Hoodie Headshot

How cute is he! This was taken on Sunday. A beautiful Fall Sunday in our backyard on the swing. He was laughing like crazy and I caught this shot and couldn't wait to post it.

We have been so busy this past week, well I have.

The previous Saturday we went to another pumpkin patch. It was with the Delta Gamma Center. We met other kiddos that have CVI (Cortical Visual Impairment) and their parents. We had a great time. There was a petting zoo, train rides and mazes. MorMor Jo was with us while Dad was at work.

On Wednesday, Tim and I went to a CVI meeting at the Delta Gamma Center and learned so much about this ailment. We need to slow things down with him. We cut the clutter out of his play area. Simple toys, shiny objects, easy things for him to focus on. We have already seen some improvements. We are really excited to be part of the center!

Above are photos from the DGC trip to the Pumpkin Patch and from our backyard. Enjoy!

Big Day at Eckert's

On Sunday we took Ryan to Eckert's farm for some apple pickin'. I know we will definitely go back next year when he is older. Tons of stuff to do for kids.

Sunday night, he woke up screaming at 1am and pretty much continued to do so all night. This is not like him. He sleeps about 11 hours a night, all night, so we knew something was up. I took him to the doctor Monday morning to discover he had an ear infection. He was also wheezing, so his pediatrician put him on an antibiotic and an inhaler. By Tuesday afternoon, he stopped the screaming and was feeling much better. I pray he doesnt have ear infections like his dad had as a child (per mama B).

Today, we had an appointment at the Delta Gamma Center. This center is for children who are visually delayed or impaired. His therapist, Jo, is great. She confirmed our concerns about Ryan's vision. She cant diagnose him, but does say he is visually delayed. She says he has great potenial and room for improvement. We think it just takes him a little longer to process the information from what he sees and what his brain processes. Tim and I have seen him improve over the past few weeks. He really tracks toys that are red or orange. He is tracking them more when they are closer to him as well, not just from afar. We are just waiting for the day for him to make eye contact with us and smile!

The Delta Gamma Center is a great organization that is funded by the United Way. They offer support groups and group play with other families with children with visual impairments. We are actually going to a gathering this Saturday to a Pumpkin Patch. MorMor Jo is going with us since Tim has to work. We will get to meet and network with other families. We are so blessed to have them so close to us (about 4 miles away) and willing to work with us.

Also we want to wish Uncle Dan a Happy Birthday!!! Go Sox! Good Luck at your hockey game and Go Blues.

Enjoy some photos of Ryan from Sunday at Eckerts

Lunch with Mom, Dad and MorMor Jo

Today we went to lunch at Schlafly's Bottleworks to celebrate MorMor Jo's birthday. We had a great time. Ryan was a bit tired and fell asleep a few minutes into our lunch. I think he was mad because he couldnt eat the same food as us.

He is eating bananas and loving them. Though he has been a bit more gassy!

After lunch we came home and played in his activity center. He is now able to sit up in it without falling or leaning to his left! His torso is getting stronger every day. This kid has a really long torso. When we prop sit him, he falls forward because his arms arent long enough to hold him up! MorMor Jo says that Great Grandpa Lew had a long torso and was very tall. So I guess this runs in the family and at this rate, Ryan will be a giant!

Go Tigers!!!

Happy Birthday MorMor Jo!

Ryan would like to wish MorMor Jo a Happy Birthday! (Mom and Dad do as well).

Hope you had a good day.

Ryan is fighting a cold right now. He has a really good sniffle that has turned into a very congested cough. I feel so bad for him. We have to elevate him so he can sleep at night and breathe. We also thank the humidifier and vapor rub. He seems to do ok with that.

Tooth #2 has popped through. He wasn't as fussy as he was with his first tooth. In the above pic, you can just barely see it. He looks so cute. Enjoy. (Uncle Dan has requested more messy food photos, so here you go!)

Soulard Oktoberfest 2008

On Saturday, we went to Soulard to celebrate a traditional Oktoberfest, German style. We had a great time. We met up with some friends, some who had yet to meet Ryan.

He was a trooper. We were at the festival for about 4 hours before he was done! He was happy and really took in all of the surroundings. I tell you, so many people stopped by us and said 'How Cute' or 'He is Adorable'. I even caught someone taking his picture! I have to admit, he did look adorable.

When we got home, he had about an ounce of carrots and was done. He wanted that bottle. After, he could barely keep his eyes open and fell asleep about 7pm. This gave Mom, Dad, Scott and Renee time to watch Mizzou crush Nebraska and the Dodgers deliver the Cubs a huge box of kleenex!!! What a great day!

Anyway, not sure what we will do today. I pray he doesnt have my allergies. He has a little sniffle.

Enjoy some photos from Oktoberfest