Year of Tate: Day 359

At 4:42 pm on Christmas Day, Tate lost his battle with his arch nemesis, Nap.

Year of Tate: Day 358

Christmas Eve at my grandma's house. Holding the present like this was all Tate's idea.

Christmas Pictures/ Year of Tate: Day 350

This year we went to Fotofly to get Santa pictures. Pictures are kinda difficult with a baby.

Year of Tate: Day 347

We visited the Stringtown Polar Express today and it pretty much made Tate's life.

We even got to visit Santa's workshop and Tate told Santa that he wanted a "choo-choo."

Year of Tate: Day 345

We decorated the tree today and by "we" I mean Tate. We only got about 15 ornaments on the tree before I decided 2 year olds decorating is a bad idea but I let Tate do it. He only decorated the bottom three rows and he only did about a 3 foot wide section of those rows.

He's pouting because he didn't want his picture taken.

After he had decorated, he took some of the ornaments off to play with. During this time his dragons are kissing Winnie the Pooh goodnight.

Year of Tate: Day 340

We visited Great Grandma today. Tate loves her and loves being at her house.

Year of Tate: Day 332

This is how Tate becomes a Ninja Turtle.

Also, that hat is a baby size and fits him like a yarmulke but he insists on wearing it everywhere. A new beanie is definitely on his Christmas list.

Year of Tate: Day 330

When did he get so freaking big?

Year of Tate: Day 324

Falling asleep, sitting up on Grandma's couch...that's how you know Tate has had a long day.

Year of Tate: Day 315

Playing on the teeter totter with Aunt Wart-Wart at the Museum of Natural Curiosity.

Year of Tate: Day 302

Taking over Brynn's 1 month photo shoot.

Year of Tate: Day 267

September 24, 2014

We went to Thanksgiving Point today. We finally bought a pass and visited The Museum of Natural Curiosity, The Museum of Ancient Life and Farm Country.

My goal was to walk myself into labor (that didn't work) but I did wear Tate out.

He loved the Museum of Natural Curiosity but it was still a bit busy and he has a really hard time sharing spaces and toys so we went to the other areas hoping for less crowds.

Tate was not a fan of the Museum of Ancient Life and we left pretty quickly. He loved the animals at Farm Country and especially loved the wagon ride and the pony ride. He even let me take a picture of him on the horse.

His very favorite part was the fact that they stamped his hand at each entrance. He tried to show anyone who walked past us all his stamps. When I would ask what he was going to tell his dad about he would stick out his hands and say "Stamp!"

Year of Tate: Day 261

September 18, 2014

We went to the aquarium today after a lot of time away.

It was empty and blissful. No crowds make for a much better experience. I highly suggest getting there when they open now that all the kids are back in school.

Tate is still in a "no pictures. EVER." kind of mood so this is the best one I got.

Year of Tate: Day 253

September 10, 2014

Tate likes minty things. He loves peppermint candies and will eat them all day if we let him. Husband decided to give him a piece of a Listerine strip one day and Tate was all about it. He eats them and immediately asks for more.

Year of Tate: Day 241

August 29, 2014

Me: "Tate, hold the squash like a baby."
Tate:

Our baby may have a fighting chance against Tate. He might just enjoy having her around.

Year of Tate: Day 226

August 14, 2014
 It was quite a fun day for Tate today. We started out by babysitting a little boy (which is not fun for Tate, he hate the sharing of toys and attention).  After babysitting we went to The Museum of Natural Curiosity. Tate loved the water room and the wind tunnel.

In the wind tunnel.

After that we went to pick up Husband at work and got a little dinner. Then we headed to the Sunset Safari at the zoo.  It was nice to not have all the crowds but most of the animals were asleep though we did get to see some of the animals that are normally asleep during the day up and awake.

He loves this statue. He kept asking to take it with us and tired to pull it out of the ground. So if anyone is wondering about birthday presents...

It was a fun day and Tate and I were very tired by the end of it (I was also very swollen by the end). I wish we could have more days like this!

Year of Tate: Day 218

August 6, 2014

Nap time

Year of Tate: Day 216

August 4, 2014

Tate really likes the iPad. 

When did he get so big?

I had a doctor appointment today so my mom watched Tate while I was gone. He had a great time aparently.

Sliding with his helmet on. Safety is a top priority for Tate.

Wearing Papa Mike's glasses.

Watering the flowers.

Trying to water Courtney.

Thanks for taking such good care of Tate while I was gone!

Year of Tate: Day 215

August 3, 2014

We celebrated Tate's birthday today. Tate won't actually be 2 until the end of the month but having your sister who lives in Florida here is a good excuse to celebrate early.  We had the party at a park and even though the weather was rainy and windy at the beginning it cleared up enough to not be horrible. The park was a huge hit with all the kids and the adults loved that the kids had something to do while waiting on food.

Tate was so excited for his cake and loved all the attention when everyone was singing.

He waited so patiently until the song was over then blew out his candles.

Cake is so yummy!

Year of Tate: Day 214

August 2, 2014

Tate fell asleep while holding cousin Peter's hand in the backseat. Precious.