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

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).