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Ryan Update

I know it's shocking to find a post about Ryan, but anyway, here goes...

This morning I laid Ryan down on a blanket on the living room floor while I made breakfast. I do that pretty much every day, but when I went to pick him up a little while later, he had scooted his way completely off of the blanket! Pretty impressive since he was on his back!

Usually I leave him on the middle of our bed every day when I shower, and today when I did he turned himself around 90 degrees and moved about halfway toward the edge of the bed. So from now on I won't be doing that!

From the very first time we took Ryan to his doctor when he was just a few days old, the doctor said, "Start childproofing your house now." All we've done so far in that category is buy cabinet locks and electrical outlet covers, but I'm thinking we'll start installing some of those this coming weekend. Not that he'll be crawling tomorrow, but it'll be here before we know it!

Ryan's Blessing

This past weekend was Ryan's blessing. I have to say, the moment you realize that you are married to a man who worthily holds the priesthood and is able to bless your healthy, happy little boy is pretty amazing.

My mom came for a visit to coincide with his blessing, and it was really special to me that she was there.

We took tons of pictures, but none of just Ryan. Boo. In any case, here's one of the better ones...

Isn't He Cute??

This is Bryan's and my new favorite picture of Ryan. We took this at the airport on our way back home from San Diego when Bryan decided to let Ryan borrow his hat.

Ryan's First Trip to California

On the airplane

With my two favorite people

Ryan's first viewing of the ocean

Walking along San Diego harbor

In the Polar Bear cave at Sea World

This past weekend we took Ryan to San Diego for a little getaway. He was an awesome little traveler and we all had a great time. It seems like when we're at home, there's always something to do, either around the house or for the business or for our callings. So when we get out of town, it's like being in a different world. We had a fabulous time taking in the perfect weather, great food and fun shopping. Bryan even bought Ryan his first kite!

You Know You're a Mom when:

~You develop an involuntary reflex to immediately check on your baby anytime you wake up in the middle of the night
~You have more fun shopping at Babies R Us than at Banana Republic
~Your "purse" consists of your wallet, cell phone, keys and a tube of lipstick tossed into the diaper bag
~You get more excited about a $7 formula coupon than you do about Bonus Time at the Clinique counter
~The only time spit up on your shoulder warrants changing shirts is if you are going out of the house
~You finally understand why your husband thinks your next car should be a Suburban, and you agree
~You have Baby Einstein Lullaby Classics on your iPod so that when you travel, your little one's bedtime routine can remain consistent

My Angel Child

So at 9 weeks and 5 days, Ryan slept through the night! Woo hoo! Last night we put him down at 11:00 p.m. (his usual bedtime) and he didn't wake up until 6:30 a.m. Around 4:30 I heard him fussing a little on the monitor, but I just waited a minute and it passed. This past weekend at the cabin he also did well, but not this well.

Needless to say, Mama is elated. I know, I know--there's no way we'll get another baby that's this easy, but I'm sure enjoying it while it lasts!

YAY RYAN!

Ryan's First Road Trip

We decided to take advantage of the Labor Day weekend and head up to Bryan's parents cabin in Show Low this past Saturday. We haven't had a chance to get out of the Valley all summer, and I was anxious to get somewhere a little cooler.

It turns out that Ryan is an awesome little traveler. He didn't seem to mind the long car ride, the different environment, sleeping in a new bed or being passed around between Grandma, Grandpa and Sabrina.

The one eye-opener we did experience was in regards to the amount of gear necessary to travel with a little one. We actually had to borrow Bryan's mom's Tahoe in order to get the three of us, Jackson, Bryan's golf clubs and all of our other stuff up there. As much as I love my Lexus, there is no way it's going to suffice once Ryan gets a little brother or sister.

The weather was absolutely incredible--it didn't get above 82 degrees, and we were able to keep the windows open the entire time we were there. When we left Monday morning, it was 77 degrees. By the time we got home it was 107. Oh well, it was great while it lasted...

Ryan's Nursery

I realized I never posted any photos of Ryan's nursery. I have to say, I think it's the best looking room in the house. It was a group effort--Bryan's dad laid the hardwood floor; Bryan painted the room, installed the new base boards, closet organizer and blinds, and put together all of the furniture; my mom painted the cute mural on the wall; and Bryan's mom made the curtains and the coverings for the closet.

(For some reason I can't get that last picture to post vertical instead of horizontal. Boo.)

It's Official...I'm 30!

So I have to say that my 30th birthday was a bit of a mixed bag, but mostly it was good. My best friend Christine and her little girl came out to visit which was awesome. On my actual birthday Bryan, Christine, Ryan, Kylee and I all went out to my favorite Mexican restaurant. Then on Saturday Bryan took me to an amazing restaurant in Phoenix. It was our first time leaving Ryan, and of course I was bawling as we walked out to the car, but we survived. Ryan enjoyed his time with Auntie Christine and Bryan and I enjoyed some time alone...