A new state to color in on Ryder's map!

We have enjoyed lots of fun in last week or two. We where able to go visit Colton and Rachel in Washington, had Ryder's pictures done in Portland and got visit with our favorite photographer, swim lesson's, celebrating all of our favorite February birthdays, a last minute visit from Uncle Nate and a day of love as a family of 3 :) Phew! We are pretty low key these days so all of that equalled so much hustle and bustle I still have some Valentines to hand out! So here are some highlights of our last week or so-

Swim lessons!!!Ryder was a pretty shy and scared at his first lesson. He was totally that crying kid who wasn't loving it. In the last 10 minutes he perked up a little bit but overall I was thinking it was going to be a long few weeks of swim lessons with the little cling monster. The next lesson he did great! I don't know if switching the time of the class made a difference but he LOVED swim class! It was so fun! He splashed like a mad man and even went for the dunk. I was so nervous for him to go under but it was literally the most amazing feeling when he came up smiling and reaching his arms out for me. It felt like Christmas. I never though his tiny accomplishments would mean so much more than anything that I've ever experienced. Sorry I know I'm a total cheese but he just melts me.   

 



 

Shy little baby at first....

 and now we are going for the dunk...

 heading for the deep end!

 

 wholy moly Mama! I did it!!!

 

 

We also enjoyed a party to celebrate all of our February Birthdays! Here are a couple fun pictures from the party Logan and Jess hosted-

 Great Grandma loving on the grandkids :)

 Boys and fire. Even at 6 months fire is cool

 The babies where loving on Aunt Rachel!

 

We also where SO spoiled on our weekend visit to see Colton and Rachel! I really wanted to bring them some treats and spoil them but Rachel just wouldn't stop whipping up great food for us to enjoy. Much thanks you two for a fun weekend, we more than enjoyed our time with you! Ryder was a bit of a crab but I promise he loved seeing you guys :)

 

 We lucked out on a flash of sunshine!

 

Just a random to show the degree of chub we've reached :)

Uncle Nate came for an impromptu visit! He rocked a stroller ride with us and lots of snuggles! 

 

 

I have a couple more pictures to add but I think Ryder might be working on a tooth (or two!) right now so he's requiring lots of loves (what better way is there to spend a grey day?!) so I have to add his 6 month pictures (!!!!!!!) and our visit from Aunt Nat!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





 

 

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day all! We hope you all are having a fantastic day of love :) Here are a couple pic's of our Valentines day crafts. Dad hasn't seen our surprises yet so we'll do an after post of all of our Valentines day fun! We love you all! XOXOXO

 Paint hand print time! There was nothing messy about this ;)

 Ryder's little paws

 



5 month-er

Ryder has hit the 5 month mark and we seriously can't believe how quickly he is growing! He had a doctor's appointment today and was in the 75th percentile for both height and weight as well as his little head circumference. He is just under 18 pounds and 26+ in long! Our little big boy :) We also had to have some shots today and other than a few tears after the actual pokes he has done really well all day! I'm so thankful! Shot's can be a little stressful on Mom and Dad too and so far he has acted completely normal. Ryder was a total flirt at the doctors office smiling,giggling and cooing for all of the doctors, nurses and office staff. He can be such a little ham! He got to see Dr. James (the doc who delivered him) and she tickeled his head and said "remember me?" and he totally cracked up! His little personality is really starting to shine and it is so much fun. We have a couple of mini adventures coming up so stay tuned for a picture overload!!! We hope you all are having a great month of love :)

 

 

And there is our 5 month chub's picture overload! 

Oh so behind!!!

 ....Christmas continued. Wow with the holidays and birthdays and day trips every chance we can get, I've gotten so behind! So here is a long over due update on our favorite little man! Merry first Christmas morning chubby boy! We had a packed day seeing both sides of the family and opening all of Ryder's presents at home. Spoiled little baby had so many amazing gifts from our families that having more at home seemed insane! We are so lucky to have such wonderful families.

 Dad and Ryder- 1st Christmas

 Oh Mama let's check out these presents!

 I LOVE wrapping paper!

 

Well Christmas came and went but Ryder is still crazy about getting bundled up and going on stroller rides!

 

 He's getting better at standing up every day and will hardly ever bend to sit down anymore! We often chant "Flat as a board, flat as a board" when we pull him up!

 We also got to celebrate Tatum's 2nd Birthday!!!

 So getting a picture together didn't quite go as planned. The only thing more unpredictable than a 2 year old is a cranky baby! Haha!

Next we got the opportunity to enjoy some outdoor time and sunshine, including Ryder's 1st beach!

 Our silly boy really likes these baby sunglasses and we think he looks too cute in them :)

 So we got all packed up for Ryder's 1st trip to the beach

 Ryder's 1st Beach!!

 

 We had a wonderful trip and Ryder traveled so well! I was so proud of how he did. We had beautiful weather and can't wait to take him again.

 

Here are just a couple of randoms from the last couple of weeks-

 So Dad got new prescription sunglasses, so the boys had to sit indoors in front of the fire wearing their shades. Haha they are 2 silly peas in a pod!

 

We continue to enjoy our little chub more and more every day. He is creeping up on 5 months old and has a doctors appointment next week so we'll have some stat's soon but he sure feels like he is growing like crazy! We hope you all are enjoying our winter days as much as we are. Goal -next post, next week!!!!

 



Happy Holidays!

Ryder's 1st tree!

 



Camo shorts day :)

 



Reynolds family Christmas dinner



Aunt Nat and Uncle Nate

 



Airplane rides with Daddy while decorating the tree

 

 



This ornament is a note that Adam's grandma wrote from when we went to get Ryder's first tree on their property. We thought it was a pretty cool little note about how we had permission to cut the tree, being grandchildren and great grandchild. We put it in a mini frame with a green background and hung it on the tree! Now we'll have it forever :)

I have a little bit more holiday fun to come but as it's getting pretty busy I'll get back to you!