Just Another River Trip

This past weekend we took another trip to Havasu. We went with the Ayala family and boy were they a lot of help with Ryan. It's always nice to have a few extra arms when needed. We had a blast and Ryan was a champ all day while we were out on the boat. He loves being in the water, though he still despises the life jacket (I can't say I blame him, either). We can't wait for him to be 30 pounds so we can get him a more comfortable life jacket. Here are a few pictures from our trip.

Daddy and Ryan

family picture in the channel

Ryan giggles for the camera

Megan & Brandi

The Ayalas and Ryan & Mommy

Tubing behind the boat
(me, Megan and Brandi)

Just got out of the water.

Megan makes Ryan giggle

Ryan plays Peek-a-Boo

This obviously wasn't taken at the river, but I thought it was the cutest picture. Ryan just loves his big dog.

Fourth of July

We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. As for our family, we pretty much just relaxed at home. Steven had to work the entire day on Friday...which I guess I should be used to by now, but I still miss him during all the holidays. Now that we have our baby boy I find that I am picture crazy. I guess I want to make sure Daddy doesn't miss anything. Ryan and I got up early on the 4th (gee, what a surprise) and headed over to Grandma and Grandpa's so that Steven could sleep before going back to work :(
Despite Steve's absence, Ryan's first 4th of July was great. Grandma and Grandpa barbecued for us, we blew bubbles in the backyard, took naps, walked to the park and returned home just in time for Ryan's bedtime. Of course the dogs were freaked out due to the fireworks. Um... lets see, Bailey had an "accident" in our bedroom, and after checking on Krash, he decided that the house would be a more suitable place for him to retire for the night. So... our 150 pound dog camped out at the top of the stairs for the remainder of the night (he refused to go back down the stairs....until Daddy got home). Oh well, we love our crazy life with a beautiful new baby and four wonderful dogs! Here are just a few of our pictures from the weekend. Enjoy! Love you all!

Look! I wear my sunglasses just like my Daddy!

Mommy just loves this serious look on my face.

The sun sure is bright!

Mommy and RyRy at the park.

Papa Chuck and I listen to the music at the park.

So cute.

Grandma helps me take a nap.

Krash... on the stairs! We just love him for the dog that he is.

Ryan's Day Out

We were busy today! Here I am at the grocery store. It was my first time sitting in the shopping cart. I loved smiling at everyone. Babies sure do get lots of attention at the grocery store.











I also went to the doctor's office for my 6 month check up. I am 17 pounds and 26 inches long. I grew three inches since my 4 month appointment!

Here I am with mommy...waiting for my shots.

Grandma gets one more feeding in before my shots.

Well, after my shots (and a little Tylenol) we ate lunch! I loved gumming this cucumber!
(Thanks for the idea Auntie Cami)

That's cowboy, giving me kisses again and again and again...

Here I am in my bath chair now that I can sit so well! I think I've got this sitting thing down (mommy still surrounds me with pillows though).