Just being my usual cute self...

A few of my 'tricks' for your viewing pleasure:

How big are you?

Where's your belly button?

Give us the face you make when Grandpa has just promised you a new boat!

Can you squeeze your little buddha belly into the cubby space?

Where's your favorite spot to play in the whole house?

Who has a cute new tu-tu?

Living the good life with mom out in Boulder, CO

Who is sad they had to take a bath in a sink?

Such drama - who is a great over-reactor?

Who is now happy that they got their sippy cup while bathing?

Who has the coolest mom ever???? (so what if she also happens to write this blog)

Must love dogs...

Wanted: companionship and someone interested in taking orders from me

- preferably my size

- enjoys rough-housing, my toys and saliva

- ability to make funny sounds (aka - bark)

- could possibly eat my face off, but won't; even when I poke your eyes, tug on your tail or step on your paw

A secret? I love secrets....

That was a good one; man this b*tch is funny!

You're just so cute, I could squeeze your cheeks.

This is fun; please don't eat my hand.

A new version of a pedicure...

Nice to meet you Suki, my name is Ryan.

I will bow to you as you are the queen of all dogs.

Let's get to first base. Pucker up.

I think she's really into me!

*this adorable pup is our friend Mark & Nicole's dog Suki -- Ryan and Suki formed a long-lasting friendship while we were in Denver a few weekends ago. Suki's sister Molly was not as big a fan of Ryan as Suki, so we apologize for Molly's absence in the photo spread.

Our little ballerina!

Sorry for the long delay in pictures; because I'm feeling guilty here's a little shot of Ryan in her newest gift from her cousins out in Denver. Thank you to the Denver Britts for her new favorite outfit! More pics to come as soon as mom and dad stop being lazy....

Birthday Fun!

We celebrated Ryan's birthday this past 4th of July.
Yayyyy America. Yayyyy Ryan.


I hate this hat and I refuse to wear it. Keep it on me and I will scream!


Ryan's very own cake. Our little 'biter' sure loves sugar.

Starting off good, keeping it nice and clean.

Open wide!

Dad is starting to get a little nervous....

And, she's off.....


Somebody was a little jealous of Ryan's blatant disregard of manners - the tan hand would be none other than cousin Jack.

What? Is there something on my face?


Ryan, Jack and Grandpa. Jack got major points for wearing the hat.

Grandma Ella came in town for the big celebration - she was a huge help to us all!!! Thank you Ella - come again soon!

Ryan and Jack - my two favorite babies (besides Grant)

Lake Time!

A few weeks ago, Grant and I took Ryan down to the lake to visit Grandma & Grandpa. If driving 2.5 hours with one baby isn't enough, why not two? We had the brilliant idea to take Ryan's cousin Jack down with us as a surprise. Armed with a new car DVD player and hours of Yo Gabba Gabba, we set off for the drive. To our delight (and my case for having more than one child), Ryan and Jack couldn't have been better. At one point, they were even holding hands. Ahhhhhh - young, forbidden love. Just like Flowers In The Attic....

Despite their fondness for each other, they are in fact just babies, and still learning the meaning of the word 'share'.

Ryan laying the ground rules for Jack out at the pool.

"This is my weekend, my parents, my pool - don't mess with me, take my floaty, or swim with my mom - got it?"

The look of trouble x 2:

I told you to keep quiet Jack! You ruin everything!

Jack beginning to learn that when Ryan is around, you need to hang on tight to your toys.

I don't know what you're talking about Ryan, there are no toys here, and they are certainly not behind my back, you best look elsewhere....

Even though I have a $1.99 beach ball, I want YOUR same exact $1.99 beach ball. But only because you want to play with it right now. If you ignore it, so will I. And that's how this weekend will go....

It's mine, and if I have to push on it and attempt to pop it, then so be it. Neither of us will play with it.

Jack in deep thought; starting to question why he agreed to this whole thing. That Ryan can be one tough ____.

Seriously Grandpa, call my dad. He'll come pick me up.

Happy 1st Birthday Ryan Elizabeth

We've come a long way in one year! Congrats to our precious baby girl on her first birthday! This isn't her only milestone this week, little Ryan isn't so little anymore - she took her first official steps!

Happy Birthday Charlotte!

Saturday was a little soiree for Ryan's buddy Charlotte and her cousin Alex - joint 1st B-day celebrations!  

Wait, you mean this party isn't for me? 

Just as well, I'd rather hang out with dad in the shade...

But I can still play with Charlotte's party decorations, right?

Mom is never going to be as crafty as Amanda, so we figured we'd just 'borrow' Charlotte's cake and pass these pics off as Ryan's 1st Birthday!  All together now, "Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Ryan, we're sorry your parents suck"......