Gayle and Trevor Dilla

My good friend, Gayle, came over with her son and brought a bobby seat for Ryker. He LOVES sitting in it.

Dr. Marfori

This is my OB holding Ryker. I really like her.

Duct Tape

No, it isn't child abuse. He loves to be tightly swaddled at night. It calms him. But, he's too strong and breaks out easily. So, we put tape around it to keep him in nice and tight at night. He sleeps really well this way.

Tia Marilu's Birthday

We had a picnic for Marilu on the back patio. Her brother, Alex, had a party for her at his house. Everyone wanted to hold Ryker so he was passed from one person to another. He was tranquil and charmed all of the ladies (this is Marilu's niece, Julianna)...

Natanya, the "Sonogramer"

Natanya did all of the sonograms and asked that we bring him by after he was born.

Kalorama Park

We went to Kalorama Park with Tia Marilu, her son Sebastian, and niece, Amy. Amy pushed the stroller and held Ryker who slept through the whole thing

Diana Sobo

I ran into my neighbor, Diana, who came by to hold Ryker.

Louise Heegaard & Family

My VERY distant cousin (6 generations removed) came by with her partner, Ola, and their two daughters: Isabel and Sophia. They brought food - Thank God because I hadn't been to the grocery store!

Agnes Mannarelli

My friend, Agnes, came by and brought Ryker a pair of Robeez with little trucks on them. Very cute!

Keith Gravely Visits

My "steak and beer buddy," Keith, brought Rocklands barbecue for lunch and had a chance to meet Ryker.

National Zoo

I met Meredith and Dave with their kids at the zoo. It was Ryker's first trip, but he slept through the whole thing!

River Poppa and Charlotte

Andrew and I drove out to Front Royal to see Ryker's grandparents. They got a Ryker a beautiful silver mug, engraved with his initials. They also gave me a book "Little Big Minds" about teaching children philosophy. Zoe, their dog, was very interested in the baby!

Oakland

Andrew and I took Ryker to Oakland (Berkeley Springs, WV) where I spent many weekends growing up. It rained much of the time, but that didn't stop Andrew from pulling out the grill. Ryker didn't mind the rain since he was snug as a bug in his swaddle. We use a little dog bed as his travel bed.