Cool Guy

Ryan really likes his sunglasses. He doesn't even touch the glasses. He has always been a little sensitive to light, it is those beautiful blue eyes. Ryan is definitely going through a stranger anxiety stage. It isn't that he wants me but he is seems scared of new faces. I had a long week at work this week so Ted brought him in and all he did was start to cry at all the new people and stare at them. It just tells me I need to take him around people more.

He is checking out his new vans from his Auntie Kelly! I think he likes them.

Congratulations to my cousin Brian and his wife Kassandra who had a beautiful baby girl on January 7th. Lily Weleck, 7 pounds 4 ounces and 19.5 inches.

Kassandra, I hope you don't mind me posting her picture, I just had to show everyone how beautiful she is!!!

Lovin the Swing!!!

Sorry for all the pictures of the same thing but I couldn't pick my favorite!! Ryan had his 6-month checkup and shots. I got a little emotional this time so we both had tears. He weighed in at 20 pounds, 27.5 inches long. Doctor asked if we were hoping for a tailback or a fullback.

Sitting Pretty

At Christmas Ryan wasn't sitting by himself but two days after we got home he was all on his own.

Happy New Year

Ryan is 6 months old today. I really can't believe it and it is really amazing what happens in 6 months. He has 2 teeth, can sit up on his own for short periods of time, up on all fours rocking back and forth, blabbing all the time, and eating all the new kinds of foods I give him.

Ryan is destined to be brainwashed with our love of football and the teams we follow. Some of you may not know that I am a Minnesota Vikings fan. It is a big week for football in our house. Today is the Rose Bowl with USC and Penn State. FIGHT ON!! Saturday the Arizona Cardinals are in the play offs for the first in who knows how long and Sunday the Vikings play. Skol Vikings Skol!!!

Happy Birthday Grandpa Charles (Ryan's great-grandpa).
We love you very much.

Arizona Christmas

We spent Christmas in Arizona. It was a quick trip and went by way to fast. We arrived on Tuesday and of course my mom had the table set for a big dinner. We got to meet my sister new boyfriend, Andrew. He is really nice and seems patient enough for Kelly. Wednesday the boys played golf which was probably better then having them in the house. My friend Amy came over to visit Ryan, I couldn't believe she didn't bring over all her gifts for me to wrap. My mom and sister and I went to church which was packed. In years past we always avoided the children's mass, guess that has changed. Ryan did very good, the man behind us was making funny faces at him so Ryan was entertained. Christmas morning we got up and headed to my parents house for breakfast and presents. Funny how we said no presents except for Ryan and we all had plenty of gifts to open. Later the rest of the family and friends arrived and we enjoyed a fabulous meal. It amazes me that It is no big deal for my mom to have 20 people for dinner. I usually come in earlier to help but luckily my friend Racquel arrived earlier in the week and helped her. Thanks Rock!!! Friday was a day of relaxation until we arrived at the airport and found out our plane was 5 hours delayed. Ted called and got us on a flight into San Diego and thankfully Ted Sr. was available and able to borrow a car seat and drive us home.

Ryan did better then I thought he would on the plane, slept both ways. He also did better then I thought with the new surroundings. The one thing he didn't do good with was sleeping at night. He just couldn't get used to the pack and play so therefore he was up multiple times during the night. Next time he will have to stay at his grandmas house where there is a crib.

Ryan got so many gifts, a ton of new clothes and toys. My grandfather passed down his silver that he used to eat with which was very special. Thank you to everyone for making Ryan's first Christmas very special.

Great-Grandpa Charles and Uncle Steve playing the piano

Grandma OJ and Auntie Kelly with Ryan

Ryan's Great-Grandparents - Jack, Charles & Jean

Uncle Steve with Ryan

Ryan got a new sippy cup, looks like he likes it.

Teran Tamale Day

I have Christmas picture to post but I didn't post the picture I have from the Teran Tamale Day. It is annual event that happens the week of Christmas. It is a great time for everyone to get together for the holidays and keep the tradition alive. When I say tamale making I mean it - I think this year 700 tamales were made. It was my 3rd year but most people there have been doing it for years.

Ryan 1st tooth cut but hasn't popped yet (I am not sure how long that takes but it is taking its time) so he was kind of cranky, plus he is going through this stranger phase where he cries at people he doesn't know. It took him about an hour to get used to the new surroundings. I promise he is a very happy boy when he is at home. I didn't take as many pictures as I wanted but here are the few I have.

Merry Christmas

Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year.

Love ~ Ted, Erika & Ryan