Ryker's First Birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

7/7/2008

Grandpa and Grandma got a new Kitten, Ryker loves the Kitty.
He chased it around all afternoon.
It was the friendliest cat I have even seen, even after all this it was still purring.
At first Ryker had no idea what to do with the cake, but once he figured it out watch out....
He loved it!Most of the cousins at least 7 out of the 9. They all helped Ryker open presents.
Thank you Grandpa and Grandma B! We love Elmo, Ryker will crawl up to it and give it a big hug a couple times a day. Thanks everyone!

Bear Lake 2008

Ryker and I at Beaver Creek Lodge up logan canyon. Ryker had a rough morning.
But he loved the Four Wheeler ride.
Lindsay, Katie, Brooke, A.J. and Ryker ( my cousins)
The Bowen Family at the Minnetonka Caves. They were kinda creepy! we got all the way in the cave and they turned out the lights on us.
We played guitar hero out side on a huge projector screen, it was fun!
Ryker begging for food at lunch at the park.
Sarah, Dylan, Savannah, Ryker and I spent the morning at the pool.
Rory take off your shirt before you get in!!!!
Playing games with the Schettler clan.

We had a blast even though it was a little crazy at times with fourty people. I have the best family, we love being together and spending time with each other. I am truely grateful to have such an awesome family!

June 23, 2008

We have had some fun so far this summer, and I'm sure there is a lot more to come.

Ryker and I went shopping for sunglasses and I was surprised he kept them on so I could take a picture.
My Family and I went boating last wednesday. It was pretty fun to see a float plane land on the water and take off twice. It was early in the morning and the water was glass, it was a great day for boating.
Luke, Carol (my mom), Ryker, Trevor, and my brother Jeff. (Trevor and Luke are Jeff's Kids)
Ryker Loved His First Boat ride, although he hated the life jacket. My Mom and I were the only ones that skiied. The water was really chilly but I just couldn't pass on the glassy water.

We are going to do a lot more boating this summer and I'm excited, although it is a little different with a kid.

Go Charley Jenkins, you are the Next Nashville star!

Go Charley!!! Congrats on making the Top 12 on Nashville star. I am excited to see you perform tonight. Good Luck and we wish the best for you! Thanks for being such a great friend. We are cheering for you!
If you want to see footage from backstage at the nashville competition check out his website. www.charleyjenkins.com . He does a lot of local shows you should go see one of them if you like country. Gee... I sound like I'm advertising for him.

June 4, 2008

Ryker just had his first red popcicle, and he loved it as you can tell.
Lately we have been spending time outside with the nieghborhood kids, Paige and Quinn. They have a kiddy pool they play in all summer long.
Rory and Ryker had fun at the Bee's game. Ryker had fun talking to the people next to us but as soon as they would pay attention to him he would stop jabering(sp?) and just smile and laugh.

Rory and I at the Bee's game.
Walking to the car after the game.
Ryker's first Horse back ride with Grandpa Bowen.
Rolling the ball with Ryker's cousins Kaden and Kael.

Ryker is crawling now and he is all over the place. He will chase balls all over the house.
I was changing Ryker's diaper and he got a hold of the wipe and was pulling them out as fast as he could, what a cute little stinker!
Ryker's first hair cut. No more Mullet look, Yeah!
He was a little wiggley but he did pretty good.

My first Mothers Day!

I had a great mother's day, it was really busy. In the morning I got to talk to my brother Jason who is serving his mission in Frankfurt , Germany. It was really fun to talk to him and hear about what he has been doing. He is loving germany and he said the language it coming along. He also said that it is a pretty hard mission, but he is enjoying it. After talking with Jason I made breakfast for my family, I also made Chocolate covered strawberries for my grandmas and then had to bath three boys before church. I got some cute pictures of them in the tub. We woke Luke up from his nap to put him in the tub as you can see he wasn't too happy. When it was time to get out we had them all in tears. After church I had to help my Mom get the house and dinner ready for my Dad's side of the family to come over. Needless to say it was a busy day.

For Mother's day Rory got me and new digital camera, and I love it, but I am still trying to figure everything out it. Thanks Rory!

Wow, how time flies!

The other night I started a facebook online and I was looking for pictures to put on it and came across this one. This was the day we brought Ryker home from the Hospital. he was 11 days old. I had forgotten how small he really was. What a cute little stinker!
Here he is just few days ago. He seems huge when I look at this picture compared to the other one. I have loved being a mom, it is so fun! Melissa and Michealene you'll love it!