That's My Boy!

Yesterday, when we were stopped at a light, a car pulled up next to us. They had their music up pretty loud, and Andrew was apparently bothered by it.

"Their music is disturbing!" he said.




I think in his spare time he reads the dictionary because he comes up with some pretty big words sometimes! :)

Already?!

Guess what Andrew and Rylee started doing yesterday?....


Writing their Christmas lists!

Where does he come up with these?...

The other night, as we loaded some bags into the trunk of my car, Andrew found one of his sweatshirts. His response?

"Big time, baby!"

So glad doctor visits only come once a year now!!!...

Today I took Rylee and Devynn to the doctor for their physicals. I knew going in that it was going to be a rough time with Devynn since she doesn't like people in general. I had no idea just how bad it would end up being though! Her melt-down started when the nurse tried to take her temperature (and it's the new kind of thermometer that they just roll across her forehead!!) and continued while she tried to weigh her and get her height. So much fun!! (And I don't think the meaurements came out accurately because they said she is in the 75th percentile for height and 50th for weight!?! I'm not thinking so!! ) She finally calmed down once we were in the room, but it started again the instant she saw the Doctor walk in. I don't think he had ever seen a child throw such a fit just to have her ears looked at!! He even laughed about the thought of me having to take her to the dentist!

Once he was all done, Devynn once again calmed down, but I knew that it would be short lived because the nurse was coming back in to give both girls shots. I honestly don't think Devynn even felt her shot because she had already worked herself up so bad. The nurse said that the other nurse and doctor had warned her about Devynn. How embarrassing that I have "that kid" that they warn each other about! :/

On the bright side though, Rylee did fantastic! She passed her hearing and vision tests with flying colors. She is in the 50th percentile for weight and the 40th for height. She was very nervous about getting her shots (she had to get 4 for kindergarten!), especially after witnessing Devynn's screams. She was such a trooper though, and she didn't even flinch once!! No tears. No tensing up. Nothing. My brave little girl!! :)

And this afternoon we went to the elementary school and got Rylee officially registered for kindergarten. I'm so sad that she is getting so big. What am I going to do with my RyRy Belle in school everyday?! I can't believe she's starting school already!!!

My Niece!!!

Kamryn Bryce
8 lbs. 13 oz.
21 inches
Full head of hair!
Looks like her mommy.

Congratulations Brandon and Cindy!! :)

Fun in the Sun!

Bathtime

Bath Toys: $7.49

Shampoo: $2.99

Bubble Bath: $3.50

Being there to watch as your 2 year old discovers that her movement is causing the water to move, which is causing the toys at the other end of the tub to move: Priceless

Cute Story...

"Mom, can I use the backwash?" asked Rylee last night when she was getting ready to brush her teeth.

I think she meant "mouthwash."

That's my RyRy Belle!! :)

Rylee

Looking pretty, 2009



Ready for her first game, 2009



Easter, 2009



Playing in the snow, Jan. 2009



Super model in training, 2008


Crazy hair, 2007



2007



Round little face, 2007



Showing off her pretty dress, 2007



2006


Getting ready for a ride, 2005



Her first birthday, June 2005



Baby girl, 2004



Funny face, 2004



Sleeping peacefully, 2004



All dressed up for her first Halloween, Oct. 2004



Happy girl, 2005






So today my Rylee Belle is 5 years old. Can't believe it! In 2 1/2 short months she will be starting kindergarten (and we all know that she will rule that school!). It seems like just yesterday that she was born (my fastest labor and delivery...Thanks RyRy!). Time sure does fly! Happy 5th Birthday little Miss RyRy Belle!! :)

Jessie

Jess and her friend Morgan...2009

Her 1st birthday!! 1997


"Rock On!" 1998/1999?


Easter 2009


Wearing her "feet" pajamas, 2008


First day of school, fourth grade, Aug. 2005


First day of school, 6th grade, Aug. 2007


Showing off her new haircut, 2006/2007?


Jan. 2006





All dressed up for Halloween, Oct. 2004



Little Miss Soccer Star, 2002/2003



First day of school, third grade, Aug. 2004



Being sweet, 2005



So today my baby girl is 13. I just can't believe it! Where did the time go? You always hear people talk about how quickly the time goes by. You never really fully understand that, though, until you have children. It absolutely amazes me how fast my perfect little baby has turned into a sweet young lady. Wow. Happy birthday baby girl! :)