Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Little boys and their trains

Ryan just loves trains. He plays with them, he wants to watch them on TV, he points and cries out every time he sees one when we are driving around. He can't fall asleep without his train and he wakes up every morning with a train and a train car (which he calls a "back") in his little almost 2 year old hands.

We have a nice train table and lots of train track for him to play with but the one thing we didn't have was a train table with all of the pieces glued down. Soooo yesterday I spent several hours in secret working through Ryan's naps and after he went to bed to put together what Brio believes is the perfect train track configuration. We were only missing one piece if you can believe that!

The morning arrived and the glue was set, Jessi and I brought him downstairs. Ryan took one look at the table, waved goodbye to both of us, and dove head first into Thomas the Trainland. We will miss you Ryan, have fun!

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Ugh you are so dang big

Ryan spent the night last night at his Nana's house. He loves his Nana more than me, I can accept that. The way he runs out of my arms screaming her name and looks back at me only to wave and say "Bye Bye Daddy" hurts but I understand. I had awesome grandparents and I know that they are special in a way that Daddy and Mommy can never be.
The thing that I can't accept is that he grows up everytime he goes over there. He leaves my house a baby and then comes back a little man.

Here is a before picture taken a few weeks ago.




Here is after one night at his Nana's.



Needless to say, I am going to have a serious talk with his Nana. This nonsense is going to stop!

Post Number 200 plus a bonus special dedication!


I am dedicating this picture to my good friend and favorite germaphobe Kiera Ritterbusch.

Jessica Estes's Baby Shower Pictures
















Friday, May 8, 2009

When you're done you're done!

Missing one little boy
Answers to the name Dominic
Last seen - Heading towards the closet
Please contact us if you see him.



Cat Scratch Fever

It turns out that cats are good for something. They make a fine mattress.


They are also quite a bit more patient than you'd think.

Love is in the air



Ahhh springime. A time of new things, of blossoming flowers and budding relationships.
What better way to show your affection than flowers!


Ok he really wanted to eat them but hey it's the thought that counts right?