Ryane Update - 14Mo.

I realized it has been awhile since I gave you all a Ryane update. She'll be 14mo. old tomorrow and is becoming quite the smart little kid (of course!). She knows where her nose, mouth, eyes are can help poke out....I mean point at yours too. She's learning ears and belly and can remember those two off an on. She's got her vocabulary started with saying Momma, Dadda, ball, book, toc (sock), shoes, done, bye-bye (as well as blow a kiss bye), nigh-nigh, dog, cat, hi, truck, baby and other words we haven't desciphered yet. :) Ryane "thinks" she can read books and sing songs; however, they both sound very similar and VERY cute!

We took her to the Dr. about 3 weeks ago for a cold and ear infection. At that time she tipped the scales 21.5lbs. She's wearing 12mo. pants and some 18mo., but some are big around the waist that we've had to go belt shopping already. She's into 18mo. shirts as she needs the extra arm length.

I think that gives you an update. We enjoyed most of the Emporia Christmas parade last night and I'm including pictures of our snuggled up girl watching it. Ryane loved dancing and clapping along with the bands. We left before it was over as we were pretty cold. I'm also including a Thanksgiving picture. Ryane loved all the different Thanksgiving food and ate VERY well!

Holidays are upon us

We got an early start on the holiday season this weekend. Matthew put up our outside Christmas lights Saturday morning and we have our stockings hung.

We traveled to Indepedence to see Matthew's family this weekend since we'll be spending Thanksgiving with mine and while there, Nana and Papo took Ryane by to see Santa at a local florist shop. She didn't mind watching Santa, but when it was her time to set on his lap, it wasn't happening!! Then, she didn't even want me holding her standing next to Santa as you can see in the picture.


On the drive home Sunday night, Ryane slept one hour of it, then was awake and ready to get out of her seat. Our way of distracting Ryane is usually to sing familiar songs to her. You can only sing the ABC's and Patty Cake so many times before you get tired of it, so we broke off onto Christmas carols. There were LOTS of words we didn't know, but I think we have time to brush up before Christmas arrives.

Here's a fun little video to help get you in the holiday spirit!

Current Family Pictures

I tried to get/take family pictures every 3 months during Ryane's first year, so she can see how we all changed together. This past Saturday, I had my sister Sherry and brother-in-law Luther team up to take some current family pictures. These could be my favorite family pics and new favorite picture of Ryane.

Pregnancy Blog

I'm starting a seperate blog for the pregnancy, so I can keep all that journaling together in one place. Please check it out when you want an update. www.howebaby.blogspot.com.

Sporty Girl

I thought Ryane was looking extra sporty and cute this Friday morning, so of course I had to take a picture of her. She was working on brushing her teeth during that time, but hey, whatever it takes to get them to stand still! Ryane's hair is really growing and I can get quite a bit of it into pigtails and a ponytail. We just have to get those bangs growing out!

Family Project

For those who don't know, we have a permanent fixture in our garage. At least there is still room left for me to park on my side during the winter! Matthew's very first car was a 1965 Mustang and he still owns it this day. Currently, he is in the process of restoring it and lately has been taking it apart piece, by piece, by piece, by...well, you get the point. So far, he has it stripped down to almost metal. His plan is to complete the project for his 10 year high school reunion in 2009. At times it becomes a family project as Ryane likes to join in to lend a hand. Here are a few pictures I took this past Saturday after Matthew took the rear window out.

It's like Ryane is riding in a parade. :)

Yes, that's the hood sitting on top of the car.

Ryane helping remove all the old window caulking and molding.


Ryane is sitting where the Driver's seat "should" be.