Christmas 2011

YAY!!!! My very first Christmas. What a joyous time of year!

Mommy told me a story of a jolly, old man named Santa Claus and his eight reindeer. She said he travels around the entire world on Christmas Eve delivering gifts to good girls and boys. Now, I wasn't to sure about this story. Could one person really do all of that in one night? Well, I thought I should play it on the safe side and went to bed early that night awaiting Santa's arrival. When I woke up the next morning to my surprise, I found that Santa did visit our home and he brought gifts a plenty. Then, to make things even better, Gamma, Gampa and Unkie Mike came to spend Christmas with us as well. I was one happy baby!

Here's a picture of me in my Christmas Day outfit that Gamma picked out for me. I'm sitting in my new cradle swing that Mommy and Daddy got me for Christmas. I really like spending time in it. I find it very soothing and love the rocking motion.

Here is a picture of me surrounded by all of my great Christmas gifts from Santa and the entire family. Did I mention that I am one lucky baby to have such an awesome family....

Here are some pics of the fam....

Mommy even managed to get a picture of Gamma.....

There was so much going on that day that I completely wore myself out.

Well, what can I say.......I had a great first Christmas!!! I look forward to next year. I might even be able to sneak a peak and catch Santa. : ) 

The Many Faces of Rylan

In my spare time, I like to make faces at Mommy and Daddy. Mommy says they make me extra cute....as if that is even possible. I've decided to share some pics of these faces with you.

This is my shocked/surprised face. What are those things dangling above my head????

This one Mommy likes to call "the lizard". I've discovered my tongue recently and like to stick it in and out of my mouth like a little lizard.

I like to make this face....well, let's just say when I am concentrating on doing something. I like to push my lips together like I am giving a kiss or saying "ooooooooo".

This is my "cranky man" face. I mean it when I say I want a bottle. Don't make me wait or I will get angry and make the "cranky man" face.

In contrast to my "cranky man" face, I also like to smile a lot, especially when Mommy and Daddy talk to me in baby talk. Sometimes I will even sneak in a laugh or two.

These are just some of the many faces I like to make. If Mommy can capture more on film, I'll be sure to share with you.

1 Month Old

Well people.....I officially hit my first milestone.....I turned 4 weeks old the other day. Mommy and Daddy said they couldn't believe it had already been a month since my birth. Time sure did fly by. Mommy said that because I was now one month old, I had to go to the pediatrician for a routine checkup. Below is a pic of me getting ready to go visit the doctor.

The one thing that Mommy didn't tell me was that I was getting a shot....the nerve! It's ok though. I was a big boy and only cried for about 15 seconds. The doctor said I now weighed 8 lbs. 12 oz. and was 21.5 inches long. That means I have already grown an inch and a half since birth. Mommy and Daddy were very impressed with my growth. The doctor told us I was making great progress and gave me a clean bill of health. YAY!!!

Did You Say Sleep......

Hey Everyone!!! As I mentioned before, I have it made. I just hang out with mom and dad mostly, but I also like to do the one thing I love....sleep. Here are a few shots of me just looking cute and sleeping.

 

Here are a few shots of me just hanging out with my daddy....

 

Look Out World........Here I Come!!!

Hi All!!! Rylan here....checking in for the first time. Life has been good the first 4 weeks of my life. Not much for me to do other than to eat, sleep, and look cute. What can I say....I have it made right now!!!

Let me start by catching you up on things..............

Below is a picture of Mommy looking calm, cool, and collective the day she went in to the hospital. Let's just say that after 15 hours and 50 minutes of labor, she didn't have that same look anymore. 

Here I am looking cute as a button making my debut into the world for the very first time. I was born on November 8, 2011 at 11:28am weighing in at 7 lbs. 5 oz. and measuring 20 inches long. Mommy said I was the most handsome little man she had ever met and fell in love with me instantly.

After some much needed rest for Mommy, Daddy and me, it was time to get my grub on.....I was one hungry little fellow!

Sorry...didn't get any pictures of the first diaper change and the epic look on Daddy's face as he changed it. It was quite eventful. Daddy said he wasn't sure if he could do it and that he had never had to wipe anyone else's behind before. After a few minutes of gaining some composure, Daddy successfully changed my very first diaper, along with several others later on.

After a few feedings and diaper changes, we were all ready to go home. Luckily, we only had to stay in the hospital one night. Here I am on my very first car ride home.......

Once we got home, it was time to get settled in. We all had to adjust to the schedule of a newborn baby which wasn't easy at first. It took everyone a little bit, but we did manage to get on a schedule.

Mommy and Daddy said they still can't believe they are officially parents and that the Lord has blessed them with such a beautiful (or should I say...handsome) baby boy. One thing is for sure.....we are all happy to begin our adventures as a family! 

Well folks........stay tuned for the next segment of pics and stories to come.