2nd BrynLee's 5th Brithday

On Sat. the 25th we went to the corn maze as a family and had a great time the kids loved the straw maze, it was all built up and there were tunnels under it. After letting the kids play for a while we went threw the maze a couple times and were out in less than 5 mins. So we went one more time, well that was a "Great idea" NOT!! we were lost and I mean we were lost for a while. BrynLee was board so she picked up a piece of corn and picked out the kernels as we walked. Kyler was just trying to not fall down. Braxten was the leader for quite a while then he was done with that and just kept saying "I just want to get out of here", I'm glad we all had the same goal in mind...lol Well we finally cheated and followed a dich out. We let the kids play a little while longer in the straw then we went home for a couple hours. At about 5 we went to my moms for BrynLee's Birthday. We had a house full and big surprise she got spoiled with all of her presents. We (our family and my parents) gave her a new doll set and a new baby and she loved it. She got alot of coloring and crafty things "which she loves, she could sit and color, cut and glue forever". She also got clothes and if anyone knows BrynLee she is quite the girly girl and she loves new clothes...lol


These are some of those proud parent moments. I love how Kylers big brother and sister will just take care of him without even being asked. And he completely trusts them.














BrynLee loves her big brother and Braxten loves his little sister, don't let his face fool you...lol













Aahh, look at Josh with his two boys.














Braxten had a little straw in his pants from playing on the straw maze....lol














By the end on the maze Kyler wanted to walk by himself.














BrynLee didn't think it was very funny when she started opening a box of diapers so we had to tell her that there was something else in it so she would keep opening this present. I love the look on her face, like are you kiding me...lol













BrynLee showing off her new clothes.














BrynLee loved getting her new baby set.














Kyler climbed in BrynLees doll playpen and was pretending to go to sleep...lol

















On Monday the 27th we celebrated with Josh's family and had everyone come over to our house and had dinner and cake and Ice cream. And of course BrynLee got spoiled and got tons of gifts. I really love how close we are with all of our family not many people can say that. We had both of Josh's parents, Josh's grandma Lou and Grandma and grandpa Pitcher come. (That is 4 generations) I am just so glad that our kids get to know their great-grandparents so well. Josh's sister Karli and her little girl Lily were there also. (BrynLee and Karli share their Birthday, BrynLee was born on Karli's 17th Birthday)
















BrynLee blowing out her candles.














Karli blowing out her candle....lol

"Catching up" 1st - Kylers new tube

*Before surgery*


On Oct. 20th Kyler went in to get his 3rd tube for his left ear put in. Yes he just got them put in in July and his left one fell out. But we were lucky enough to get a room with a t.v. and I just happened to have Kylers Signing Time DVD in the diaper bag. So Kyler was quite happy as you can see. It was the "Going outside" one so we now know grass, worm, caterpillar, flower, sky, wind, cold, butterfly, outside, and more that I can't even think of right now. Anyway the movie was just long enough as soon as it was over they came in to take him back, and of course Kyler went right to them with no problem. About 15 mins. later the Dr. came in to tell me everything went great, that was fast. Then about 10 mins. after that the nurse came in to tell me that Kyler would be coming soon and that he was back there happy. I was really surprised because usually when Kyler wakes up from surgery he is trying to head-butt anyone and everyone that is with in reach. But sure enough when they brought him in he was happy and signing "signing time" and looking at the t.v.. So as you can see from these pictures he was happy and watching signing time as soon as he came out and he was happy all day.
*After surgery*

UDSF October activity 2008

Braxten and BrynLee making an art project.


Yes that is Kyler almost getting jumped on by some kid.

Thanks again Sherry for everything that you do to help us out.

BrynLee as the Bossy Kangaroo (Not that anyone could believe that...lol"




Last Saturday we went to the "Boo at the Zoo" at Willow Park Zoo, for our UDSF Activity for October. It was alot of fun the kids had a blast. They got to get all dressed up in their Halloween Costumes and they had alot of games and things for the kids to do. The theme was Horton hears a who, so they had a storytime reading that book, Braxten and BrynLee loved it, they also brought out a parrot for the kids to see. Bennet Rossers family (or should I say the 3 bears and Goldylocs) and Nathan Reeders family came. Sherry Joy (she works with the up-to-3 program and helps us out with our activities) came and walked around with our family it was nice to be able to visit with her while the kids were having fun doing the activities. There was one activity that my kids really liked, it was digging in the leaves and getting a stuffed animal. There were also alot of Halloween Decorations and Braxten being Braxten kept calling them his brother or aunt...It was really funny. Anyway over all we had a really great time.

Braxten said "Mom take a picture of me with my brother, please!!"

Then with this one he said "Mom take my picture with my mom and dad" Little turd

And sorry Ashley. At this one he went running up and yelled "Hi, aunt Ashley. Mom take my picture with my aunt." I know he is a brat...lol

Here are the 3 bears aka Bennet Rossers family.













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I thought this picture was really funny. Lets just say we wore the kids out. I really liked this picture of Kyler sleeping.

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

As most of you might already know October is Down Syndrome Awareness month and alot of people are writing 21 (Trisomy 21) things they love about Down Syndrome, so I thought this would be something fun to do also.


21. I have learned that Kyler will do everything just in his own time.

20. He loves everyone unconditionaly.

19. As a family he has helped us become stronger and closer together.

18. We have made some life long friends that we would have never met if it wasn't for Down Syndrome.

17. We get to watch Signing Time about every day (If we want to of not..lol)

16. As a family we have started to learn a new laungage (Signing) *Kyler knows about 100 signs*

15. My kids are very loveing and they understand that everyone doesn't have to be the same. That some people have glasses, dark hair, brown eyes, take a little longer to walk or talk and that is ok.

14. I really love seeing Kylers smile when I've had a bad day.

13. I love how much he loves music. (He is sing the DOOO,OOO,OOO,OOO to Sugarland-All I want to do....lol)

12. I love how he loves to dance.

11. That he is not afraid of anything (It's a good and bad thing...lol)

10. How he is so much like my other kids.

9. How cute he is when he's sleeping.

8. I think it is so funny that he will yell at the dogs to shut up, if the dogs are barking he will yell "aaaahhh" with his finger pointing at them.

7. He get's that little devil look when he sees you get a diaper, and runs down the hall as fast as he can while laughing waiting for you to come and chase him.

6. I asked BrynLee what she loves about Kyler and she said "Playing with him".

5. I really love how he can make a big and tough man melt in his hands. (Kyler will go up to any man and sign grandpa and try and climb up for them to hold him and give them a great big hug.)

4. What a fighter he is when he is sick.

3. Just how dang cute he is.

2. What a big boy he is becoming.

1. What's not to love. We Love Everything About Him Especially His "Little Extra Chromosome".

More pictures from the Buddy Walk

I just found out that there are more pictures from the Buddy walk at www.alpinegarrison.com then go to gallery, then Alpine 2008, finally Logan Buddy Walk. There are some really fun pictures that they took there.

New Buddy Walk Pics.

Go to the bottom of my blog page for new pics. of the Buddy Walk. I finally got a good slide show to work.

Fire truck tour

Last week we went to a Early Headstart dinner and they had a Firefighter and a Fire truck there. If you don't already know Kyler isn't afraid of much and can I just tell you I had to keep holding him back so the other kids could see. What I think is really funny though is as soon as the guy was all dressed up in his fire suit Kyler went right up to him and wanted him to hold him. All the other kids his age and older wanted nothing to do with him. Braxten and BrynLee had alot of fun seeing all the different tools they use and climbing on the truck. When we were finished Kyler got mad and was having a fit he wasn't finished looking yet I guess....lol