20 Months Old

Ryane will be 20 months old on Wednesday and not only am I amazed at how she's growing up in actions, but I think she is really changing in looks as well. Her hair keeps growing and growing and likes to curl up on humid days such as today. I set up the photography studio tonight to get some maternity photos with Matthew in them using a new backdrop I ordered. I go downstairs and Matthew has her all setting still (RARITY for her), so I couldn't resist snapping a picture before she was on the move again. Even though she doesn't have her big heart warming smile on, I love the picture for a couple reasons. I love that you can see how she is looking more like a big girl and I love that you can see her beauty mark that came about shortly after she turned 18months. So, here's my pretty girl...


Beautiful beauty mark!!


Also, I always wonder who is actually reading the blog and if it's really worth my time to update. PLEASE leave a comment if not just to say hello, so I know you are out there. You shouldn't have to have an account to do so.

Picture Time

Ryane loves to ride on her daddy's back. We are working with her more on the "shirt-hold-setting-up" riding style, instead of her usual "strangle-you-laying down" riding style.


Ryane is very independent. Here's an example of her NOT letting us help her get dressed. I'd be embarrassed too that I only used one leg-hole of my pajama bottoms. Also, she did have her shirt on, but couldn't get the second arm through, so she just took it all off. Wonder where she gets that attitude from? ...probably her mom!!


Ryane is really into watching for and chasing after birdies; therefore, this is one of her favorites spots to set in the house.


Who didn't love the weather this weekend?!! We were trying to think of everything to do to be outside with Ryane. We finally got some use out of a bubble-toy the Easter bunny brought Ryane. She enjoyed "blowing" the bubbles as well as pretending to eat them. Odd girl! :) She gets that from Dad!!

Mother's Day 2008

I had an awesome Mother's Day on Sunday. I am so so blessed to have a wonderful daughter and loving husband to give me a special day. We had a nice relaxing day and Ryane was entertaining as ever. It's hard for me to think that I wasn't even a mom not to long ago and very soon I am going to be a mom of 2! Scary and exciting at the same time. There are many times where I have the feeling that I have no idea of what I'm doing, but I look at how great Ryane and think 'she's not turning out so bad'. Being a mom is so fulfilling! Motherhood can be challenging, but makes me feel so special in a way I never knew possible. Of course to memorialize the day, Matthew took a few pictures of Ryane and I together (the baby made his appearance in a couple as well!).


Just for a trip down memory lane, I'm including last year's collage. What a difference a year makes! Ryane actually has wrists now. :)

Recent Pictures

It's been kindly mentioned to me that it has been awhile since I have posted any pictures of Ryane (thanks Aunt Sherry), so here are some recent ones.

What does a girl look like that only had one potty-training accident all weekend and stayed dry all day at day care for the first time?
TA-DAAA!


What does a girl look like right before she gets carried into the house kicking and screaming because it's dinner time?


One of Ryane's many expressions. :)


This was actually a kiss, but Ryane usually gives her baby brother a zerbert 90% of the time.