Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Everyone
On the stairs with Tim

Wearing Uncle Dan's hat

Great Uncle Mike and Ryan

Playing the Piano with Tim

Getting karate-chopped by Aiden

Katy, Irv, Ryan and Madison
Our Family

Napping with Aunt Tara after a busy morning opening presents from Santa
Playing in my new chairs
Uncle Dan, MorMor Jo and Ryan

Future Starbucks Barista???

Cheeeeese

My Beautiful Boy

Playing with Uncle Dan

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. We've had a very busy week. Uncle Dan was in town for an entire week. We spent some great quality time together. He has not seen Ryan since last Christmas. I think they bonded quite well. Hopefully his next visit won't be a year away.

Christmas eve was very relaxing. Mor Mor Jo, Kelly and Uncle Dan were over for a fabulous dinner. Tim braved the weather and fired up the grill. I know he got soaked, but it was worth it! Tenderloin tips, baked potatoes, grilled asparagus and jalepenos stuffed with cream cheese wrapped in bacon!!!

Christmas day was crazy (as usual). Get up early, drive 1.5 hours, eat, open a million presents, nap (Ryan), eat, drive 2 hours, eat, stay up way past bedtime, drop Ryan at Mor Mor Jo's for the night, while 5 of us (cousins) went to the 'boat'. No, I did not win! Sleep in :)

We had a great time with everyone. I can't believe it went by so fast.

Well, here are some photos of Christmas Eve and Day.

Hope everyone had as much fun as we did.

Happy Birthday!

On Saturday, Ryan turned 2! I can't believe my little guy is now a toddler
We had a birthday party for him on Sunday. Here are some photos from the weekend
Enjoy

Thanksgiving Week

Four Generations

Ryan and Olivia
Pap and his Great Grand-Kids

What happens whan Papa says you can't have a candy cane with the wrapper on

Ryan playing with Santa's beard

He doesnt look too happy, but he was waving at us
Hanging with Aunt Tara


We've had such a busy few weeks that I just haven't found the time to post any photos and update the blog. So here goes:
Thanksgiving was a whirlwind. Aunt Julie, Uncle Trevor and cousin Olivia were in town for an entire week. Spent Thanksgiving with the family at Katy & Irv's this year. We were able to spend the night so we did not have to drive home. Thanks Matt and Chris for taking care of our dogs. Tons of food and good times. It was such a treat to spend time with them and to see Ryan and Olivia play together. I think Olivia taught Ryan how to scream, for fun. He started screaming, so I went to see what was going on and at the end of the scream he had a big smile and started laughing!
On Saturday we went to the Delta Gamma Breakfast with Santa. Ryan did really well with Santa. He sat on his lap, looked at him a little funny and then started playing with his beard. Very cute.
That morning when he woke up, Aunt Tara and Mama and Papa B were at the house. We were all in Ryan's room. We asked him "Who's that?" and he said "Tarwa" and then "Who's that?" and said "Mama" and then "Who's that?" and he said "Tim". Yes, Ryan has figured out that Dad is Tim! He says Dad, but if Dad doesn't answer, he calls for Tim! It is so cute.
He is vocalizing more each day. Along with signing "more", he now says "more".
He loves music! He can't get enough. So far his favorite is Laurie Berkner. She does a lot of kids music and is featured on Nick Jr. He goes crazy for her. He also loves Jimmy Buffett. It is great to see him rock back and forth to dance. We can't turn the radio on fast enough when we put him in the car!

Well That is all for now. Pics now and then hopefully later I can post video. We've taken some really good video lately with Ryan chatting and showing off!
Enjoy