What's Ryan up to?

Just a few new pictures to share. Can't believe Ryan is getting so big and learning so many new things. He's waving, playing peek a boo, reading (as you can see below, ha ha) and just being silly. No crawling yet...but I'm sure that'll come in time. No teeth to report either. He's had horrible fevers throughout the last week though. Hopefully he's just teething. Oh.. and he has spoken his first official word. Though I was hoping for mama or dada....we got "baba". And boy does he know when he wants a baba....like at 4am. Oh well...I wonder what his next word will be??? Enjoy!

Playing Peek a Boo

"Reading" his favorite book.

Ryan's first toy bucket...but mommy thought it'd be cute to put Ryry in it. As you can tell he didn't seem to mind either.

Krash on Sunday morning, watching Daddy wash the truck.

Just thought this was the funniest picture of Rodeo.

I'm Almost Eight Months

Well, thought I'd finally update our blog though nothing too exciting has been going on over here! Mommy went back to work and hallelujah...I have a great class this year! I find it odd that I only have 4 boys in my class out of 20 kids though. Oh well! They all seem sweet as of now (the 7th day of school).
Daddy started a new adventure all his own. He finally decided to go back to school. We're so proud of him. He's taking a psychology class (the syllabus was 26 pages long!) and a criminal justice class that I'm sure he'll breeze right through.
It's been a fun week in our household (not really). Daddy and Ryan both have strep throat. Poor Ryan...he's back to waking up in the middle of the night. I don't really mind though. I kind of missed snuggling with him in the big comfy chair in his room. Hopefully he'll be feeling better soon. He's getting so big. He's almost eight months. At Tuesday's doctors appointment he weighed in at 20.9 pounds. Time for a new car seat!
Anyway, though he was feeling awful, Ryan still loved to sit outside. So here are the 'white trash' pictures of Ryry sitting in our front yard (can't sit in the back yard because our 150 pound dog thinks he's a lap dog).


Ryan discovered how to pull grass.

Ryan's First Beach Trip

We decided to conclude our summer with a trip to Solana Beach! Daddy's a river boy, mommy loves the beach and Ryan is just happy to stick his cute little toes in water of any kind!

I just love this picture...don't know why... but I do!

Ryan poses by the rocks while Papa takes his picture.

Papa chuck and Ryry. Uncle Gary even came to visit...since he lives in San Diego now (I'm jealous) He'll even hold Ryan now that he's bigger.

Grandma kisses Ryan

We're sad to see our summer end. However, next week mommy returns to a new school year, Ryan returns to Mrs. Arlene's and Daddy must return to saving our city streets.
Having our baby boy this summer has added so much excitement to our family life. He's such a joy and we feel like the luckiest parents out there!

Lake Havasu

Ryan's first boat! He fit perfectly. We thought it was cute until he realized he could reach...and eat the sand all by himself (then we thought it was hilarious). A little sand never hurt anyone!

Our week long trip to Lake Havasu was a blast. We had fun with all the other families. We've already decided we'd do it again next year. Ryan definitely loves the water! Here are a few...ok...many pictures from our trip. Enjoy!

Grandma Cindy and Ryan

Papa Chuck and Ryan in the boat.

Daddy and Ryan

Daddy and Mommy ...after a long day at the lake.

Zach...we thought this was the cutest picture!

Gary, Jill and Tyler on their boat.

Rylie, Tyler, Wesley and Ryan at the "Naked Turtle" Restaurant

Uncle Donald with Rylie and Ryan