighed him with his clothes on and also he's had a cold, so he might not be eating really well. She just wants us to watch him. And then she said that we should start him on some cereal once a day. So we did--that was a interesting venture! He did pretty well though, considering he has a snotty nose. Check it out--this is one messy boy!!

Christmas Pictures!

Here are some pictures from our Christmas! We traveled all over Texas and had the best time! Tyler got lots of fun presents and got to meet all the aunts and uncles and cousins. He was a little overwhelmed, I won't deny. But in a good way.

Christmas Pictures (or Ways to Torture Your Child During the Holidays)

Although none of these made the Christmas card (we used Daddy's favorite picture instead), I thought they were hilarious and thought you all should see them!

Happy Reindeer!

Nobody will do what I tell them to. Dogs. Babies. Oy.

So Sorry

I apologize for our long absence. I know a couple of you have been quite anxious for new pictures! I can't blame you. Tyler is bigger and CUTER every day!

We're wondering if he's starting to teethe. He has become a drool-master of his Aunt Anna's caliber.

He has loved his activity mat for a while now, but now he likes to lay on the pillow and check out what everyone is doing! Macy and Lucy think this position is prime for dog licks. It makes Tyler giggle, which in turn makes Mommy and Daddy giggle. It's a funny house we inhabit.

Check out the head action. He's getting so strong!


My Daddy is silly!