Apparently Ryan had too much sugar tonight!
Enjoy
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Happy New Year 2011
snowman pancakes
comfy puppy
playing the piano with Madi on Christmas
Aunt Charlie and Uncle Gerry
Ryan and Olivia
Tucker
Uncle Irv, Ryan and Olivia playing with the trains
Buddies
Great Pa-Pa, Pa-Pa, Dad and Ryan
Katy and Ryan
Ryan and Uncle Dan
Birthday Presents!!!
Birthday Cake and Pretzel from Gus'
Ryan's New Zippie Chair
The Great Thinker
Jo and Ryan at his graduation ceremony from Delta Gamma Center
Cheese
Visit with Santa
The Grand Canyon
And we’re back!
I’ve taken an extended hiatus from posting, but an unexpected snow day brought me back.
So much has gone on the last 2 months (where did the time go?) So here is a quick update to catch everyone up…
November – Tim and I went to Vegas my work conference. I won $100,000 pennies!!! We took a day trip to Hoover Dam and the Western Rim of the Grand Canyon. Mor Mor Jo kept Ryan for the week. They had some great bonding time and Ryan learned all about airplanes. Thanksgiving was a busy day. We hosted the day with about 15 dinner guests. Great time and great food.
December – As you may know our little man turned 3 on the 19th. How can he be 3 already? We had a great birthday party. I will post a short video of him opening is presents. It is priceless! Christmas was full of joy and happiness. Family in from out-of-town. White Christmas. Presents, presents, presents that is all Ryan wanted for Christmas…presents, well at least that is what he told Santa.
Now that Ryan is 3, his PT, OT, Speech and Eye services end within the First Steps program. It was so emotional to say goodbye to his therapists. Jo, Ellen, Adele and Ashley, you will be missed. You have been a part of our lives the last 2 and ½ years. Ryan looked forward to each visit with you. Thank you for all of your hard work with him. He would not be where he is today without your help! J
So how is Ryan receiving services now? Well, after a long process of working with the public school and early childhood programs, Ryan was accepted into one of the top Magnet schools in the city! Yes, our little man is now in pre-school! The school is for kids age P3 to 2nd grade. There are about 400 kids in the entire school. He is in an inclusion classroom (10 kiddos with an IEP (Independent Educational Program) and 10 kiddos without). He qualified for PT and OT services….He did not qualify for Eye or Speech!!! So far so good. He likes going to his ‘new school’. He is opening up more every day. Yesterday we received a note from his PT that he walked from the table to a chair with the help of a walker!!!! We ask him was he did at school and he says: “ I ate a cookie and goldfish crackers”
He talks like crazy and repeats everything! 10 word sentences are becoming more and more common. “I want to sit on the brown couch and read a book with my mommy” is just an example of what he is saying. Well enough of me rambling. So enjoy the photos and videos, I hope to post more frequently this year!
Enjoy
I’ve taken an extended hiatus from posting, but an unexpected snow day brought me back.
So much has gone on the last 2 months (where did the time go?) So here is a quick update to catch everyone up…
November – Tim and I went to Vegas my work conference. I won $100,000 pennies!!! We took a day trip to Hoover Dam and the Western Rim of the Grand Canyon. Mor Mor Jo kept Ryan for the week. They had some great bonding time and Ryan learned all about airplanes. Thanksgiving was a busy day. We hosted the day with about 15 dinner guests. Great time and great food.
December – As you may know our little man turned 3 on the 19th. How can he be 3 already? We had a great birthday party. I will post a short video of him opening is presents. It is priceless! Christmas was full of joy and happiness. Family in from out-of-town. White Christmas. Presents, presents, presents that is all Ryan wanted for Christmas…presents, well at least that is what he told Santa.
Now that Ryan is 3, his PT, OT, Speech and Eye services end within the First Steps program. It was so emotional to say goodbye to his therapists. Jo, Ellen, Adele and Ashley, you will be missed. You have been a part of our lives the last 2 and ½ years. Ryan looked forward to each visit with you. Thank you for all of your hard work with him. He would not be where he is today without your help! J
So how is Ryan receiving services now? Well, after a long process of working with the public school and early childhood programs, Ryan was accepted into one of the top Magnet schools in the city! Yes, our little man is now in pre-school! The school is for kids age P3 to 2nd grade. There are about 400 kids in the entire school. He is in an inclusion classroom (10 kiddos with an IEP (Independent Educational Program) and 10 kiddos without). He qualified for PT and OT services….He did not qualify for Eye or Speech!!! So far so good. He likes going to his ‘new school’. He is opening up more every day. Yesterday we received a note from his PT that he walked from the table to a chair with the help of a walker!!!! We ask him was he did at school and he says: “ I ate a cookie and goldfish crackers”
He talks like crazy and repeats everything! 10 word sentences are becoming more and more common. “I want to sit on the brown couch and read a book with my mommy” is just an example of what he is saying. Well enough of me rambling. So enjoy the photos and videos, I hope to post more frequently this year!
Enjoy
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Join the Fight for Preemies
On Tuesday November 17th you can show your support for March of Dimes Fight for
Preemies by blogging about a baby you love or blogging about prematurity and
help raise awareness about premature births.Premature births affect
approximately 10 percent of the babies born. Each year nearly 13 million babies
are born prematurely. In the United States about half a million babies are born
prematurely and end up being admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units.More than
one million premature babies die each year and those who survive often face
serious health challenges and risk lifelong disabilities.The Fight for Preemies
is being organized by Bloggers Unite and the March of Dimes to raising awareness
of the crisis of premature birth. Bloggers are invited to get involved by
spreading the word about the Fight for Preemies and to post a blog on November
17th during Prematurity Awareness Month.
Peas, Milk and Quesedillas
Thought I would share this video. I was able to capture this week during dinner. Some of his favorite foods: peas and quesedillas. I know we shouldn't let him play with food, but this was too cute! Enjoy
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Our Little Ham
Ryan politely asks to watch his favorite show, Yo Gabba Gabba
So much going on, I can't keep up. More to come.
One quick note, Ryan had eye therapy this week with Jo. She only has a couple of visits left with him (he turns 3), but then he probably won't qualify for eye therapy anymore....he won't need it!!! So, the St. Louis Blues is a huge supporter of the Delta Gamma Center and Jo is having all the kids make 'Thank You' cards with their hand prints and photos. Here is a picture of Ryan making his card in his Blues sweater. This is his 3rd sweater and it too is getting a little snug. Our little man is no longer in 2T. He has graduated to 3T and even some 4T jammies!
Well that is all for now...
Enjoy
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Sunday, September 5, 2010
Summer, oh Summer, where have you gone?
Trains
Hanging out at LouFest
Future Photographer Miss Jordan
I'm with the Band - a 2 hour nap
Ryan and Jordan in the wagon
Jordan keeping Ryan entertained
Cam, Jordan and Ryan
What a devilish grin!
Hello, anyone home?
Time to open presents at the parteee
Tucker and Mya
Hey, I'm standing on dad!
Aunt Katie, Jake, Sophie and Tucker
Our Family
Olivia, the Birthday Girl
Two Tired Kiddos
Two Hungry Kiddos
Pillow Time
An afternoon at Grant's Farm
Maddie's 5th Birthday Party
Maddie, Aiden and Uncle Charlie
PoolsideWow, the summer is officially over, with Labor Day weekend upon us. I've uploaded quite a few photos of the past two months events.
We've had a few birthday parties, a music festival and out of town guests (family and friends) stay with us.
My goddaughter, Madisyn turned 5. We attended her birthday pool party. Ryan loved it. He loves the water and is quite adventurous when it comes to going under. He can't get enough. The floating toy he sits in, can barely hold him anymore. If he turns sideways, he can tip over, making him laugh, but scaring mom half to death!
In Mid-august, the annual summer birthday party took place in Steeleville. About 8 or 9 family members birthdays are celebrated. Olivia turned two. She (and her mom, dad, and new brother Tucker) stayed with us a few days. Ryan loved playing with his cousins. His face lights up when you say Olivia's name.
A visit to Grant's Farm was also in order. I could not make it, since I had to work :( Fun was had by all.
Last weekend in August, we attened the first annual LouFest (http://www.loufest.com/). A music festival, held at the ball fields in Forest Park. A two day event filled with music and fun. We had so much fun. The weather was great (considering this was the 4th hottest summer on record). We set up a base camp, between both stages and listened to some great music and watched the kids play. Our Columbia family came to town to join us at the festival. Cam, Jordan and Ryan had a great time playing together. Check out Jordan's website at http://www.bornjustright.com/. Jen does such a great job of keeping Jordan's website updated. She was my inspiration to start and keep Ryan's blog up to date, nearly three years ago! Thanks Jen!!!
And I have to add the train pictures too. The little man loves his trains! We don't watch Thomas the Train, but he saw a commercial for the movie and he went nuts. "Train, Train, Train". He kept repeating until I acknowledged him. He then wanted to play with his trains, hence the photos from this morning.
He continues to amaze us every day. Repeating every thing we say. Uses 3-4 words.
His legs are stronger too, standing, with assistance, for longer periods of time. In PT, she had him standing against the couch for 10 minutes!
He was fitted for a wheel chair earlier this week. We decided to go with a wheel chair that is school bus accessible. YES!! We are looking at schools for him. The First Steps program he is in only helps him up to three years (which he turns three in December!) We are in the process of finding a school for him, an integrated classroom (kids with special needs and kids without). He may be placed as early as January. Personally, I think that is toooo soon for him. I am hoping he will be placed next fall. Keep your fingers crossed.
Special Thoughts and Prayers go out to a friend from high school and her family. Her oldest son, Z-Man, had spinal fusion surgery last week. Keep up the good work Z-Man, we are hoping for a quick recovery!
Well, that's all for now. I think we are caught up.
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