Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Fan-tube-stick

We have had a fantastic week! After getting back from our adventure to Atlanta, we settled in for our normal week, however Friday brought all sorts of excitement! Kyle had tubes put in both ears Friday morning. He was such a brave little man and did great! After a long morning nap, he was back to his normal smiley self and just to top it off, he started balancing and walking that afternoon! We love TUBES! He has also started signing this week, however he tends to use the sign for milk for Everything! But at least he is trying! Kyle also now has a few words... Taz (our cat), ball, and something similar to "that"...

We ventured out to Friday Cheers that evening with our friends Jennifer and Mackenzie. The weather was fantastic and the kids had a blast dancing and playing together (of course the camera was at home). Riley and Kyle spent the better part of Saturday with Aunt Darcy and Lexa on Lexa's new playground (again, the camera was home however check out the Umstead Update for potential pix).

Sunday was a FULL day with church, visiting Katie and Justins newest addition, Jeffrey - Congratulations!! Jeffrey is perfect!! That afternoon our friends Julie, Ruthie, and John joined us for dinner (again, no camera!). Memorial day was again beautiful and we spent a wonderful day with the usual suspects at Bebes house. Bebe heated the pool and we had a great day of swimming! Both kids slept GREAT that night!
Enjoy the pix!

Riley in Bebe's pool


Aunt Darcy and Lexa
Kyle in Rileys "lily pad" float - extremely masculine!

Riley in mid air goofing around

Kyle on the ATTACK! He walked back and forth between Tracy, Eric, and Riley at least 2 dozen times when this video was taken!

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Penguin Poop

Another busy week for Riley and Kyle! Riley continues to love her "new school" and loads of new friends. She has a new teacher this week as well. Ms. Megan has known Riley since she was a baby because she used to work at Rileys old school!
Kyle continues to battle the ears but has the big appointment for tubes this Friday!! We wish it was yesterday! Kyle has moved up to the Beginner Walkers room at school and is adjusting really well. He insists on eating baby food during his 2 days at school, while the rest of the week he eats table food... strange! We think he's playing his teachers, but he has a lot of transitions going on right now, so we'll let it slide for a little while. Kyle took his 1st few legitimate steps this past weekend as well!! For a few weeks now, hes been doing this little run into a lunge; however this past weekend he actually balanced himself and took a series of steps!! Way to go Kyle!
We all drove to Atlanta this weekend as well! We had a great visit with Uncle Bill and Aunt Karen and enjoyed watching all the golfers come into the 12th hole from their back deck. We also had a great cookout with the Grinnells and Farias and even went to the Georgia Aquarium! Thank you KT and Bill for such a great weekend! We also spent one night with the Grinnells - thank you Lindsey and Andy for being such great hosts! It was wonderful seeing you ALL!!
Enjoy the pix!
Awesome Aquarium!
Riley got a "tattoo" of a purple turtle - Obviously she picked it out!
Kyle in awe of the ocean
KT, Riley, & Kyle (and some random guy) inside the ocean
Absolutely amazing!
And the end of the Aquarium trip!
They didn't even make it 1 block before they were OUT!
Priceless!
Kicking back and watching golf
More golf watching! (Bill, KT, Eric)
Drew, Kyle, Riley - Kyle was obsessed with the hearth!

Riley and Kyle playing peak-a-boo.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

And he turns one!

It has been a long while since we have posted and the Surratt Pack has been up to a lot! First, Tracy and Eric celebrated their 5th anniversary! 5 years and 2 kids later... WOW!! We've come a long way baby! Soon after, Eric and Tracy left for a fun/work trip to Vegas. As they say, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, but here on the home front, the kids had a great time with Bebe and Mamo. Lexa and Aunt Darcy helped out as well one night. Since Tracy was in a conference, Eric didn't stay for the entire trip and once he got back to town, Grandma and Papa showed up after their long Tennessee trip. Congrats Grandma on your wonderful success in the 1/2 marathon!! and thanks everyone for all your help while the adult Surratt's were out of town!!

We celebrated Kyles 1st birthday on Friday May 2nd. The real day is May 1st, however, Tracy was still in Vegas (winning the Mom-of-the-year Award) so we waited till Friday to celebrate. Kyle loved the pizza but was not a big fan of the cake!! However, he'll bowl you over for a bite of ice cream!!

We also got together with our good friends the Britts that weekend as well. The weather was perfect and we spent the entire afternoon out back catching up! Tracy and Eric got to experience life with out children, because both of our kids were so into the Britt kids, they forgot we existed!

On a more serious note, Grandma came though a rather serious surgery for a melanoma with flying colors and we got the "all clear" word from the doctor yesterday!! We could not be happier and wish Grandma a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing Grandma and Papa next week! (Due to a lot of puking, Tracy was unable to drive down to NC to visit. We miss you Grandma and Papa!!)

This past weekend we spent a wonderful mothers day with Mamo, Bev, Aunt Darcy, and Lexa. Eric slaved away in the kitchen and everything was delicious! Not only did he cook dinner, he cleaned first, did all the food shopping, prepping and most importantly, cleaned everything up as well!! We love you E!

And now, the reason you all tune in...
Family anniversary dinner - 5 years and counting!!
Sleep over the night before E&T leave for Vegas
Playing with talking cookie monster

"That Cookie cracks me up!"
This is Kyles new "camera smile" - it makes us laugh sooo hard. New swim suit from Aunt Becky - Thank you!!
Cake... this is all that he ate of his cake!
hummm... not really sure what to do!

Party time!
The smile (again) with Grandma!
Kyle in the kangaroo climb
Mothers day - and the smile again!
Ri on mothers day - looking way to grown up!