This is the Martin Way of Life

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Arrrr....matey!

This morning was Ty's Halloween party at school. What a cute pirate he is, however, the costume is a little itchy and of course doesn't quite hold up to toddler activity. But, nonetheless he didn't care he just wants to say, "Arrrr". First thing (so Mommy's could watch), the kids all lined up for their "candy" walk. Each church staff member in the office was armed with a basket of candy and the kids marched in line to receive and then back to their classroom where they sang to us. Well, Ty didn't sing, but joined in the "BOO" at the very end. Even though he didn't sing (maybe he was still trying to figure out what was going on), I'm still very proud of my baby! How grown up he is!!! After all the singing it was time for us to leave and the kids to have their party!

And the songs.....

Friday, October 24, 2008

Punishment interrupted.....

I know that this looks bad, but I had to take a picture. I always think that it is nicer to ask Ty what he wants for lunch instead of making him what I want him to have. I figure this way he'll eat a good lunch because its something he's chosen. Well, so many times he'll tell me what he wants and then he won't eat. I absoultley hate wasting food! Usually, I ask and ask him to finish and remind him that HE is the one who told me he wanted this. Well, one afternoon he was behind me while I was feeding sister, I was trusting that he was eating. I found out that he had sucked the PB&J off the bread and didn't eat anything but that and the fruit and left broccoli and yucky soaked bread on the plate. All this after he even asked for it. Well, I decided enough was enough and this was the day to teach him a valuable lesson. He was to sit there and eat at least the broccoli before he could get up. I sat back down to finish feeding sister, turned around because all was so quiet and realized my plan BACKFIRED.......

Monday, October 20, 2008

Oh What Fun....the Fair!

It was fair time again not long ago and Ty was really able to get in to the whole fair thing this year. He loved the rides again, of course but really wanted to eat this year. It really worked out well for all of us and the food. All three of us shared everything so it didn't seem like we were really pigging out. Ty loved everything and as always doesn't mind and really wants to share with us! Jason and I realized that now that Ty is older, going to the fair isn't and won't be about us leisurely walking around all the buildings and looking at the booths. Its about rides, kids zones, food and what he wants to do. I guess when you think about it, what three year-old wants to see the latest mop or set of pots and pans!!! And, it does make us happy to see that big smile when he's coming fast down that slide..... no fear - that's one of the many things I love about him! Now, Laci on the other hand, probably would have rather stayed home. She was a little out of sorts trying to figure out what all the loud sounds were and all the lights seem to be a little bothersome, but she was a real trooper! Next year, I'm sure will be a blast for both!

Ty had to get into the trucks in the IPE building

Enjoying a mini-donut!

The girls

Ty sharing his ice cream!

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Chugga, Chugga, Choo, Choo!

A couple of weeks ago Thomas the Tank Engine chugged his way to Oklahoma City and we traveled to see him. We bought the tickets about a month before and oh my goodness, boy did we use this as a reason to learn patience! Just about every day Ty would ask if today is the day we go see Thomas and if it wasn't he wanted to know why. (Why, Momma Why!!!) Finally, the day came and I tell you what, he had a great time. I almost think that even if Thomas wasn't there he would have had just as great of a time, its the train ride he loved the most. Even though we were given strict instructions to keep heads, arms, feet and bodies inside the window you'll see we were just a little too excited to remember them! There were lots of activities like a magician, videos, putt-putt, train tables, a jungle gym and staged pictures with Sir Topham Hatt and Thomas himself and much more! Ty wanted nothing to do with the staged picture taking so mine actually turned out better.

Grumpy's Grandkids

One last thing....

Lindsey put together a nice board at the celebration with pictures of all of Grumpy's grandkids and I wanted to put a few of the pictures here to show the love he had for all of them. He so enjoyed telling them stories, giving big hugs and teaching them all about "the loving, the caring and the sharing"!

So, again to you Grumpy.....your grandkids (Austin, Lexi, Alice, Bella, Ty, Kylie and Laci) will treasure the time they had with you and it is upon us to keep telling them your stories so they never forget.

One of the many chess games between Grumpy and Austin

This lap is always big enough! (Lexi, Grumpy and Alice)

Grumpy with Alice and Bella

Grumpy with Ty

One of Grumpy's "great" stories!

Grumpy with Kylie

Grumpy being "grumpy" with Ty

Grumpy with baby Laci

We love and miss you each and every day.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

To You, Grumpy....

September 11, 2008 we lost a beloved man, our Grumpy. He battled a long, tough fight with cancer and now he's pain free and with our Lord in Heaven, with his Dad (Papa, Pampa) and his son, Bryan. These past several weeks have been a long, rough road and Saturday we held a celebration in honor of him and his life. He would have been so proud. It was wonderful and in true "Jim" fashion. Grumpy, we love you and I personally have learned a lot from you in a short amount of time. I will promise to show my kids the time of their lives and teach them about love. I will also teach them that life is worth living to the fullest and I promise to live every single day without regret. We will miss you more than words can say. I wish we had just a little more time.....we will again see you some day...