Sunday, December 5, 2010

Ryan's Birthday


When Ryan was around 2 he asked about chewing gum and drinking soda. I told him that he needed to wait until he was 5....it just seemed so far away at the time. And yet all of a sudden, my little boy is 5!

So yesterday was the big day for gum and soda...and they were both a bust. I bought him 5 brand gum (which through the years has validated my rule every time he saw the package- haha!). I knew he wouldn't like mint gum so I got him berry flavored. I took out a stick for him and he said he didn't want to chew gum. I tried to persuade him to try it...we looked at it, smelled it, and I even tasted one (blech...not a fan of berry flavored gum!) He said he wanted to wait until he was six to try gum. We'll see if he changes his mind...

The soda was also a bust. He took a little sip and gave the funniest face (picture)...he said it was too "spicy".

(Poor boy...it must have felt like a let down after waiting his whole life ;) ).


I made a doggie cake for my little doggie lover.



I love this boy so much!! :)


Thursday, December 2, 2010

Professional Pictures









Granny, Ryan and I went on our annual trip to Portrait Innovations yesterday (highly recommend them!). I love that they never put up any fuss about any outfit changes (we usually do 4 since we do birthday and Christmas pictures all rolled in one) and they are willing to do whatever ideas we have.




Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Counting

Ryan counting to 100 by 5's and by 10's. Excuse the silliness...it was a long day apparently! ;)

States

I don't know what it is...just being a kid I guess...but Ryan seems to latch on to a topic and become almost obsessed with it. For a long time it was flags, then Titanic, and now it seems to be states. I know they talk about the different states at preschool, but he amazes me how many states he has learned. Oh, and again, please excuse the extreme silliness! ;)

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Ryan's New Bathroom




Ryan's new rocket bathroom...he loves it! :)

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Sunday, October 3, 2010

Ryan experimenting with the effects of static electricity-haha!

Friday, October 1, 2010

Ryan is ready to brave the cold for the balloon fiesta tomorrow.

(Oh, and don't mind the wet shirt...he just spilled his water)

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Mr. Cute Stuff

Monday, September 13, 2010


Ryan and his chicka chicka boom boom hat.


First day of preschool (again)







Ryan started his second year of preschool in August. He now goes Monday-Thursday from 9-1. He loves, loves, loves school. Such a social guy...and I'm sure he totally talks his teacher's ears off. ;) Here are some pictures of his first day...

Saturday, July 31, 2010

How To Torture Your Child

How to torture your child....

Step 1: Make your child talk about the fun he is having on the slide when he is FREEZING COLD!


Step 2: Take a picture of your child losing his trunks instead of rushing to fix them first. ;)



Last Swimming Lesson









Last night was Ryan's last swimming lesson for the summer...he has come a long way this summer- he's not only comfortable in the water, but he really enjoys his time too.