Ryker's first Christmas Tree. Ryker helped me decorate the tree (well, he hung in his pouch). Brian found a new favorite place of Ryker's- on top of the refrigerator. I think Ryker knows that Mommy doesn't like it because he smiles every time he gets to sit up there.
Some more cute pictures of Ryker! He is naked with his First Christmas Bear and inside his Pooh stocking. We went to Eastview Mall to get his picture taken with Santa. Ryker would not crack a smile regardless of what we did. He just kept looking around wondering why Santa was holding him. Merry Christmas Baby!!
We went to the Strong Museum of Play with my friend Kacey and the 2 little girls she nannies. Ryker was so good and I think he really had a good time looking at all the cool things. Of course we had to pose for a few pictures.
Baby HoHo was what the little kids called Ryker at the Rhubart's Christmas Party. Ryker had so much fun watching the kids run around and get presents from Santa. Santa even had a early present for Ryker. Merry Christmas Everyone.
How cute do I look? Not much more to say about this picture-besides this is what happens when I play with my Dad:) Maybe I will get a fishing pole for Christmas.
OK, so I was not supposed to go back to work till 2009 but, Brian heard there was a job opening in an Elementary building in Webster Central School. So I decided to apply and see what happened. I ended up getting the job and talked them into letting me work part-time. I started the first week in December:( These pictures were taken my first day of work. Thank heavens for my mom, who has babysat everyday for us. We are meeting with Lori soon, who is going to watch Ryker 1 to 2 days a week.
Unfortunately, Brian was sick all day on Thanksgiving- so we do not have a family picture:( Ryker spent his first Thanksgiving in Buffalo. Aunt Donna and Uncle Mike were there to spend the day with me and Great Grandpa Kraft and Dolores and cousins Richie, Tonya, and Jacob stopped by to see me. There are 4 generations in the top picture- Diane Smith-Jennifer Balash-Ryker Balash-Donald Kraft
Ryker discovered his hand a while ago, but is now starting to hold onto things. He can hold his own bottle but, also likes someone to hold it for him. Ryker has just discovered his feet. It is so funny to watch his expressions when he is looking and moving his feet.
Ryker is really beginning to study objects and toys more and more everyday. He loves sitting up like a big boy in his bumbo. He will reach for objects and hold onto them now. Brian always plays with Ryker in his crib. Daddy keeps him nice and warm:)
It was nice to spend the weekend with Gramma Golas and Uncle Steve. I was very good and slept through the night while they were visiting. We went shopping and out to eat a Bugaboo Steakhouse. I also tried on my new sweater from Emilee Allen.
