Couple Fun Pictures and Updates

OK, a couple cute pictures and some fun Ryder updates. He is now sleeping in a big boy bed (kinda). We converted his crib in a little bed and soon plan on removing the rail completely. After that, the bed converts further to a full size bed. he may need that sooner than later if he keeps collecting things to keep in his bed. We have a checklist of "guys" that need to be in that small little bed with Ryder: Buzz, Woody, Elmo, More Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Baby, Dog, Llama and sometimes football (and sometimes Bump)... It's a zoo in there.




The Boys at Bath Time



Ryder's First Bee Sting...Ryder got stung the other day by a wasp. Thankfully we were at a friends house and her husband was a doctor and taught me some cool tricks. Plus, just in case Ryder was allergic, he was sure to know what to do. the funny thing was right after being stung he got to choose a plate for his dinner and he chose the bee plate. So, here is a picture of his swollen stung arm and his bee plate.

Clearly the sting did not hinder his appetite for pizza or throwing the football.

Cute Football Guys...Daddy and Ryder in some of daddy's cool football helmets. So Cute.



Bump...he gets his own picture for once. Our little puppy, 10 months now, is grown into a big fella but he still loves to roll up in a ball and cuddle on the furniture...against the rules!

Trip to Colorado

After our trip to the Poconos, we made our way to Denver to visit Ricky's family. It was an excellent visit with lots of fun pictures and memories. Topping that list was the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The zoo was interactive and the animals were sooo close. Here are a couple pictures from the zoo.

I know, I know. I took it a little far. But, how often do you get to kiss a giraffe. Plus, a giraffe is one of my favorites animal.








Ryder rode a horse all by himself, well...not with mommy or daddy holding him. He did great!


Next we spent the night at the beautiful Broadmore Resort and the next day swimming in the resort pool. It was a great visit to Colorado Springs.

Then we headed further up the mountains to Ricky's grandparent's log cabin. Ryder loved the railroad. He also went hiking and fishing and did all those fun cabin things.

This is Ryder before he left for fishing...how cute.





I love this picture, 4 generations of Rahne men! All happy and handsome.

The Big Drop

I wasn't sure if I was going to share this video, but we have had some requests for it, so here it is. This is my 26 month old on a drop ride. This one is more like the tower of terror, it goes up and down and you never know when it is going to fall again. You had to be 44" to ride alone, but there were NO restrictions on riding with an adult, so Ryder was allowed on everything in the park (or maybe you had to be 36" which we hit months ago). Pretty sweet.

Sesame Place

We recently got back from a two week vacation to the Pocono Mountains and Denver. Unfortunately our camera died after the first week, but we still have pictures. We had a few standout events, and this one day earned its own post..Sesame Place. Ryder loved this park outside of Philly. It is a great water park for 2-4 year olds and especially those that love ELMO!!

Highlights of the day... meeting all the characters Riding all the rides. Ryder did great with all the rides, even better than his dad. At one point I heard the guy next to me say this..."look at that dad. His kid is having a great time, but the dad is turning green". He was talking about Ricky and Ryder. It was hysterical. The parade was probably the best part. We lucked right into front row seats. I wish we had better video of the parade, Ryder danced his little heart out the whole time. it was adorable.

Beach Bums

Ryder and I took a trip with some friends and their kids. It was a wonderful time had by all. We had three women and six kids under the age of 5. The house was AMAZING! It was beachfront with its own pool. Large and beautiful and surrounded by palm trees. Life is good.

Special thanks to our hostess and all the kids that were excellent for both the trip down and back and the week of fun...you guys are great!


Ghost Crabbing

Our Ghost Crabs

All Boy

Not sure when it happened but Ryder became a true boy. He rams his toys together, loves the dirt, and plays every kind of ball. Here are a couple recent fun pictures.

Just a little dirty

Hangin Out


Playing soccer with Papa


Wish I had a picture of the bugs he has been picking up and showing to me. We had Cicadas here and they were his definite favorite for a while. They were disgusting!

Missing Post - Memorial Day

OK, I owe my parents a post from our visit there...but my pictures are missing. More on our memorial day visit to the Burg later. IU need to catch up again, so I will come back to this.