First Birthday

We had his birthday party on Sunday afternoon in our backyard.  We had bounce things and a sprinkler for the big kids, then Ryan had his water table--which he didnt leave the whole party.  It was a good time for all--busy and hot.  Ryan enjoyed his cupcake and all the presents he got. Thanks to everyone, here our a few pictures from the big day--thanks to my stepmom Lynda and my friend Lauren for sharing there photos since I didnt take any!!!

Then Monday we had our big 1 year check up---He weighs 21 lbs 11.1 oz and is 29 1/2 inches long.  Ryan has remained in the 50% his whole life!! On his growth curve in his chart at the Doctors office he is right in the middle everytime--a good growing baby.  The only down news was Ryan is a little anemic so we had to start him on Iron Drops for a month and then they will recheck.  Lucky the prescription says to mix in water or juice and he drinks it right up.  I have now been looking to see what more I need to feed him so we dont need the supplement!! Otherwise we are good and growing!!

Water Table

For Ryan's Birthday we got him a water table.  We decided to open it early and let him play the other day.  He loved it.  I however should have put him in a bathing suit prior to playing--he was drenched after. 

Ryan then took the toys off of the table to play with in the yard. 

May in Review

May was busy so here is a small review of all we did....

We went to Austin and visited with some of my old friends and now Ryan's new friends

this is Haddie Rutland she is one day younger than Ryan!

Then we headed to Livie, Eli and Anna's Birthday party

Anna and Eli in the ball pit--Ryan really was unsure of that.

Ryan eating a cupcake at the party

Then we were home for some quality family time..

Eating donuts

Sleeping with mom on Mother's day

Celebrating Dad's 29th birthday... Ryan was asleep by the time we had cake but we had some the next few days.  I made carrot cake and it was really good!

Then May came to a close and we are busy getting ready for Ryan's 1st Birthday!!

I will try to post more pictures and post more often!

Mowing the Yard!

Today so that I could shower without being disturbed, Mike took Ryan to mow the lawn.  He put him in the baby bjorn and away they went.  It was the cutest thing ever!!!  Ryan absolutely loved it.  After my shower I went to get him but not without taking pictures.  Ryan was kicking his legs and smiling it was too cute.  Mike did say it was a little hard though--ryan is heavy and a little warm. Ryan and I then went inside and ate lunch while Mike continued to mow the yard.  After lunch I put Ryan on the floor, he crawled to the window and pulled up on the window sill to watch Mike mow the yard.  He then started pulling on the blinds and knocking on the window so we had to go outside and watch Mike finish the yard.  After mowing Ryan and the dogs got to play in the fresh cut grass--which he also loved.  It was great.  Now Ryan is down for a well needed nap while I got to update the blog!!! Well here are some photos from the adventure.

Changes!!

Well we have been doing lots of things around the house.  Lots of changes some still to come. 

Mike has removed the carpet from the master bath and put down tile.  I love it--it looks so good.  We only have to paint the baseboards and then it will be all done.  The project of course took longer and cost more but we are happy with it.  

Second we have redone our flowerbeds.  Mike has been working on this for a long time but we actually have it all planted with blooming flowers. It looks so good.  We then added a bunch of other plants along the side of our house to try and block the view of the street for our barking dogs!!  We only have two other flowerbeds to remove and replace with grass and then our front yard will be how I want it.  Of course our grass is the most plush and green on the street because of all the TLC Mike gives it. 

Third and I guess most importantly---Ryan is going to be a big brother!!

That is a positive pregnancy test for those of you who cant see it very well.  We are due Novemeber 30th!!  However since I am having a c-section this time we will have an exact date and time to choose later in the pregnancy.  I have been feeling a little nauseated but really I dont have time to be.  I guess with your second pregnancy you are so busy caring for your child that you forget about being sick!!  We are very happy, it should be fun and busy come December!!

Visit with Knox

Kelly and Knox Holton came to Houston to visit family and friends.  Ryan and I went to the Clantons house and visited with them for awhile.  Knox is all boy, just like Ryan.  It was so fun seeing them together.  They were immediately friends forever--well at least Kelly and I are so that makes them friends forever too!!! Who knows maybe they will both end up at UT together like Kelly and I!! Here are some pics from that day that Kelly just sent me.  Dr. Clanton was the resident photographer and just snapped away at the boys playing it was great. 

Of course Ryan really liked their dog!!

Water!

Ryan and I went to my moms last weekend and well we ended up at the pool.  We went for a walk initially then we decided to see how cold the water was.  At first Ryan was a little uneasy and just got his feet wet.  He finally sat down and gradually scooted into the water. Thankfully they have a beach entry at their pool so its great for little kids.  Ryan ended up getting all the way in--sitting and splashing.  My mom and I were completely wet as well.  Ryan loved the water he laughed and splashed for a long time--it make excited about summer. 

Ryan hanging on--not so sure yet

With his longhorn hat starting to scoot in

Ryan completely wet walking with my mom holding him.  Once he was really all the way in the water we couldn't take too many pictures because we were busy holding on to him.  Every now and then he would put his face in to try and taste the water!!