Christmas Weekend

I can't believe Christmas has come and gone already! I'm so thankful Andy was able to be home, and we were all able to be together this weekend. I decided that Ryan and I would take the trip to Seattle to watch the game in person on Christmas Eve. It was a lot of work traveling with a toddler, but with some help from friends we made it... and it was worth the trip! I haven't traveled to an away game in a while, so it was a fun adventure.

On the flight out he was pretty excited to be on an airplane. He always points them out in the sky and says "Shooooo"(airplane sound) with his arms out. He was all smiles in this picture but it is really dark.

We took it easy Friday night and had dinner with Andy in the room, then called it a night so we could get rested up for the big game the next day.

Here we are about to leave the hotel and get in our stretch Hummer to go to the stadium. A group of us girls all went in together for transportation. It was fun to all be together!

Our friend was able to get a field box so we had great seats. We were right behind the goal post, and had both indoor and outdoor areas with all the food and drinks you could want. It was such a treat! This little guy wanted to be outside with all the action.

Andy came over before the game to say hello and Ryan was a little upset he couldn't go down on the field. He wanted daddy!

Luckily Andy got to come back after the game was over and Ryan got to get on the field for a minute. I'm so glad the Niners could come home with a win on Christmas Eve! Even though Andy had a punt blocked (not his fault) he still played great. We were so proud of him!

Go Niners!! Go Daddy!

We arrived back home late Christmas Eve, just in time to go to sleep so Santa could drop by. Andy took a video of Ryan coming down and seeing his presents, but I haven't uploaded it yet. Here's a couple pics-

Ryan with his new scooter. Even though he's a little young for it, he admires all the kids on bikes and scooters in the neighborhood, so he's happy to have his own to stand on.

Figuring out how to feed Cookie Monster. (from Uncle Chad and Aunt Jennifer)

Family of 3 (for not much longer)

I thought I would add in a couple pictures from the 49ers Christmas party from last week. It was very kid friendly!

Santa made an appearance too. Ryan is fine looking at Santa from a far, but don't get him too close.

Classic Christmas picture:

We missed the family and friends we weren't able to be with this year, and hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! We are truly blessed this year with so much. Most of all we are thankful for the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ-the greatest gift ever given!

18 months

I've almost considered giving up blogging since I'm not very good at keeping up with it, but I guess all of you who read will just have to settle with my slackness. I'm very sorry! I have the best of intentions, but it just isn't happening as often as I'd hope.

With that said...Ryan turned 18 months at the end of November. I can't believe my baby is on his way to becoming a 2 year old---but I can't even begin to talk about that without getting a little emotional. SO let's just talk about what he's doing right now :)

Stats from the Dr.- 28 lbs, 34 1/2 " (75th %, 95%)

Wearing mostly 2T in shirts/jackets, 24 month pants fit pretty well, size 6 shoe

Talking non stop-can almost repeat anything we say

Climbing all over the place (climbed out of his crib once last week-oh Lord)

Loves music and dancing

Favorite toys: Balls continue to be at the top of the list along with cars, trucks, and trains

Can tell you lots of animal noises-likes to point them out

Very curious and energetic-it's getting hard for me to chase him

Still loves the bath, or even taking a shower with Dad

Likes to pray before meals (he's a good reminder of when we forget)

Very social-loves to wave and smile at new people, especially girls

Fascinated with babies-if they're crying he gets very concerned and wants to hug or hold them

Likes to "help"-throwing away trash is his favorite

Still a pretty good eater, but has become a little picky. He does like: oatmeal, yogurt, scrambled eggs, grilled cheese, chicken/chicken nuggets, meat (hamburgers*), sweet potatoes, green beans, lots of fruits, really loves ketchup, chips, and cookies :)-only on occasion

Loves to try to color. When he wants crayons he says "yell-O"(yellow)

I can't wait for family and friends back home to see him soon and how much he has changed and learned. He amazes me everyday with how much he understands and the skills he's mastering.

I'll leave you with this picture. It's his typical expression when he thinks I'm acting crazy or doesn't like something. I don't know about anyone else but I get just a hint of Kevin McAlister (from Home Alone) what do you think??