Baptism/ Bday Party

After being home sick all week we let Ryder start watching cartoons. He loves them!
Happy Baptism day Goose! Time to go get out of that cute outfit and get dressed.
We made it to the church just in time.
After the church we asked a few people to come over to Big Papa's and have some food and some bday cake. We thought we would celebrate our first bday a few weeks early.
Ryder was a bit overwhelmed and did not dive into like expected so Scotty fed it to him.
Suddenly, he started the cry. The sad little, I'm overwhelmed cry. We quickly got over it and enjoyed the rest of the party.
Emerson, Gunner, Henry, Emma, and Jordan all came to play. Emerson really loved the pigs.
Thanks to everyone for coming and all the great gifts. And a big thanks to Big Papa and Michelle for the brunch.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!

Great Fall Weekend

After Trip's first birthday party, a quick nap and a big ole bottle we headed over to play with Gunner at the new house. Gunner was so sweet to share his things.
Ryder immediately jumped into the very nice bowl and brought some block with him to play with.
Gunner just looked at him like "are you crazy? That's my bowl!"
I think Gunner ended up being cool with it and let Ryder continue climbing in and out of the bowl.
After our visit with Gunner we headed for the park.
We LOVE the slide! We could do this all day...Down we go
and we go back up to the top
Still loving the swing. I giggle the whole time.
Ok...lets go walk around some before we leave.
PUMPKINS!!!!!!!!!!
How about this one?
no, this one!
Off to Aunt Carrie's for a little pumpkin carving, dinner and of course chalk drawing.
ok, maybe it is more fun to take the chalk out of the bucket and put it back in again..over and over again.
While Ryder was enjoying the yard and the chalk everyone else was carving their pumpkins.
Emma helped Michelle to get hers carved.
Then she discovered the bowl of the pumpkins guts and thought it would be more fun to stir the guts. YUCK!
Ryder's new favorite thing! Anything he can ride on! What a great weekend!

Weekends at home

Getting better everyday with this sippy cup thing.
We went to home depot and could not wait to get into the race car shopping cart. I love driving this thing!
My two favorite things, reading books and sitting in my infant tub with all my toys.

Playgroup

Today we went to playgroup at Kristen, Hanky and Ella Kate's neighborhood playground. Ryder could not quit giggling while he was flying high in the swing.

We just learned how to blow bubbles and its my favorite thing.
Think I am a bit dizzy and need to get out.
After the swing. Ryder, Gunner, and David made a mad dash for Ryder's walker. I think it was a hit.
Watch out Ryder, David is taking off with your walker! See if you can keep up.
While Emerson played with the large ball, David sat in the swing checking everyone out.
We were sad to have missed the ducks but we had plenty of fun seeing everyone.

Saturday with the Fam

Saturday morning the whole fam got up and headed up to Lake Lanier to cheer on my sister Jill for her Triathlon.
Dad kept busy by holding onto the kids...Emma,
Jordan
and even Ryder sat in his lap while Michelle got to meet him for the first time.
Mom was able to round up all the kids for a picture. Can you tell by the look on Henry's face that he has had way too many doughnuts?! Aunt Carrie even gave Ryder a doughnut! This may be why we are so giggly the rest of the day.
Ryder loved all the people watching right at the finish line but he did have moments of wishing he was out running around like his cousins.
And here comes Jill Greene down the finish line in just under 2 hours!!!! CONGRATULATIONS. She swam 400 meters, biked 15 miles, and ran 5 miles! WOW, I couldn't have done that.
Ryder was a bit restless with the people watching so we thought we would head home for another outing.
We went to the mall for a little shopping and to vote on our Favorite playhouse. They were AMAZING! (Wish I could move into one of these!HA)
Ryder got the giggles when the ladies put a tattoo on his leg. Overall a good day.

All in a days work

Ok, Can I walk now? It is already 7:30am mom.
Just cruising down the park path. I am getting pretty good at this walking thing.
Hey mom, I figured out how to turn!
Ok, time to take out the trash. Let me dump my dirty diapers out onto the carpet for you.
Think I should empty out my hat drawer now. Let's try them all on in the process. How does this one look?
Happy Halloween! Is it too early for this one?
This is the one. Think I could hang out in midtown dressed like this? A wet white shirt, a little drool and my gator hat... I'll fit right in.

Hey teddy, let me tell you all about my day. I walked all around the playground, picked out my favorite hat, and even took out the trash. Think we can snuggle now?
Thanks teddy, I am tuckered out! Think its time for dinner yet?