Book Time

Ryker loves to be read to now.  It appears as though he will follow along looking at the left side of the page and then the right.  Brian is reading Winnie the Pooh to Ryker before bath time.  Aren't they so cute together?  Apparently Brian lost his shirt:) 

Mema and Ryker

Mema got me this warm Christmas outfit that we thought was too big for me.  But, when we tried it on, it wasn't so bad.  Mommy said I looked so cute in it.  I was so tired after shopping at the mall with Mema and Mommy, that I fell asleep eating my fingers right on Mema's shoulder.

Teething???

We think Ryker may be teething.  I know it is a little early, but he is drooling like crazy and will not stop chewing on his fingers!  The other day, I kept giving him the pacifier (to give his fingers a break) and he continued to spit it back out.  At one point he turned the pacifier to the side and got his fingers in his mouth anyway.  What a stinker...  I have been trying cold teethers and getting him to try and chew on chewy toys.  Ryker would rather have his fingers.

I forgot...

I forgot to tell everyone that my Uncle Derek came to visit me last week from FL.  We were so busy playing and traveling, that my Mommy forgot to take my picture with my Uncle Derek!  We are so sad, but Mommy just told me he is coming back to spend my first Christmas with me.  I can't wait.  See you soon, Uncle Derek....

Par-tee

Mommy and Daddy had a little get together last night.  Daddy cooked a turkey-that I could only smell.  Wow, did it get loud with all the kids that came to my house.  I was on my best behavior, but I did cry some of the time.  I am not used to all that noise.  Dan Robbins had the magic touch and almost put me to sleep.  It was nice to see Aunt Denise again.  I am starting to sleep in my crib and last night I slept from 9:30pm till 6am for Mommy and Daddy!  I only cried 3 or 4 times for my pacifier.  I can be a good boy when I want to.

Chillin'

Ryker is getting to be such a big boy.  He is now weighing in at 9lbs. 10 oz.; but he is only in the 5th percentile.  He is doing many new and exciting things lately: cooing and making all kinds of noises with his voice, he loves sucking on his fingers(the more he can get into his mouth the better!) and purposefully reaching and batting at toys.  We are such proud parents.  Ryker loves to listen to books in his bumbo chair.  His favorite book right now is Mirror Me! it is a Baby Einstein book from his Daddy.  We enjoyed the few nice days last week.  Ryker and I took a walk, sat outside on the porch for a while, and watched some children play in a pile of leaves!   

At the Zoo

We did have fun at the zoo, even though it was a little cooler then I expected.  Ryker really enjoyed the bright fish in the tank and watching the sea lions splash in the water from inside.  Ryker did not want to be in his stroller, so I carried him and he fell asleep in my arms.  Can't wait to go back when he can really enjoy the animals.

Bumble Bee

Ryker was going to dress up as a bumble bee on Halloween, so we could take him to a few houses in Jenn's neighborhood.  However, Ryker had a different agenda.  Ryker knew he could just stay at Mema's house and she would give him as much candy as he wanted!!!  Uncle Derek was surprised to see Ryker waiting for him in Buffalo.

Chunky Legs

Ryker is getting so big.  Brian and I noticed the other day that Ryker actually has some meat on his bones.  We knew his cheeks were filling out, but he has had sleepers on and we didn't notice his chunky legs!  He is enjoying tummy time more and more and can not keep his fingers out of his mouth.  Jenn thinks Ryker looks like her in this picture.