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.

Mother's Day

What a prefect day! A day to celebrate mothers. This was my first real mother's day and I have to say I wouldn't be who I am or the mother I am if it hadn't been for my mother. My mother is an amazing woman and I hope that I can be as good of a mother as she is. She has done so much for our family. She has done so much for me. She takes care of me when I am sick, she held me when I was heartbroken, she cried with me when I was heartbroken, she listened to my stories, she never tried to change who I am but excepted me for me, she helped me get ready on my wedding day, she shared her stories with me, she is the peace maker of our family, she is my best friend. I love my mom so much she is a wonderful woman and a great example!

3 years

On our 3rd Anniversary I thought I would write 100 reasons why I love Brad and some memories. I will share them with you in no particular order.
1. He is my prince charming
2. He is my better half
3. He loves me even though I am crazy
4. He gave me a beautiful son
5. SHHHH
6. We had date night at least once a week, even when I was in Utah and he was in New York
7. He is a nerd in his own way
8. His smile
9. His hugs
10. His kisses
11. He makes me laugh
12. The way he dances
13. He has a love of fixing things
14. He lets me be me
15. He listens to me
16. Driving across the U.S.
17. He has weird names for things
18. The death by pink house
19. Camping
20. His weird voices
21. He works hard
22. He is a good provider
23. He bares his testimony about the sun
24. He is laid back
25. He is a great father
26. He cares about other people
27. Water fights
28. Blowing raspberries
29. He asks me if things match
30. Cuddling
31. He bought me flowers my first day of work
32. He lets me have break downs
33. He tries to fix my problems
34. His hands
35. Our trip to Mexico
36. He tells me I am beautiful
37. Driving to Denver and back in a day
38. How he has the bladder the size of a two year old on trips
39. His knowledge of the gospel
40. The wonderful blessings he has given me
41. He is my best friend
42. The ABC game driving across the US
43. Head bonking
44. Going to concerts together
45. He comes to my class and helps me
46. He fixed our house up
47. He loves my cooking
48. He still wanted to date me even though I almost passed out on our first date
49. He stuck around even though I said he annoyed me
50. He broke a glass the first time he met my parents
51. He has a love of weird things like watches
52. He holds my hand in the car
53. His toes
54. How skinny he is
55. His crooked smile lines
56. His sexy body
57. He is good with kids
58. How he can't cook
59. How he compliments me
60. Swimming in the ocean
61. Going to Vegas the 1st time
62. How he loves food
63. How he looks when he sleeps
64. How he acts with my family
65. How thoughtful he is
66. The sweet notes he writes me
67. When he leaves surprise notes
68. How he researches things before he buys them
69. How he asked me to marry him
70. How he makes me happy
71. How he plays with Ryker
72. How he is scared of sharks
73. How he kept all his hockey gear
74. He is romantic
75. He tickles my back
76. He holds me when I cry
77. His style of clothes
78. How tall he is
79. He calls just to see how I am
80. His taste in music
81. He puts me first
82. How he loves Myth Busters
83. How he loves Dirty Jobs
84. When he "made" me breakfast in bed (cereal)
85. He is a great sells man
86. He is great with words
87. He rubs my feet
88. He has a love of electronics
89. He spoils me
90. His eyes
91. His lips
92. Going for walks
93. Holding my hand
94. His love of fishing
95. His love of jeeping
96. Tickle fights
97. He supports me
98. He wants the best for our family
99. He makes me feel good
100. I LOVE HIM