Count von Tyler

Tyler is walking around the house saying, "Two! Aah ah ah!" Just like Count von Count from Sesame Street. Not one or three, just two. Funny boy.

Arizona Sunshine

On Feb. 15th, Tyler and Carrie caught a plane headed for Arizona - with a stopover in SLC to visit the Hilliers. See that picture of Tyler in a crib above? No, that's not at anyone's house - that's the Family Room in the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport. What an awesome airport to have not just a bathroom with a changing station, but a whole room with a crib, changing table, rocking chair, dimming lights, and sofas. They have our vote for most family friendly airport (that we've been to) in the U.S.

After three fun days in Utah...

...we headed down to Phoenix (taxiing in past Airforce One on the Skyharbor tarmac) with Tyson set to join us the next day. What a welcome change from the bitter cold South Dakota winter! Two days in Arizona in February and we were ready to pack up our bags and make the move! (I'm sure we'll be grateful for South Dakota come Summer, though).

We had lots of fun playing at the park, spending time with the Plastows, playing games, and celebrating cousins McKenzie (4) and Emma's (1) birthday's on the 23rd.

One of the highlights of our trip was the Renaissance Festival. Tyson has been wanting to take Carrie there ever since they were dating and it's no wonder - they really go all out! It was very fun!

There were jousting knights, castles, shows, rides, shops, treats - all keeping in character with the Renaissance time period. Quite impressive!

But this was the best part of all. Elephant rides! Wait, at a Renaissance Festival? Who cares! It was the best! Tyler loved it. Even though he held on tight the whole time, he kept making elephant noises. Carrie loved it too. :-)

Tyler had so much fun with his grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and with Polly the very-patient-and-used-to-grandkids dog.

Saying goodbye. Enjoy the sunshine for us!