My Favorite!

What an angelic face...

I've decided even though this poor kid gets his picture taken every 3 months he still doesn't like having it done. This time he was so interested in the props and the kids in the next section he wasn't very cooperative. But they still turned out good!
I love that at Kiddie Kandids you get your pictures that same day!! It's what keeps me going back!

Ryker's Christmas Pictures

If you cant tell Ryker LOVES this bear!

Here are some of Ryker's pictures. He is getting to be such a big boy!

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun...

Do you ever just need a break from all the responsibilities that being an adult bring?? I sure did! So while Ryland was out of town Ryker stayed at Grandma's & Tiffany & I had an old fashioned girls night/ sleep over! it was so much fun! We went to Layton and got lost in the dark, then when we figured out where we were we went to Arby's and got some dinner. yum yum!! Then we went back to my house and watched Defiantly, Maybe starring Ryan Reynolds... It was a great show!! If you want to see a cute chick flick watch it! Then the night proceeded to the infamous girl talk...

The next day we went to Ogden and did some shopping. I wish I was done with my Christmas shopping, but I'm not. I always wait until December, even after I tell myself to do it when the stores AREN'T busy! I HATE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING! Everyone is so pushy!!

The Cutest Eeyore Ever!

Ryker was Eeyore for Halloween. That costume was the warmest thing I've ever seen! Which was a good thing cause it was pretty chilly by the time we made our way around the neighborhood.

Even Ryland though he looked cute & he was totally opposed to dressing his son up as an -in his words-"ass".

The Greatest Show on Earth

We got to go to the Circus in October. We all had a really good time. As you can see it wore Ryker right out. He took a little snooze with grandpa... Waking up just in time to see the Elephants! Which he really liked!
Here he is with his uncle Cody. We can't wait for next year!!

Ryker is walking!!

It has finally happened, nothing in the house is safe!!! Ryker has started to walk all by himself. He is getting around pretty good. I'm pretty sure he thinks he is the stuff now. He walks around and laughs to himself like wow look at me go... Then if he falls down he makes a little noise like ohhh. I think it is cute.

He is also talking a little bit more. Everything that is bright he says hhhot~hot. when he sees a car drive past he says vroom. Same with 4-wheelers. Which he loves. Every time we go to my parents house he has to ride the 4-wheeler with papa.
It is so cute when we get off the Morgan exit he knows where we are going and he'll whisper to himself in the back seat "papa, papa, papa" as soon as he is in the house he walks to my parents bedroom calling papa...
What a funny kid.

Not much

I haven't posted anything recently, not much is happening...
Ryker has started to walk a little bit on his own. He is pretty content with crawling, but trying to walk as much as he can.
I cut my hair. It is much shorter & I colored it, which is something I don't do very often. The top is my natural hair color & blonde mixed, the bottom is a dark chocolate brown. Pretty cute...
Ryland was in Texas for a couple of weeks. He went there for work but while he was there he went hog hunting. Of coarse he didn't see anything... I swear animals know he is coming and go underground or something! Needless to say, he didn't see anything so he didn't get anything.

How he has changed in 1 year.

3 weeks...

1 year 2 weeks...
This is the same bear in both pictures!! Not only has he changed so much, but he has grown a bunch too. So sad to see them grow up!

Ryker's New Pictures

Everyone needs a sister!!

I just have to tell you about my sister Lacey. Not only is she my sister but she is such a great friend of mine. I can tell her anything & I think she is the same way. I would do anything for her. She is there for me whenever I need to cry, complain, or vent- even if it's something she really doesn't care about.

However, lately luck has not been on her side when it comes to finding a great guy. It makes me so sad for her. I can see how it has made her depressed & down on herself. I swear every guy she dates breaks her heart (and that makes me want to break their necks). I wish she could find a guy who is as wonderful of a person as she is. She is so cute & deserves the best.

Ryland is setting her up on a blind date with one of his friends & I am pretty excited for her. When his friend saw a picture of her his first words were..."she is gorgeous!" My heart melted!! Who wouldn't want the very best for their little sister??

We have changed!

Dating...

Wedding day...

June this year...

I was looking at some pictures today & thought
"Wow we sure have changed a lot in the last 5 or so years!!"

oh to be that thin again!

Happy 1st Birthday Ryker...

For Ryker's birthday we went to the zoo. Ryker really liked the animals! We had a GREAT time! Grandma Coleman, Grandpa Dave, Grandma Pam, Gabby, Lilly, Tiffany & Sienna came too!





We got to see the Elephants, Zebra's, Monkey's, Giraffe's an awesome white crocodile & a whole lot more! By the time we left the zoo Ryker was flat tuckered out!!

When we got home it was PARTY TIME!!!



Ryker had a "farm" party. He really liked his cake!! He had a great time playing in the frosting! By the time he was done it was straight to the bath! Then he got to open his presents. What a spoiled little boy!! He got so many great gifts!

Happy Anniversary!!

Ryland & I celebrated our 5th anniversary Friday. It was a great day! I can't believe how fast 5 years goes. It seems like it was just yesterday we were walking down the isle, now we have a great marriage & a wonderful little boy.

God Bless America...

God Bless our Soldiers!! Past, Present & Future!

&

Let's not forget all the men, women & children

that lost their lives for this country on

9-11-01.

Bless them & their families for the sacrifices given.

May they be in peace.

Feeling better about things today...

I went and visited my grandpa last night & feel much better about things with him. I was expecting him to look weak & frail, but he looks pretty healthy for an 89 year old man. What a relief! I am glad I went and visited though to get my own opinion of the situation.

Sad news..

I need to get something of my chest...

I was talking to my mom yesterday & she informed me that she doesn't think my grandpa (her dad) is going to make it much longer. I didn't know this but he has 2 types of anaemia (if that's how you spell it), so he isn't producing any red blood cells & his body doesn't retain any protein. It has made him very weak and limits what activities he can do. Anyway I guess it is so bad he is just one step away from needing a blood transfusion & his doctor is treating him as if he has Leukemia. I am not sure what all that involves.

Anyway my point... He has come down to visit this week from Washington and so my mom really encouraged my siblings & I to make a special point to go see him. I was thinking to myself -how do you tell someone goodbye when you know that you probably wont see them again?- I am a cry baby so I am sure I will cry when I tell him goodbye but, I guess that just means I have a heart. My mom is going to get some pictures of him and Ryker together so that will be really special if the worst is right around the corner. Reality sucks!

The Anniversary Inn

We decided to take this weekend and do something for our anniversary, since it's Ryker's birthday on our anniversary. So we went to the Anniversary Inn in Logan & stayed in the Grand Bridal Suite. What a room! It was huge!! It was so nice to get away and get to sleep in for a change! We must have been tired, room service woke us up at 10:30!
We are already celebrating our 5th year!!! How time fly's when your having fun...

Ryker's 1st hair cut!!

Before...

During...

After...
What a handsome little guy!! He looks totally different!

Ryker HATED every minute of his haircut!!! He cried the whole time. It was like it hurt to cut his hair or something... so to make things better we gave him a sucker & all was good. I know sugar is bad, but if it makes him happy little doses are fine, right?? I put all his clippings in a baggie to put in his scrapbook. Surprisingly there is quite a bit of hair in the bag. I didn't realize his hair was as long and thick as it is.

Fun at the park...

We went to the park yesterday & let Ryker play on the toys for the very first time. He really seemed to enjoy himself. He really liked the crawl through tunnel, probably because mom and dad couldn't get to him.
After the park we went down to Ryland's grandpa's house. Ryker is kind of shy around grandpa, but at the same time likes to show off and get the attention. Who doesn't like attention though. Ryland's grandpa's nickname is "Ducky" so we all call him Grandpa Ducky. He is the sweetest old man ever!! He is going to be 93 or 94 this month (I can't remember which) can you believe that!! He still drives his car around & everything! He is amazing!

Does Ryker look like me?

I cant tell who Ryker looks like. A lot of people say he looks like Ryland but I don't know... What do you think?

Obviously cameras have come a long way since I was a kid!!

What was I thinking?

I came across this picture tonight... NOW THIS IS STYLE!!!

I have my pj's on with my "twirly' slip over them, my Mary Poppins hat, awesome shades and don't forget the jelly shoes!!

My mom said I just came down from bed like this & she couldn't resist taking my picture.

I used to dress up like Mary Poppins every time I would watch it. I would put on this hat my big puffy slip and what I called my "twirly dress" which was the dress that flew out when I would twirl..

Ha Ha Ha ~ I was such a wierd child!!

Dancing Days

My friend Tiffany & I were talking about the days when we used to dance. This picture was in my prime ballerina days... I thought for sure I would grow up to be a professional dancer. BOY WAS I WRONG!! It is funny how as a kid you can eat, sleep & breath something & then one day you just out grow it.

You can tell about the year it was in this picture... notice the bangs? But I sure wore them well!! :)

Fun with friends

We had a lot of fun Saturday. Tiffany & Ryan came up with their two girls for a BBQ. It is always nice to have friends! Ryker & Sienna played pretty good for two kids that haven't ever had to share! Tiffany brought an apple salad that was WAY yummy!! (I will have to get that recipe!) I am sitting here wishing I had some!! :)

How time fly's...

Ryker took 2 steps all by himself yesterday!!! He now says "uh-o" when he drops something... so cute!!! He can also say moooo- which is supposed to be Moose.. & bu- which is supposed to be Butch (uncle Cody's dog). Kids grow up too fast!

My Family

We had family pictures taken in June...

(click on the picture to see it better)

Ryker is growing...

Well it has happened... Ryker is crawling!!! We thought he was hard to keep out of things when he was rolling! We have had to move everything off the bottom shelves & replace them with toys. I now know what "baby proofing" the house means! It is funny because now he chases the dog through the house :0)
He is so much fun though! He now has 3 teeth & boy does it hurt when he bites you!!

We went to the sand dunes for the 4th. Grandpa took him for a ride on the 4-wheeler & he fell asleep. It was so cute! Later in the day they went for another ride and as they would go over the little hills Ryker would make a little weeee sound. Dad said it was so cute, unfortunately Ryland & I were at the trailer so we didn't get to see him. We did take him on the 4-wheeler around town last night and he seemed to enjoy it. Who knows maybe grandpa is right... we have the next racer!! I DONT THINK SO!!!! mama says "no" to anything that might hurt! We'll see how long that works!

We are in...

Well, we are finally moved into our new house! How exciting!! It is sooooo wonderful! We LOVE it! Ryker is really enjoying all the space! He can roll & roll & roll to his little hearts content! He also thinks he is king tut in our garden tub, it's like his personal pool! The dogs are happy to have a yard as well. Although we don't have a fence & they have to be on their chains, they are glad to be here!

It has been a big adjustment having a big yard. We had such a small yard at the other house & now we have a 1/3 acre. Lots of work, but worth it!

We have the keys!!!

We got the keys yesterday!!! Tonight we are going to start cleaning so we can get all moved in!!! Hopefully we should be in by next week. We are short on helpers but will manage, all the tough guys have to work, or so they say ;0)

Once we get moved in, and I can get the lawn mowed and the weeds pulled, I will take some pictures to share.

Our House!

We have been waiting a long time to buy a house, but the wait is finally over!! We close tomorrow!!! YEAH!!! We are sooo excited! It has 4 bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, walk in closets, a nice size kitchen, a laundry room, a big yard & even a garage!!! ALL THE WORKS! It is so cute! I can't wait for everyone to come see it!

Back to Work...

Well I had to go back to work today after having 2 weeks off. It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I took Ryker down to mom's and he was so excited to see her I didn't feel bad leaving him. I think he was getting board with me anyway...
It is nice to have mom back from her cruise! I think she missed Ryker more than anyone. But one thing is for sure, he knew she was missing. Every time we would go to her house he would look around for her. He seemed so confused.

Unfortunately I didn't get any scrapbooking done while I was off. But I still had a great time! Ryland had one week off with me and though we didn't do a whole lot we still had fun.

8 Months Old Today!

Ryker is 8 months old today! Wow how time flys, I can't even believe it! Last week he broke through 2 teeth. It is funny because if you try to look at them he sticks his tongue over the top of them. What a tease! It seems as though he gets bigger everyday. Each day he learns something new. The other day he started to wave bye-bye. He will also clap his hands when he gets excited or when you do patty cake. Who ever knew having a baby could be this much fun???

Mother's Day

Yesterday was Mother's Day. We had a great day! Ryland was so thoughtful!!!! He bought me a diamond necklace!!! Ryker had a little help from daddy, he picked out a beautiful pair of diamond earrings!!! I was soooo spoiled! I feel so lucky to not only have a wonderful husband but to have a wonderful little boy!

Ryker made my day though... he said mama for the first time... and contined to say it all day long!! It was so cute! Now he says mama & dada over and over, it is awesome!

TGIF!!!

Today is my last day of work for 2 weeks!!! I can't tell you how excited I am! It will be so nice to be able to stay home with Ryker. I am sure the time is going to fly by... but I am going to enjoy every minute of it! I might even get some scrapbooking done :0)

The Zoo...

We took Ryker to the zoo on the 13th of April. It was pretty darn fun! The weather was WONDERFUL!!! We even had to buy sunscreen ! I think it was about 70 +/- a little! Every one must have had the same idea to go that day, it was so busy, we even ran into some people we knew.. how funny!

Ryker seemed to have a good time even though he wasn't too interested in the animals. I think he had a hard time finding them in their cages. He was able to find the elephants & the giraffes though. They are pretty hard to miss! He met one of the giraffes nose to nose. It was funny!! He wasn't sure what to think at first, but then he got pretty excited.

I didn't realize how big the zoo was. I also didn't realize how many steep hills they have there. We defiantly got a work out and a sunburn, but had a great time! I am positive we will be going again this summer! (if it ever comes!)

The latest...

Well Ryker is 7 months old now!!! He is getting SO big! He can sit up all by himself. He says "dada" - which tickles Ryland pink! He rolls all over the house but hasn't figured out how to crawl yet. If you can't tell he is our pride and joy!! We think he is the best thing in the whole world!!!


Ryland is no longer working in Alaska. He now works for Solar Turbines. They work on turbine engines. He seems to really like it. He still has to travel a bit, but isn't gone as long- Which is NICE!! He was pretty upset this year.. he only went snowmobiling 3 times... darn it!



I am still working at The Canyons Ski Resort. I didn't do much snowmobiling this year either, but I wasn't heart broken over it. There was enough snow this year that I didn't care if I went out and played in it. I will be so excited when spring gets here!!! I cant wait to see color. I have been telling everyone that I am going to buy fake flowers and stick them in the snow so we had some color to brighten things up a bit! I wont though, that is big time tacky!!!

Welcome!

I just wanted to be able to keep everyone updated on everything that's going on in our lives.

ENJOY