Tyler with Granddad Mike

Tyler and Scott at Westport with Lily

Tyler at Home

Hike between two trailheads

Tyler Head shots

Tyler smiles

Mike arrives with Tyler

Tyler and Matthew

Thanksgiving was celebrated this year at Jim and Vickie's for a gourmet meal. Diane, Scott, Tyler, and Matthew were also guests along with Mike and me. We had a delious turkey dinner with potatoes, gravy, stuffing, carrots, green beans, and cranberries. After dinner we moved to our house where we had slices of three different pies. We then had a conference call with Keith, Ann, and Sue who were all at their resptective homes. It was a great day!

Tyler spins the dial

Tyler plays with toys

Tyler learning to crawl

Halloween

Tyler plays with toy

Tyler takes a hike

Tyler in Oregon Duck outfit

Hike to Surprise Creek Trail

Today, Sunday October 28, Jim, Vickie, Scott, Tyler, Mike and I (and Lily) started for a Cougar Mt. Hike. I directed us to Anti-Aircraft Trailhead even though I meant to start at Sky Country Trailhead. We headed out on Shangri La Trail and swept around No Name Trail and back through Surprise Creek Trail. Tyler was alert most of the way and interested in the trees and crunchy leaves underfoot. It was a great hike! The hike lasted about 1 and a half hours after we located the correct trail.

Tyler's Halloween hat

Tyler wears his Halloween hat knit by Sue

Hike to Sky Country Trailhead

Today, Saturday, October 13, Jim, Vickie, Mike and I hiked from the Redtown Trailhead of Cougar Mt. up to the Sky Country Trailhead. It was a beautiful day, especially for October, and we enjoyed the bright sunlight peaking through the large trees as we headed up and down the slopes. The hike was 3.31 miles long and took 1 hour and 50 minutes or 33.2 minutes per mile.

Tyler grabs toy from play center

Tyler gets a change

Cave Hole Trail

Hike to Cave Hole Trail

Today, Monday, is Labor Day and Mike and I decided to hike on Cougar Mountain. We left the Redtown trailhead and headed up Military Road eventually connecting with Cave Hole Trail. As I was talking incessantly, we missed the turnoff down to the Redtown Trail and I soon realized we were on a different route than I planned. After a nice hike up Cave Hole trail we turned back and connected with our orignal route. As it was now after one hour hiking time, we returned to the parking area. It was a very nice hike. The beginning trail was lovely with green leafed trees spreading their branches across our heads, and the nice trails continued. The hike ended at 1 hour 10 minutes and was very enjoyable.

Tyler talks to us

Hike around Long Marsh and Steam Hoist Trail

This morning, Sunday August 26, 2007, Mike and I left the Redtown Trailhead on Cougar Mountain and hiked around Long Marsh returning on Steam Hoist Trail. The air was fresh and a little crisp with the sun peaking through the clouds. Mike and I both agreed it was a very nice hike even though we missed our hiking companions. Jim and Vickie are in Germany enjoying Wagner's Ring series. Diane, Scott, and Tyler are at Westport this weekend. The hike took an hour and a half.

Hike to Long Marsh and Steam Hoist Trail

This morning, Sunday Aug. 26, 2007 Mike and I hiked from the Redtown Trailhead around Long Marsh and returned around Steam Hoist Trail. It was a crisp morning for August with a cloudy sky and the sun peaking through the trees. Jim and Vickie are in Germany. Diane, Scott, and Tyler are at Westport this weekend. We both agreed it was a very nice hike and took an hour and a half.

Tyler visits again on Monday Aug 20,

Tyler and his mom visit

Tyler goes hiking

Today, Sunday Aug. 12, 2007, Mike, Scott, Tyler, Lily and I hiked from the Redtown Trailhead of Cougar Mt. to the Far Country Lookout. Tyler was wide awake for the first part of the hike then fell asleep. On the way back Tyler woke up and wondered where his bottle or mommy was. Luckily he soon fell back to sleep enjoying the comfy carrier he was in and the fresh air. The hike took one hour 40 minutes and was around 7,700 steps.

Hike to Far Country Lookout

Today, Sunday Aug. 12, 2007, Mike, Scott, Tyler, Lily and I hiked from the Redtown Trailhead of Cougar Mt. to the Far Country Lookout. Tyler was wide awake for the first part of the hike then fell asleep. On the way back Tyler woke up and wondered where his bottle or mommy was. Luckily he soon fell back to sleep enjoying the comfy carrier he was in and the fresh air. The hike took one hour 40 minutes and was around 7,700 steps.

Redtown Trailhead to Long Marsh

On Sunday 8/5/07 Mike, Jim, Vicky, Lily, and I (Mary) left the Cougar Mt. Redtown Trailhead for Long Marsh. The hike was 2.9 miles and took us one hour 18 minutes. The elevation gain was 137 feet.

Redtown Trailhead to Meadow Restoration Project

On Wednesday 8/1/07 Mike, Jim, Vickie, Lily and I hiked from the Redtown trailhead of Cougar to the Meadow Restoration Project. The hike was about 45 minutes long.

Tyler Visits Mary and Mike

Tyler is now happily visiting outside his own home. Today he is paying a visit to Mary and Mike. His Mom is going into work for a meeting and his dad is busy at his job. We are so lucky to have Tyler consent to stay with us for a morning. Tyler is trying to reach the little mobile on his bouncy vibrating chair. He is getting very close both with his feet and his little hands in reaching these ornaments. He also is cooing and trying to talk to them. Here are some pictures of Tyler in his chair.