Monday, October 6, 2008

Happy Birthday Ryan!


Our "Margarita Monday" happy hour plans may have changed to takeout, wine and a movie in the den, but that's okay, we'll still find a way to toast to Ryan's 29th year. Happy birthday to you Ryan- my sweet, loving, husband. I'm so lucky to have you, and Carson is too. There's a reason why "da da" was his first (and so far, only) word. You are such an amazing father and it fills my heart to see you two together. It's been such an exciting journey with you so far, and I can't wait to see where the future brings us!


Pictures taken just before we took off to our pediatrician appt. a couple of hours ago. Can't you tell he's feeling crummy? Even with bronchiotitis and a double ear infection he's a happy little munchkin. Well, not so much at midnight, 3a.m., and 5a.m. this morning when he was screaming in pain and we took turns rocking him back to sleep. But once he found out mom and dad took the day off to be with him today, he cheered right up. I almost canceled his appt. because he was so happy this morning, thankfully I didn't. Once we figure out how the heck we're going to secure the inhaler/mask contraption to the wiggle worm long enough for it to be effective, he should be on his way back to his healthy little self.

Now Ryan, after a week of me nagging him, is off to see his doctor. He took "a little spill" when he was mountain biking off trail last weekend and the pain has been pretty severe this week. He's not the type to got to the doctor (he wasn't even sure who his doctor is, if that tells you anything) so for him to go in it has to be pretty bad. When he almost fell down the stairs because his back and legs gave out, I forced him to make the call. Hopefully it's nothing too serious and can be cured with a little rest -a word that is not in his vocabulary-but hopefully hearing it from the doc will make him slow down and heal.


Oh, did I mention that it's Ryan's birthday today?! More to come on that...

Friday, October 3, 2008

"Splish-Splash I LOVE taking a bath!"



Dream, Baby, Dream



"Sleep, Baby, sleep,
Dream, Baby, dream,
Dance in the starlight,
Swing from a moonbeam.
Imagine the things
You'll grow up to be,
Create your own world
In still reverie.
Play on the playgrounds
You're meant to explore,
Sail all your sailboats
To faraway shores.
The future is yours, Baby,
To have and to hold,
Take hold of your fancies;
Be strong and be bold!
Sleep, Baby, Sleep,
Swing from a moonbeam,
Tomorrow's your future,
So Dream, Baby, Dream"
-S. Farral

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Naked Photo Shoot (G rated)

Jess had to try out her new camera before her baby arrives and Carson was a good sport and agreed to model...





Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Labor Day weekend

Abby came into town for the holiday weekend and we visited over a delicious dinner at the Reisterer's. Always great to see Abby and her family!




Jess (+1) and Adam come to visit!
Last year Labor Day we hopped on the ferry and made the trip to Minneapolis for Jess and Adam's wedding. This year they made their way over to Muskegon to spend the last long weekend of summer with us. Jess and Adam are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their baby girl Emme in a few weeks. We had a great weekend- spent some time at the beach, listened to music on the deck of Cap't Jacks, and strolled around Grand Haven. The sweltering heat was not ideal for a very pregnant chick, but Jess was a real trooper!
Thanks for a great weekend guys! Carson can't wait to meet his little girlfriend next summer.


Doesn't hurt to dream a little...
Staying cool in the shade at Cap't Jacks.

Listening to the steel drum band with daddy.