the random faces of Tyson...

Tyson's shy face.

Tyson's mad but compliant face. We get this look everytime he gets put in his carseat....after the initial wrangling is complete.

I can't even explain this one...Tyson's thinking face???

Tyson's scared face.

To give this picture a little background...we were once again amazed at how quickly he grows out of things (I know it's no surprise to other parents but we're new so give us a break). Anyway, this onesie looked like a muscle tee so Jason decided to make Tyson show his muscles. As you can see, it didn't really work. Instead of looking tough, he just looks like someone is trying to mug him.

fun in Wisconsin

a couple of weeks ago we were invited to my friend Dawn's house for her annual "swear jar party." It all started when Dawn decided she was going to clean up her language so she made herself (and others around her) pay a fine for cursing. That led to having enough funds to throw a large get together that was a blast...so she decided to make it an annual event. At the beginning of the night, Tyson was looking kind of worn out. 

so we gave him some Mt. Dew to pep him up...like any good parents would.

After that he became the life of the party...and decided it would be a good idea to ride Dawn's giant dog Daytona. I hope this is no indication of a possible wild future ahead of him.

This is Dawn's basement...which they basically renovated to look like a bar. It has a TV to watch 'the big game' on, slot machines and even a cash register (though I'm not sure why since she doesn't charge anything). 

It also comes complete with karaoke equipment...cuz what's a party without a little karaoke?

My friends (who also happen to be sisters) Katie and Erin decided they needed to be on my camera, with Dawn (the owner of the place) poking through in the background. All in all, it was a pretty good night....and I was still in bed before 10pm. 

Halloween...sort of

I absolutely love Halloween so I was very excited to do some costume shopping for the baby. We were originally thinking a turtle (when he gets curious about something he extends his neck as far as he can...very turtle like) but I found this great pony costume instead. 

At daycare, they dressed the kids up and paraded them around at the retirement home next door and when I got home from work I decided to play dress up again. 

That's honestly about all we did for Halloween. He was so exhausted by the time I came home from work he was almost begging to be put to bed...and I was so exhausted from work I was happy to oblige. I was a little worried that all of the trick-or-treaters would wake him up but he slept through everything. Maybe next year we can keep him awake long enough to go out...maybe:) 

We also had a little Devil sweatsuit that I got at a garage sale this summer...but I decided it can be used on any day, not just halloween so I put him in it to run errands....

and I wore him out. I think he must be hitting a growth spurt because this kid does not fall asleep in his carseat...and that's the second time he's done that in a couple of days!

fancypants

Recently, Tyson and I had a playdate with my friend Megan and her daughter Elsie. This time Megan brought her new fancypants camera along so she could capture some images of our activities...

throwing up the deuces to passers by...

Telling some jokes...which he found hilarious!

Playing super baby...(while silently realizing that Tyson has grown out of those overalls)


And checked out the local beauties..."hey pretty lady, you like my ride?"

All in all, it was a pretty good day.

How could I resist putting a picture of Megan's adorable daughter Elsie on here?

She is absolutely the most delightful child...very mild...very different from my little man.

Thanks for the pictures and the company Megan and Elsie!

update

So far introducing solid foods have been quite a ride. Some days he snarfs it right down...yesterday Jason was home with him because it was my weekend to work and after a couple of bites apparently the little man sucked in his bottom lip and would not let anything inside.
Fort Knox ain't got nothin' on Tyson.

He also has been making these hilarious movements flailing his arms and legs in attempt to move while on his stomach but he hasn't quite figured out how to pick up his rotund belly yet. I'm definitely okay with having an imobile child for awhile longer....I'm not ready to be chasing all day.

Though I did attempt to motivate by putting a toy just out of reach.

He is chewing on everything...and drooling everywhere but so far no teeth poking through.

oh yeah...and it's getting cold here. The other day I was looking for mittens and since most mittens come in a set with a hat we were trying some on for size. It turns out that Tyson must have a large head because we had to go up quite a few sizes just to fit his noodle. I sure hope the rest of him eventually catches up.

time to play!

Well, here we are once again playing super baby. He really loves this game. It's a trick to use if he's really crabby because it almost always cheers him up.

Here's the unfortunate consequences to playing that game...however, I will admit that a little drool on my shirt is a heckuva lot better than spit up on in my face.

This is the look I get when I tell him that playtime is over and naptime has begun.

To market to market

On saturday, we headed to Madison to enjoy the local farmers market. Every saturday the entire perimeter around the capitol building becomes crowded with local vendors selling produce and other yummy things. It is quite an event. It seems anyone can participate whether you're looking to sell your items or spread the word about your own ideals.

All around the capitol there are stands selling some fantastic produce and homemade baked goods. However, it also seems to be an outlet for the local artists. We couldn't go ten feet without a musical encounter. There was all kinds of music that everyone could enjoy no matter your taste.

Are you trying to find a place where you can hear a guitar and a kazoo???

or a base and a washboard?

...or perhaps Santa Clause playing the piccolo (who knew even Santa enjoys Crocs).

and of course we can't forget about the solo artists. (upon posting this picture, I noticed the lady in the background with the fantastic fanny-pack...I wonder if she would let me borrow that for my next trip to Disney?)

In addition to all of the produce and entertainment, there was also a vast array of products you could purchase. If anyone needs anything tie-dyed...I think I could hook you up.


Of course there were many enthusiastic voters hawking all kinds of political buttons. Buttons are great but tell me sir, where can I buy that hat?

After we walked around the market for awhile, we headed to the Great Dane (a great local restaurant) for some lunch.

Tyson seemed very interested in Jason's beer...uh oh. All in all it was a great day.