Elijah

Ryker has a new friend, Elijah. He comes over on Mondays and Fridays to play. Elijah is only 3 months old, but a very sweet little boy. He reminds me of Ryker.

Water

Ryker likes to copy everything we do, including drinking from a cup. He's pretty good at it actually.

Nap Time

Ryker loves to nap on his Tia Marilu's bed. It's much more fun than his crib.

Skeleton

I thought this was a pretty neat shirt. He seems to like the bold graphics as well.

Mirror Fun

Ryker loves playing with Luis in front of the mirror.

You are my Sunshine

You are my sunshine,
My only sunshine,
You make me happy
when skies are grey.
You'll never know, dear,
how much I love you.
Please don't take my sunshine away.

The other night dear
as I lay sleeping
I dreamt I held you in my arms.
As I awoke dear, I was mistaken,
so, I hung my head and I cried.

I remember my mom singing this to me when I was little. She also sang "Forever Blowing Bubbles." I've not found that on any children's CDs yet. I sing "You are my Sunshine" to Ryker now. He loves it. Funny how you repeat the things your parents did and said.

Fun at the Doctor

Ryker went for his second flu shot today. He had great fun ripping the paper on the examining room table - until he got his shot. Ouch. I started crinkling the paper up for him right away and he forgot all about that nasty shot.

Uncle Seth

My brother finally came to meet Ryker. He's 7 months old today.

Cool Dude

Marilu said Ryker needed sunglasses. Doesn't he look cool? Just wait until he's on a snowboard...

Elmo

Meredith gave him this Elmo. It's very funny. He laughs and falls over and then gets up again. Ryker has actually figured out how to push Elmo's button with both his hands and his feet so now I am listening to Elmo all of the time...

Cashmere

My best friend from kindergarten, Becky Lubin, knit Ryker this beautiful sweater. It is cashmere and the softest thing ever. I'll keep this in his box of treasures.

Meal Time

Ryker is now trying to feed himself. I have to put the food on the spoon and I try to help guide it in (neatly), but he knows how to get things into his mouth - no problem! He LOVES Stonyfield yogurt, most vegetables (except those yucky green things) and all fruits. He always wants to try what I'm eating too. So, on Saturday morning it was buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup.