10 months

Ryker is now 10 months old! He is in size 24 month clothing, he is crawling like crazy, he pulls himself up but doesn't cruise yet. No teeth yet but we can feel them. He is working on sleeping through the night. He loves to play with the door, playing in the bathroom, unrolling the toilet paper and swimming. He takes after his dad and loves electronics. He loves to tell stories, the other morning he told me a story with a monster, someone with a high voice and someone with a low voice. He loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. He loves playing with dad and cuddling with mom. We sure love this little, I mean big guy!

Brad, Ryker, Karl and Kyler

I love this face!

Yes he is sleeping on his foot
Happy Father's Day

California

We had a great family trip to California! We started the long trip to San Diego by driving to Las Vegas on Friday after Brad got off of work. Ryker did a really good job in the car. While we were San Diego we did a lot of fun things. We went and saw the seals, went to Legoland, Sea World, spent a day at the beach and ate lots of good food. The weather was a little on the cold side but it was still a lot of fun. I love going to San Diego!

Fun on the beach

Checking out the pool in Vegas
Waiting for Shamoo
Freezing after the boat ride
Racing with Brad, Amber, Cindy, Logan and Corbin
The peddle ride
Brad, Mom, Dad, Jessica
Fun Train ride
Our Dinosaur

Swimming/ Sleeping

For the 1st two weeks of summer Ryker and I did a Mom and Me swim class! It was so much fun! I loved going out and being in the pool for a half hour everyday. Basically the class is to help get your child used to the water. I had no idea the first week what Ryker thought, he didn't cry, he didn't smile, he just sat there as serious as ever! It was so funny to watch him. The first time I dunked him I was ready for him to start crying but he didn't he just came out and started looking around. Towards the end of the lessons though he started to splash and talk, so I think he really enjoyed them, I know I did. I took the class with Mickelle, it was fun seeing her every day! I miss the classes already, I may just have to sign up for some classes in July.

Now for sleeping! (I had to share this) Now that Ryker has discovered he can move and crawl he is sleeping in some pretty crazy positions, I lay him down one way and when I come back to check on him I find him sleeping another way. Super cute but super uncomfortable.

He fell asleep eating dinner
Using his bear for a pillow
Sitting folded in half

Crawling position

Todd's Graduation/ My Birthday

Brad's younger brother graduated from high school! We are so happy for him and wanted to support him so we went to his graduation! However, after calling about 100 names and still having over 600 more to go, we got bored. So we used our camera to entertain us! Here are some samples of the pictures we took.

Pretty Smile
Happy Couple
Probably one of the UGLIEST pictures I have ever taken
Handsome boy
Good job Todd!

Now for my Birthday! Anyone who knows me, knows my birthday is a big deal to me. After much fasting and praying I decided to go to Cheesecake Factory for dinner and a Drive in movie with friends Saturday night, yum! Dinner with my parents Sunday, and a BBQ up the canyon on Monday with my family and Brad's family. It was 3 days of fun! I had a such a good birthday!

Grandpa drying off Ryker's sock after getting it wet when they bent over to touch the water.
Grandpa Stapley helping Ryker slide into first base.
Playing baseball

Cutest boy ever!

9 Months

Ryker has now been out as long as he was in! I can't believe it! He is doing so much now. About a week after he turned 9 months he started crawling. He pushes with one foot and drags his other knee! I love being out of school and watching him! He loves to play with the handles on our drawers (and has smashed his fingers in the drawers a few time). He is now in either 18 month clothes or 24 months! I have no idea what we are going to do when he grows out of those! He is such a "chill" baby, he kind of just goes with the flow. He is also becoming more vocal. I was shopping with him the other day and he was yelling at the top of his lungs as I walked up and down the isles. He is my little sweet pea and I love him so much!

So serious

Learning how to crawl but going backwards and ending up under the bed.

Daddy to the rescue!

Schools Out For Summer!

The last week of school may have been the longest week of the year! Not only did we have snow the last week, Ryker decided sleeping was overrated! So the kids were crazy and I was tired not a good combo! Needless to say when the last day ended I was relieved. I love teaching but I had a tough class this year, not to mention I wished I was at home with Ryker rather then at school! After the kids left we went to a luncheon for the teachers. It was fun and sad, I am going to miss Kristie and Mickelle, it was fun teaching with them. I am very, very ready for summer!

Jim (My Boss) Ryker, and Akoy
Classic Erika, Amber and Mickelle Picture
Happy Boys
We all had our babies within a few months of each other!

Go 3rd Grade!

8 months

I am a little behind on my posts. Ryker turned 8 months this month. He has changes so much! I know I say this all the time but I love just sitting and watching him. I love watching him discover how things work and how he learns things on his own. Here are some things he enjoys and some milestones:
Weight 20 pounds, Blows Raspberries, Sucks on his bottom lip, Can go from sitting to crawling position, Can hold himself in crawling position (can't figure out how to move yet), Scoots on his bum, Still loves to be naked and does a little bum wiggle every time we take his diaper off, Likes to eat his socks, Plays catch with his beach ball, He is a mama's boy, Says ma ma ma (I don't think he knows what it means yet) is in 18 month clothes, can clap his hands, loves to play with the drawers at the end of our bed, gives good hugs, is starting to wave bye bye.