Saturday, December 31, 2011

Ryan Meets Santa!

Ryan loved Santa! He gave his beard a good tug to find out that it was real!


On Black Friday, we went to Regency to see Santa's reindeer. Grandma and Grandpa Steele came for Thanksgiving, so it was a fun day out. Colin was not too excited about the reindeer, but Santa was much more exciting this year for him.



Ryan and Matt enjoying Hughes' Christmas


Ben holding Ryan. Ryan is such a happy baby. He is lacking in the sleep department lately, but
is still always smiling.





Ryan and Colin visiting the Santa at Bass Pro. Since Colin saw Santa two days in a row, when Santa asked what he wanted the second day Colin said, "I already told you."

Colin's Pre-School Concert














Colin's preschool concert was a joy just like last year. I helped decorate this year, so we got a close spot to watch him.










Bowling

Colin came bowling with our CYO church group at the beginning of December. At the end of the month he became an expert on Uncle Robb's (Melissa's fiance) X-Box.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Ryan Update

Ryan enjoys his bath time - it is always short because I always think he is too cold. He is really reaching for things and thinks the bubbles are amazing.



Ryan sucking on his toes!

Ryan is very photogenic and loves the camera.


Ryan is now 5 months old and is a happy baby. We are currently struggling with his sleeping patterns, but if that is all we have to complain about we are lucky. Ryan vocalizes his exhaustion through a VERY high pitch scream, which can be heard through out the house. I even get concerned that he will break glass. He sits in the excer-saucer and loves to just lay on the ground and watch his big brother play.

Halloween

This year, Colin was Captain America and Ryan was a skeleton. Ryan slept during the trick or treating and Colin was satisfied after he got about 10 pieces of candy. He is regretting that now since it is all gone.











Ryan's First Cereal



Just before Ryan's 4 month appointment I had him try some rice cereal. He caught on fast and is now on to vegetables and fruits.

Arbor Day Lodge



This year my parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. The family went to the Arbor Day Lodge in Nebraska City. The kids had a lot of fun swimming, hiking and climbing.


Half of the cousins in the giant web.


SO TIRED! :-)