Thursday, February 26, 2009

Pictures I promised

I am trying to catch up. Here are pictures that have been promised for some time. And I am refering back to Christmas time too. I almost do not remember how to do this...














4 Month Check Up

We have reached the 4 month mark with Ryan.
He is so big. I can not believe it. Actually he is so very long. His check up came with glowing reviews. The boy is growing like a weed and healthy as a horse!
He is 26 1/4" long, 14 lb 8 oz. He even wears 6 month old clothes. We can not keep him in clothes either. The boy rolls over one way, talks non-stop, eats, plays, and loves life. He is a very happy baby.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day

It has been almost one month since I have posted last. I am not even sure where my mind was on January 16th, 2009.
Life is going wonderfully. Ryan is getting so big. He smiles now, he makes noises that make me think of what a peterdactyll would sound like, he grabs objects, places whatever he can in his mouth, and so much more.

Valentine's Day became a weekend event. Justin and I decided to have our first family dinner out at a restaurant on Friday night. Friday was chosen to avoid the true Valentine's Day crowds and waits. We did not know how the excursion would go. Friday arrived, the restaurant, time, and even outfits were chosen. I was on pins and needles because Ryan did not nap well that day. He could turn at any moment. We arrived at our destination, they had a table for us in the back room (I was wondering if this was on purpose) with a high chair. Our waiter recited the menu specials to Ryan's joy. (He was entranced and completely entertained) I hope that the waiter was not bother by our laughter, we were not laughing at him. It was a sight to see the baby taking in every word about the specials on the menu. You understand, a parents delight at something, anything that tickles their fancy regarding their child. The service was fast, which was in our favor and those sitting around us. We had dinner, a glass of wine, an appetizer, salad, of course not quite in that order, and we were out the door. Whoosh. We were that fast. About 36 minutes. Talk about turning a table. No harm, no foul, smooth sailing.

Now on real Valentine's Day we headed for my parents' house. Dinner there out did any meal that could ever be prepared by any restaurant. Surf and turf. Ryan in a swing chair by the table, joining us and playing with some of his toys. It was a good weekend of meals for all.