Cheezy!

Here are some of Ryan's favorite poses. Of course mom and dad encourage silliness!

An Excuse to Play Doh

I love being a parent. It is so exciting to look at life through the eyes of children. Think of all the things you get to re-experience when you hang out with kids. I mean, how can you explain playing with Play Doh as an adult. That would seem weird. But with kids, you can use them as an excuse to play. My little artist is getting really good at making snakes and balls.

Eggstatic for Easter!

Sorry for the delay in posting. Time gets away from me.

Ryan adores his Easter Eggs! We colored them at Grandma's and only managed to ruin two areas of her carpet. Every time the refrigerator opens, Ryan makes a plea to hold his Easter eggs.



Keep checking...I'll post more holiday pictures soon.

Tantrum

For months, Jim and I have been limiting our excursions to quick shopping trips and few dinners out in fear that Ryan would misbehave. He has been a little booger in public on a few occasions, but each has been short-lived.

Last night, he gave me a taste of a real 2-year-old-temper-tantrum! For twenty minutes he screamed and whaled and kicked in his crib while I stationed myself outside his door waiting for a break in the tyrade. Not an enjoyable experience. I hope tonight goes better. I know this is the circle of life and I must admit that I still probably hold the record for most stubborn tantrum.

The Great Outdoors

For months, I have been accounting my laziness and fatigue to the long grueling winter. Boy, the spring days have been wonderful. They have been filled with walks, bike rides, trips to the park, front yard basketball, trampoline baseball, drive-way golf, and picnics. What fun! What fatigue! I was hoping that the burst of spring would mean a burst of energy, but the long winter has left me out-of-shape. Of course, Jim and Ryan are rearing to go. Have fun guys.

The Verdict

We had a wonderful visit to the doctor yesterday. The technology is so fascinating and we were told the sex of the baby. See for yourself and see if you can tell.

I know the picture is hard to see. Trust me, so is the original. Dr. Sammarco is 100% convinced that the baby is a boy. Dylan, Tyler, Scott, Bo, Diego, Ralphie...we're still considering a name. Thanks for suggestions.

Bring on the Spring!

It's getting harder and harder to get Ryan to come into the house. He loves the outdoors. He finally agreed to dinner around 6 p.m. and pooped out in the middle of the 6th viewing of CARS, the movie, this week.