2 year check-up

So Ryan has been very busy the last few weeks. PT, OT, Eye, and Speech as usual. Also this week was his 2 year checkup ( a little late). It went well. Our little man is now 34 inches tall and almost 27 lbs! He is in the 50th percentile of an average 2 year old!

On Wednesday, Ryan went to the Cerebral Palsy clinic at CGCH. There he met with a physician who specializes in CP. At this time, there is no need for botox injections (yes, botox). It is used in patients to relax muscles. He goes back in 3 months for a follow-up. She was very impressed with our little man.

His new braces and chair should be in soon. I can't wait, for the the braces, his old ones are way too small. The chair should be helpful, since he is quickly growing out of his high chair.

The edu-cubes he received for Christmas are great. We went ahead and bought 2 more for daycare. He sits so well in them. At daycare, the other kids play on them too. He tries to pull himself up and stand. He loves going to school to play with his friends.

Our little man talks like crazy. Saying ; no, down, all done, momsair (mom's hair), rysair (ryan's hair), bock(block), waffle, and bubble. He also says cold if something is too cold or if we go outside. What he does is puts his left hand over his mouth, shrugs his shoulders and says 'coooold'. It is so funny.

He is obsessed with my hair. It's like a security blanket for him. If he is uncomfortable or really fussy, I just put my hair on his face and he calms down. He doesn't pull it, just touches it. and giggles. So cute.

He loves playing with his blocks and cars. He can play for hours with them. When he stacks so many blocks, it becomes a tower, stacking at least 5 or 6 high.

Anyway, I think that is all. Here are some photos from the last few weeks.

Enjoy

M-I-Z-Z-O-U

We had a very busy week: weekly and make-up sessions with PT, OT, Speech. He was fitted for his new AFO's (ankle foot orthotics) and those should be in a few weeks. He has outgrown his old ones. Even though we cut them down so they don't pinch his feet, they are hard to put on, he just has grown so much!
He is getting stronger every day. Yesterday he was sitting up with the boppy around his lower back, he leaned back and rolled right out of it and onto his tummy. He didnt even mind. He was trying to grab and play with his cars and blocks. He wiggled around on the floor for about 15 minutes without fussing, pushing up like he had the strength of Hercules.
He is saying so many words too. This morning, I gave him a banana for breakfast and he said 'nana'. He repeats things off the tv, such as car or dog. He likes to watch Dora and will say 'Dora' and 'map' when he sees them and 'did it' for 'We did it'.
Yesterday, we watched the Mizzou vs. Oklahoma game. We were chanting M-I-Z...Z-O-U.
Ryan picked up on it! So cute!
We are fighting colds/sinus infections right now (Ryan and Mom), we hope to be better soon.
Here is a video to enjoy :)

Video from Christmas Eve

We took this Christmas Eve. Enjoy

Check out the cute Starbucks apron Tim was able to get. You can also hear Dan and MorMor Jo in the background.

Happy New Year 2010

The dogs are anxiously wanting to go outside and catch the squirrels running around the trees

Happy New Year Everyone! 2010 is here and one of my resolutions is to update Ryan's World more frequently. So here are a few photos from this morning. Ryan loves sitting on his new chairs and playing with his cars on the tray. This past week, he had a bug and gave it to Tim. Both are ok now, just uncomfortable for a few days. I actually think it hit Tim harder than Ryan. So Ryan spent a couple of days with MorMor Jo. When he returned home, he looked older and he could now sing "La-la-la-la". It is so funny to watch him maneuver his tongue to get the 'L' sound.
MorMor Jo discovered he also likes pop-tarts and chocolate milk (Thanks Mom!)

2009 is now behind us and Here's to a Great 2010

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