Backyard fun

Last year we spent A LOT of money re-sodding our backyard.  Like a lot.  While it was painful at the time...I am so glad that we did.  We've spent a lot of time in our yard this week and it's been nice for me to let Ryan be in the back without having to worry about him stepping in thorns.  It definitely was money well spent.

Playing in the water table

I went in side to make lunch and found him like this...I guess it's easier on his back than having to bend over the table.

This week I even took a picture of the ever elusive "daddy".  We are so glad that he's home!

I just think it's really cute that he's wearing a hat.

he looks so grown up!

Watering our brown patch of grass...not really sure what's up with that.

Our morning ritual

We have a pretty good morning routine...as Ryan will explain in this video:

change poopy diaper, eat cereal, watch bowling...what the life!

The circus is in town

Yesterday the "circus" (and I use that word loosely) came to town.  They gave out coupons at the YMCA which tricked me into thinking that it was free to get it...probably because it said "Completely FREE!" on the top--but had in fine print that a tax applied.  Luckily the tax was only $5...because anymore I might have been mad.  We made it about 40 minutes into it when Ryan wanted to wander off...and I don't blame him.

The view from our seats.  I was standing on the seat as I took this...and as you can imagine we couldn't see anything.

Excited for the show to start.

We ended up moving to the floor so that we could see.  On a side note--my Mom wants us to grow out Ryans' hair as long as the boys in the green shirt (yes..that's a boy).  We'll see.

When the opening act is a person dressed up in a dog costume...you're in trouble.

Happenings from this week

The weather here has been really nice all week so I've been trying to spend as much time outdoors as I can...well between that and the bowling alley.  Here are some pics and video from our outings.

In the video Ryan has upset because I told him we were going to feed ducks on base...but I didn't realize the pond was on the golf course.  I decided against walking across it as people were golfing...and as you can see he was quite upset with me.  Warning: it's not very exciting...but at the end he does get distracted and says "bowl"...which I love.

From one of our frequent outings to the bowling alley.

Looking at some of the planes on base.  On this day I had picked out some pants for Ryan to wear...but he went to the drawer and took out his overalls.  Good call Grandma!

Excited to see the planes.

not so excited to be in a picture with me

Burning some energy

On a big boy slide...it definitely scared me more than it scared him.

Finally stopped crying to eat a bun.

More fun in the sun

I'm sure that you guys are tired of seeing pictures of Ryan feeding the ducks...but you're probably going to have to get used to it because A: we live in a REALLY small town and it beats walking Wal-mart and B: it's free.  So there you go.

He loves being a big helper and carrying the bread

So excited!

He enjoyed watching a little girl fly her kite...and walking her puppy.

If only there were places to rent puppies--I'd be all over that.

He even taught it to lay.

The owner kept telling me I need to get him one...maybe one day.

Teaching himself how to drive.

More bowling

I talked to my Mom the other day and she said that I should take an even longer video if Ryan bowling.  I told her that I really didn't think anybody would be interested in watching him bowl...but she said that she would.  So here you go.  At the end you can see that he's even putting him thumb in the hole...such a genius!

Fun in the sun

Last weekend we had really wonderful weather here...so we tried to take advantage by being outside as much as possible.  We went on a lot of walks and fed the ducks.  

Our lovely tree in front.  It has some really pretty blossoms...which of course Ryan calls balls.

One of his favorite things to do outside...throw rocks.

His arm is getting pretty good.

Then comes the point during the walk where he wants to be held.

Daddy is more of a sucker than me and will carry him.

We met up with some friends at the park to feed ducks.

Ryan needs to work on his 'tearing bread' skills.  

Roo by the water.  It's almost like we live near a beach.  Almost.

He's getting so big!

Bowling

We took Ryan bowling last night on base.  Normally I take him during the day when nobody else is there and we have a lot of fun.  Last night was crowded and it was a lot more work for us than normal.  I'll definitely stick to my lunch time games with him.

Here is a video of him bowling...it's nice now that I don't have to do anything.

He didn't want to wait his turn.

Albuquerque

We were lucky enough to have Nana and Papa come to Abq. over President's Day.  They had a lot of fun with Ryan...and we had a lot of fun without Ryan.  We really appreciate you guys driving down to see us!

Playing at the park

He goes down the slide now by himself.

Such a big boy!

Of course no visit would be complete with out a trip to Costco!!  It's so much funner going there when we don't have to sneak in.