Just because ...

I thought I would post a bunch of pictures we have taken of Ryland over the last few months of his life... just because.

{he loves his dad! always has the biggest smiles for him 3 months}

{loves to play in his jumper... 4 months}

{first taste of solids... 4 months}

{cheering for dad's favorite football team... 5 months}

{a visit from friends! 5 months}

{halloween outfit... 5 months}

{dad is coaching the little man through tummy-time 6 months}

{can't get enough of this face! }

{dude crosses his feet all the time and it cracks me up!}

{little man is always happy! 7months}

{mom did not teach him to do this... he knew how all on his own! 7 months}

{he pretty much knows he is just going to have to get used to mom kissing him all the time... 3 months}

My life revolves around this little man... He is keeping me busy... and he makes me sooooo happy! I am loving being his Momma!

The cutest elephant on the block...

Ryland was an elephant for Halloween! I LOVED it! Seriously, I was one happy little momma... I think I made him wear the costume for three days straight- I could not get enough of it. {He actually liked wearing it too}

Hawaii in October

{just before we got on the plane... is he too young to be our captain?}

Digicert provided an amazing vacation for us in October! Away we went to our favorite island... Maui! Ryland tagged along :) I was a little nervous about taking him on such a long flight- but he did great! He loved looking out the window on the plane and playing peek-a-boo with the people in the row behind us! Once we got to Maui Ryland loved the beach and watching the waves come in, loved the sand and playing in the pool. We loved the sunshine, sunsets, yummy food and for me- strawberry coladas by the pool!

It was so much fun to be together and be on our first family vacation!

4!

Four years ago today, I married my best friend... I am 100% confident that it was the best decision I have ever made...

We were pretty happy...

Still are actually...

To an INCREDIBLE 4 years... lets double it :)

Proud to be Americans

look at our little man being all patriotic...

He smiles all the time these days but it has been hard for me to catch it on camera! I will get there!

So blessed...

Spencer gave Ryland a blessing on the 4th of July. It was so perfect! We had the majority of both sides of the family with us - and we had those missing in our hearts that day... Ryland looked so handsome in his white sweater, shorts and shoes and I absolutely loved every minute of that day. Spencer is an incredible father- Ryland just loves him so much!

Taylor was home for a quick three weeks before he deploys to Afghanistan on August 2nd. I am so grateful he and Ryland were able to meet and get to know each other before he left! By the time Taylor gets back Ryland will be over a year old! Crazy! We wish Taylor luck, safety and strength while he is gone... it was so special to have him here.

The proud parents (thats us) with the proud grandparents! They spoil Ryland so much... and I swear every moment Ryland is with my Dad he just smiles and smiles- and he is so relaxed and peaceful with my Mom. I love having them with us to love on him all the time!

Just wanted to show ya the whole outfit...

Look at how much he has changed! His little cheeks are getting round...

I just love the little shoes! So cute.

First Month

Our first month as a family of three has come and gone! As a matter of fact, we already have a two month old... but I will do a separate post for that! The photo above is us on Father's Day, which was also our first sunday back at church and Ryland was officially 1 month the day before- so lets count this as his 1 month photo! Yes, I had matching ties for Ryland and Spencer... I was one happy woman that day! My little man and my big man matching! Love, love, love!

In the first month, Ryland ate, ate, ate, slept, slept, slept and grew so fast! He was super mellow and loved looking at the world around him! And as for his mama, well, I just couldn't get enough of him (still can't actually... ) and I would stare at him all day long! I just love this little man so much!