Little Horsey

Since it was 76 degrees Thursday night, the official Auburn trick-or-treating night, we were not able to put Ryan in her costume. Well, I could not let the costume go to waist, so my girlfriend from high school, Jen, and I had a little photoshoot with butter bean tonight. Let's just say she did not start out thrilled, but she warmed up. Please take notice of our extremely tacky western setting.
Happy Halloween!!!

Ryan definitely cannot pull herself up yet, but man she loves starring out of this door. Perfect entertainment!!

Pumpkin Rolls

Since there is a home football game this weekend, Auburn had its official trick-or-treating night last night. We did not take Ryan house to house, because I cannot stand it when I open my door and there are two parents standing there with an infant who cannot ask for his/her own candy, let alone eat it. So, we went to the Hill's Halloween party, which was a blast. They had the absolute cutest decorations that just fascinated Ryan. I did not get too many pictures there, we just had a photo session at home.

Ryan's original costume was supposed to be a horse, but since it was 76 degrees outside, I had to make other plans. I decaptitated another costume option I had (a pumpkin) and put Ryan in her pumpkin shirt Mrs. Allyson gave to her, threw on some pumpkins shoes and voila...

I am very proud of my throw some crap together abilities and of course Ryan was perfect at pulling the outfit off. I love this child.

Happy Early Halloween

This past Friday Bill had his Psychology department Halloween party. This was the first big party we have hosted at our new house, so we knew we would go all out. And all out did we go! Thankfully, Ryan's second Auburn mother, Donna M., agreed to watch our butter bean for the night so Bill and I could retreat back to our pre-parent party days:) You know the nights where you were able to stay up past 10:30 and not be the drop dead tired the next day!

Well, we really did have such a blast and had a fabulously, fun night. Here are some pictures of Mr. & Mrs. Flash in action.

On a baby note, Ryan is doing great. She really has changed so much in the past week and a half. She is eating normal food and baby food and has 6 teeth now. I mean these things seriously popped up over night. She is walking around everywhere (of course holding onto our hands, she has no balance), and I swear today she reached out for me and said MaMa. Bill said no, but I beg to differ:)

Chillin'

This past Friday we went to downtown Opelika for their bi-annual "On the Tracks" wine tasting trail. We went with the Mosholders and had such an amazing time. Ryan tagged along and was so incredibly good. That child is turning into quite the night owl. We left around 11:00 and she was the most amazing trooper.

After a relaxing weekend, we spent all day Sunday playing at the Adam's house. Literally playing, we played golf, football, and four square. Once again, Ryan was perfect just sitting on her blanket, eating a water bottle, and rolling around with the dogs.

Such a doll baby!

Skipping Stages

The past week Bill and I have really tried to get Ryan into the crawling stage of her life. Everyone says we are crazy and to just leave her be and she will crawl when she wants. They also say we are crazy because why would we want to rush her mobility, well we just want to. I don't think it matters anyways, because I am pretty sure this child is going to skip crawling and go straight to walking. She HATES being on her stomach. I think she would rather eat green beans all day long (which she also detests). Since she hates her stomach so much, it is very tough to encourage her to crawl.

Well, I really don't think we have anything to worry about. Ryan has become obsessed with Bill and his dad holding her in one of their hands with her legs locked straight. When we need to sit her down somewhere she just arches that back and locks those legs in her refusal to sit- she always wants to stand. Well, this really limits our time to set her down to get things done. So, we are just pushing her to the next stage now- standing. Everytime she wants to stand we just let her pull herself up on our arms and put her against something so she can stand. Her favorite is the couch, but today we tried the stroller. I think she just wants to show off her butt, I mean look at that thiing...BAM!!!

JoJo & Pap

Ryan loves her JoJo and Pap!