Uncle Chris!!

Ryan loves playing with my uncle Chris.  Chris is one of Ryan's favorites!!   Last night Chris took Ryan outside and played with him... they found some green berries from the tree and put them in Heathers wheels in the lug nuts.  Ryan was so excited to come inside and tell Heather what he had done to her car.   Thank you Chris for playing with Ryan so much!!  

HE LOVES YOU!

Ryan Feeding the Ducks

I took Ryan and Ryder to the park last Friday night to feed the ducks. 

 I actually think that it's disgusting, but Ryan loves it.  

If you throw one little piece of bread on the ground all the ducks coming running which scares Ryan and then he starts running away. 

 It's pretty funny.

Pictures!!

Ryder's Newborn and Ryan's Two Year Old Pictures.

I love them!!   

Here are a few of my favorites. 

The Sand Lot

Ryan's new favorite movie is the Sand Lot.   I bought it the other day in hopes that he would watch it.  At this point I am sick of watching Barney and Backyardigans!!  But what I didn't realize was that The Sand Lot swears a few times.  I am just waiting for Ryan to say "What the Hell"!!  But I'd rather have him swearing a little bit than running around being gay from watching Barney!  

HA  HA 

Summer Time

A lot has been happening this summer.  

We moved out of our apartment and are living with my parents

 until we move to Arizona for Dental School.  

We bought a house (that is only 2 miles away from school) with help from Tyler's Grandpa, we are excited and very thankful.  We are in the process of remodeling... 

 I'll post pictures once we've moved in.  

 I spent two weeks up north at Nate and Linley's house.

 (Thanks again for having us, I know we completely took over your house!) 

We had a great time visting family going to reunions, 

sewing with my Grandma, and going to the Zoo.  

My wonderful Grandma helped me make 3 roman shades and a drape for my sliding glass window.  They turned out really cute, and I had a great time being with her! 

 I hope that I grow up to be just like her!!!  

 THE HOGLE ZOO

We took a lot of my cousins to the Zoo with us.  I always love going there.  Nate and I went there when we were little.  Nate wore this cute little yellow vest 20 years ago... 

 and we still have it and Ryan was just the right size so he wore it this time!!  

Ryan was so excited to see the animals, he was just as excited to have 3 red suckers...

that is why his mouth is red in all the pictures!

Ryder was a dream baby he slept in the backpack the entire time!

He is such a good baby all of the time.

I have no complaints about him at all!!:)  

June 5, 2009

Ryder's 1st Haircut

Thank you so much to Aunt Heather for cutting Ryders hair.

 It was pretty long in the back/top of his head. 

Now it is so CUTE!!

June 14, 2009

My little Ryder is getting so big!
Six weeks ago he was 7.4 pounds and 20.5 inches tall.
That was 14% for weight and 43% for height.
Now he is 12.4 pounds and 24 inches tall,
72% for weight and 90% for height.
He is getting so long and chubby!
He has big blue eyes.
He is starting to look more like Ryan.
He is the worlds best baby.
He never crys and mostly just sleeps.
He is starting to smile at least once every day.
Yesterday he smiled at Tyler for the first time,
but don't worry Ryder kept smiling for his dad
over and over all morning!
We sure love our little guy!!

May 14, 2009

I can't believe that it's already been one month. 

 Times goes by way to fast!!  

I hope he starts sleeping better at night, 

we are still up every three hours.

He is starting to fill out.  Especially in his face.

He has the biggest double chin in his car seat.

He hardly ever cries and he is so sweet. 

I know it's been a big adjustment for Ryan.

He does love his little brother though...

He always says "Hold Him Mom".

It melts my heart.

I love my boys!!

Ryder

One Month Old

 

These are my favorite shoes!!  

I love them and think they are adorable!

Ty's Riverdance

For Family Home Evening last night we went to 

Pine Valley with Tyler's family.  

We had a great time!!  

We roasted hot dogs and marshmallows.  

Ryan threw about a hundred pine cones into the stream.  

We also played Charades...  it was hilarious!!

Enjoy!!

Name and a Blessing May 3, 2009

Ryder Jack Owens

 

Tyler did a great job blessing our little one.   It meant a lot to us to have our friends and family there.  Ryder wore the same outfit that Tyler and Ryan did.  He looked so cute.  I wish I was better at keeping a journal.  There are days in your life that you never want to forget...  I want to remember everything about this day.  I had an overwhelming feeling of love for my little family, and I know that my Father in Heaven is aware of the four of us and that He love us so much.  I am so thankful that Families are Forever!

I love my BOYS!!

April 23, 2009

Ryder

8 days old

Ryder

Nothing is better than a new baby!

Our New LOVE!

Easter Sunday April 12, 2009

Ryan was so excited to get a Tie that matched his Daddy's!!  He loves to get ready for church every week.  His favorite thing is picking out Dads tie... 

 {he picks the same pink one every week and we have to talk him into something different} 

Baby Update...

I am so excited!! I will be induced on Tuesday the 14th of April... I don't really think I'll go into Labor before then. I am pretty uncomfortable at this point. I don't remember it being this bad with Ryan... maybe I'm just a bigger wuss. Not really sure. My doctor has been keeping his eye on our babies stomach. Ever since 20 weeks it has been a little on the larger side. Basically our baby might have a blockage in his stomach and he will need surgery or he could be perfectly fine. Last Monday we went to a specialist. We were hoping that the specialist would be able to tell us for sure what would happen, but all he could say was "you'll have to wait for him to be born". So we are just waiting and hoping that everything will be ok. We are having a Family Fast tomorrow. We are very thankful that we have such a great Family! It is hard to have faith when there are so many things that are uncertain. But I know that we will be taken care of. Even if he needs surgery everything will work out just fine. Wish us LUCK!!

Ryans Birthday Party

We had Ryans birthday Party today.  He turns two tomorrow!!  I can't believe it.

We were going to have his party in the Park but it was a little bit colder today, so we went to the church.  Ryan has an obsession with hoops and playing basketball, 

he had a great time playing today!

We are so thankful for our great Family!  We love you all so much. 

Thanks for sharing this great day with us!

Happy Valentines Day!!!

For Valentines this year I gave Ry his two favorite things put in one... Chap stick and Dr Pepper. He was so so so excited!! I'll try to get a picture of him rubbing it on his lips...

Ryan thinks he is part dog!!

This is Lizzy.  She is the Owens' dog.  Ryan has been interested in how she uses the bathroom and always wants to see her go pee outside in the grass.  He usually tells her good job and then tells her to come in for a treat.  

Now Ryan tells us that he has to go potty and he goes out in the grass and squats down.  He says he is going pee...  who knows if he really is or not!  But it's very funny to watch.

If I could only get him to be this excited about going  in the toilet.

Update...finally!!!

Congrats to Chris and Whit!!  Little Drake is so cute.  

We are so happy for you guys!!

Mom and Ryan January 24, 2009

  I don't know why it seems so hard for me to post new things on my blog.  Hopefully I will be able to make some better habits especially before the baby comes.  
I already have the nursery done...  It wasn't too hard because I used all the same stuff that I had with Ryan.  I'll have to post pictures later.   I have also been working on a baseball room for Ryan.  He is sleeping in a big boy bed now... (he is so excited about it too, if anyone comes over he wants to show off his bed) I thought it would be a lot harder but he stays in bed pretty good! YAY!  And he is finally off the bottle, he has been off for a few weeks now.  Now the challenge is to get rid of the bink...  any ideas would be greatly appreciated.