Down time

In between flights to and from KC we had some time hanging out in the terminal of Aspen/Denver/KC airports. Got some cute pics!

1. Cracker?, 2. Wearing Dad's hat, 3. Tickle Monster coming for you, 4. Playing with iTouch, 5. More PDA with Mom

Kansas City!

We went to KC to visit Grandpa Bill and Grandma Kay this last weekend and had a wonderful time. The weather was horrible (cold, raining, sleeting, blowing) but it was a wonderful excuse to hang out inside and have some down-time together. We made it out for a few activities: trip to the bike shop, family dinner with Kay's kids (and THEIR kids) and breakfast at 'You Say Tomato' in downtown KC. Overall it was a relaxing time for everyone to catch up~ I am not sure who enjoyed it more, Ryder or Grandpa Bill!

1. Checking out a new set of wheels, 2. Not quite big enough yet!, 3. Breakfast at YST, 4. Food time! 5. About to head home to Colorado

What's so funny?

Ryder spends 90% of his play time chasing various rolling objects around our house. The musical ball, tennis balls, tennis ball containers, dog bones, and this blue ball that is from another toy. Today he was pushing it around and then throwing it (I guess trying to make it bounce??)and CRACKING up....

Here is one of the two videos:

Leavin' on a Jet Plane!

The recent trip to KC was an interesting test of Ryder's flying/traveling tolerance. He is crawling like a mad man, but does NOT like to be restricted for any period of time. We were worried about what would happen with him on the airplane! The last time we flew Ryder was about 6 months old and a lot easier to keep still. Much to our relief he was able to handle it pretty well! We mad sure to board the plane as late as we could so he would be squirming (or "squidging" as we call it) but once the engines fired up he would calm down and by the time the plane took off he was usually asleep. Whew!

Nighty Night!

So much for sleeping babies on their backs! Ever since we stopped swaddling him Ryder has been sleeping on his side or on his tummy. More and more frequently being curled up is somehow included in the equation...

Swinging good time!

We have been trying to get out and enjoy the sunny semi-warm weather while it lasts. Rocky Mountain winter is headed our way and eash sunny day is precious! Here are a few shots from a trip to the park recently

Kiss Kiss!

Ryder's latest trick is KISSING! For some reason it is more of a wide-open-mouth, slobbery, almost French-type kiss! It is pretty funny (if you can handle the slobber) and he will, usually, do it on command. Here is Ryder and Andy in the middle of some PDA

Going for a drive with Dad

Ryder is having a great time with his toys! This one was a loaner from Aunt Kate. He still can't touch the ground to push himself but he can balance well enough to go for a drive with Dad

Tooth Monster

We are up to a grand total of 6! Two up top and four on the bottom... good thing because this kid likes to EAT!

A deeper understanding...

It is so interesting watching Ryder's development move along so quickly! The other night we were having some quiet time before bed and Hatch decided to join us on the couch. He was resting right up against me and I said to Ryder "Do you want to give hatch a pet Goodnight??" and he DID! He reached right out and pet him for a couple of minutes... I know we are biased but it was heartmelting... sweet boy!

Snow, Snow, go away!

We got our first official big snow of the winter season last week! Over a foot of snow at the house so we took the opportunity to put Ryder in his snowsuit and check it out. Unfortunately.... Ryder had a new tooth and no nap so it didn't go over well!! haha- Good thing I had my camera there to capture his mysery... (We hope he doesn't truly feel this way about snow... we live in the wrong neighborhood for that!)

Boo (Part 2!)

Here are a couple additional photos from Halloween time:

1&2. Checking out the pumpkin guts

3. Ummmm, what is this thing?

4. Andy's artwork!

5. Going for the Binkie exchange at the Church Fall Fun Fest Party

Boo!

Happy Halloween! We had a few fun activities this Halloween including an annual party at the Gee's. David and Laura sweetly host a mommy/kiddo gathering every year and all of the kiddo have an amazing time with each other (AND playing with a whole new set of toys) and the mom's have fun getting to know each other and catching up. Ryder enjoyed himself and looked adorable in his Tree Frog costume!