Computer Whiz

Tonight after dinner I sat down near the computer and Ryan started grabbing for anything he could reach.  He instantly found the keyboard and started typing away.  Ryan had fun hitting all the buttons on the computer then checking out the screen to see what he had done.  He is a computer genius already, like father like son.  

New Discoveries...

It is incredible to us how much Ryan has changed in just a few short weeks.  He is now exploring everything with his hands.  He reaches out to feel his Mom and Dad's face, he found his feet and toes, he knocked over Mom's drink at Starbucks (it was empty and iced) and he really plays with his toys now.  

Ryan is not crawling yet (thankfully) but he has started to scoot.  We can put him down on his tummy and within seconds he has moved a couple of feet in any direction.  If we lay him on his back he immediately flips to his tummy and starts to scoot.  I am afraid of what is in store for me once he truly is mobile. 

If you remember back a few years to the super-bowl beer commercials where the guys said "Waaaasssuuuuuppp" with their tongues out...well Ryan does that now.   In addition to the "moo" sound, Ryan now loves the "buzzzz" or "zzzz" sound.  He just giggles every time we make that sound.  In fact I probably have those sounds more in the past couple of weeks than I have in my entire lifetime just because it is fun to make him laugh.  

I am amazed with Ryan every single day.  There is nothing more incredible in this world than looking into your child's eyes, hearing them giggle, seeing their wonderful smiles and watching them learn.  Babies are truly a gift from God.  Jeff and I are very blessed.  :) 

Weekend fun...

This weekend Jeff made arrangements for us to head down to the new National Harbor on the DC/MD border.  It is a new construction and lots of businesses have not opened their doors yet, but it was still really neat to check it out.  We stayed overnight at the Gaylord National.  The hotel is very nice, although Jeff and I both think that the Gaylord Texan has a lot more interesting stuff to look at inside.  

Inside of hotel...

Outside of hotel: 

Ryan playing with Daddy...he loves to make faces/touch his Daddy's face:

Family Pic:

Ryan was fascinated by the fountains (they were going with music and lights)

Sunday we headed over to Jeff's boss's house for an afternoon pool party/cookout.   Nancy, the boss's wife, just loved Ryan to bits.  She volunteered to babysit for us any time so that we can go out on a date or just get a few minutes to ourselves.  Jeff and I are looking forward to using her babysitting service very soon!  We had a wonderful time at the party and Ryan was such a trooper being out and about all weekend long.  

Thanks Auntie Brooke

Yesterday one of my best friends from childhood sent Ryan a package of onesies.   When I opened them up I literally laughed out loud.  I quickly washed them all because I could not wait to put Ryan in one of them.  The big decision --- which one should Ryan wear first?  They are all precious and rather than change him 5 times this morning, I decided to just take a picture of the rest.  

Thanks Auntie Brooke, I love you and can't wait to see you soon, Ryan.

Too cute...

We went to Lowes to get supplies for our curb appeal project today (we will post pics when the project is complete -- our goal is Sunday).  Since we were going to be outside I decided Ryan needed a hat (even though he was enjoying the shade in his stroller).  When we put Ryan into the car, I snapped this picture because well...he looked too cute.  I have learned to carry my camera with me at all times because you never know when the perfect photo opportunity will strike.  

Ryan has become a drooling machine in the past few days so his must-have accessory for the time being is a bib.  Oh, and no...I do not put hats on my son sideways.  It turned because he was moving his head around quite a bit.  

Bye-Bye Baby Blues....

Those baby blues probably won't be blue too much longer.  Every day Ryan's eyes are getting a little bit darker.  Right now we aren't sure if they are going to be hazel or brown but they definitley are not going to stay blue.  Ryan's right eye is the one that is changing the most right now, his left eye is still pretty blue.  The right one looks more like a sunburst of color.  

What color do you think Ryan's eyes will be?

My Tuesday - By Ryan

Mommy said that I could tell everyone all about my day...so here goes.  

I woke up bright and early, had a yummy bottle for breakfast then started my play time..

I was still a little hungry and my toy looked tasty...

Then I spit up on my pajamas..Mommy thought it would be a good time to take some pictures

Before nap time Mommy wanted to read me a story, but I beat her to it.  Couldn't she tell I was busy and didn't want my picture taken while I was trying to read?

Mommy and I went to our class at the library after my nap.  When we got home she made silly faces at me...

Note from Mom:  Excuse the poor angle of the video.  If Ryan sees the flashing light he stops what he is doing and stares at it.