Jan-Feb

2017 has been good so far! 

TJ has been doing some creative movement classes.

TJ wanted a watch, after a lot of looking online, he picked a Darth Vader watch. 

It fits on his bicep better than his wrist.

TJ never fails to amaze us with his strength and natural athletic ability. 

Future Olympian!

It was Mo Willem's week at TJ's preschool, here he is "reading" (because he has the book memorized) a pigeon book to his best friend.

We've all been hiking Saturday mornings - its been a lot of fun. Samson gets exhausted and TJ is ready to do more!

Christmas

TJ's preschool singing Christmas songs - he started the dance circle

A group Mrs. Claus hug!

Singing in German

TJ wanted to give ice skating a try again - it was much much more successful than last year.

The calm before the chaos!

A big bike for an almost four year old!

Kindereggs from J's Italy trip

A speeding cowboy

We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas!

20 Questions with TJ

I found this interview online to ask your kids once a year these 20 questions and see how their answers change every year.

What is your favorite color?

yellow and purple, lila und gelb

what is your favorite toy?

I just like to play with my transformer

What is your favorite fruit?

little apples

What is your favorite tv show?

I love Dinotrucks

What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch?

chicken and fries and chick - fil -a

what is your favorite thing to wear?

a short sleeve shirt with a long sleeve shirt under it, just like Daddy

What is your favorite game?

some puzzle games

What is your favorite snack?

peas (from Trader Joes)

What is your favorite animal?

a blue and purple zebra (???!!!!), and skunks, and big puppies

What is your favorite song?

Darth Vader Song (Imperial March) and Blur - Song 2

What is your favorite book?

Monster Truck Book and Darth Vader book

Who is your best friend?

Tom, Mia, Ben, and Palmer, and Liam, and Jenson

What is your favorite sport?

I like to play baseball and golf (mini)

what is favorite thing to do outside?

play on the playground

What is your favorite drink?

apple juice, milk, water, coconut water, tea, and lemonade

What is your favorite holiday?

Halloween and Christmas

What do you like to take to bed with you at night?

just knuffle bunny

What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?

peanut butter sandwich

What do you want for dinner on your birthday?

ummmm a cake

What do you want to be when you grown up?

Jesus

Currently 38" Tall and 33 pounds

This is my favorite picture of our Church Christmas pageant.  We think TJ has inherited R's love of singing.  Many prayers and much love to everyone over Christmas, we know this can not be an easy time right now.

Halloween

 TJ had a great Halloween! He has decided it is his favorite holiday!

First he was Batman at his school party!

Then he was a purple and yellow ghost!

When you are super cute bakeries give you lavender macaroons on Halloween!

Neighborhood trick or treating!

 "This is not my Halloween costume, this is what I wear to put out fires"~TJ

August

Back to School

TJ was a big fan of the Olympics and has been setting up Olympic events at home!

We went to a trampoline jumping park in Chattanooga while visiting Bubbe for her Birthday and TJ wanted to try the trapeze bar - this kiddo is fearless! 

TJ singing Bubbe "Happy Birthday" 

TJ had his first trip to the dentist and did great! He even let them polish his teeth and do x-rays! 

This is TJ's self portrait from Preschool - it is hanging over his hook for his book bag. 

July

Three years ago on July 24th the judge pronounced us a family! TJ wanted to play mini golf to celebrate this year's Family Day. 

E had a convention in Branson MO to attend so the rest of the family packed up and came along ( J, Omi, Bubbe, GrandDaddy, and of course TJ), except poor Samson, who had to stay in a kennel.

We spent the night on the way there and on the way back in Memphis at The Peabody where we got to see the famous ducks march in and out!

TJ enjoyed lots of Grandparent time - having all three of them together!

 

Snow Cones and lots and lots of pool time!

We met an Atlanta Santa helper  by chance in Branson!

and saw Parades!

and played Pirate mini golf!

This is TJ's scary pirate face, I'm sure no explanation was necessary ;)

Back in Memphis on the way home, we rode the trolley!

and were happy to be back in our own beds!

Summer

This picture is one of E and J's favorites from preschool this year - TJ is such a silly little guy who loves being a part of everything!

End of school party!

First Day and Last Day!

Car trips with Samson

Toddler Takeover - an arts festival with his best friend

TJ gave himself a tattoo  (this is a spider and her web)

Figo Pasta with his best buddy!

TJ and his best friend did a week of Theatre Camp - they were astronauts during the show for their favorite grown ups!

Complete with rockets!

TJ said his favorite part of theatre camp was playing with a red ball