{First Thanksgiving}

We had Thanksgiving at our house with my parents and Skyler. It was a wonderful day enjoying family, eating delicious turkey and stuffing, and of course yummy pumpkin spice cheesecake.

{1 month old}

*We are very lucky because you are a very easy baby. You only cry when you are hungry, tired, and when getting your diaper changed.
*Your newborn clothes are getting smaller each day. When you came home from the hospital your newborn sleepers were too big; we had to roll up the sleeves 2 times before we saw your precious hands. Now they are a 1/2 inch too small.
*You are still in newborn diapers.
*We are up 3-4 times each night, every 2-3 hours. Sure making your mommy very tired.
*You will only smile when you are having a good dream.
*You love bath time.
*You enjoy taking a soother and when we give it to you when you are hungry, you make loud moan while sucking; you seem to be telling us you are starving.
*You don't mind your car seat and you are very good when we are out doing errands.
*You make the cutest little squeal noises.
*You are looking more like your dad each day. Especially from the eyes up and you defiantly have your mom's lips and chin.
*You always have your hands up by your head showing the number 4 and we have seen you do the Vulcan sign also (Live long and prosper). You must take after your dad.

Our love for you is more than words can say. We are so blessed that you are here and a part of our family. We will always love you. -love mom and dad

{Father like Son}

This is how dad also sleeps. You have many of dad's facial expressions.

{Orginal due date}

Today is Ryker's original due date. I can't believe that he has been in my arms for over 2 1/2 weeks. My little man is thriving he is now at 6 Lbs and 4 oz. He is growing like a weed.
You...
Your days and nights are mixed up, waking up every 2 hours during the night and sleeping 3-4 hours during the day.
You don't sleep as well when it is quiet. You prefer to have some sort of noise.
Your favorite thing to do is after I put on a clean diaper, you decided to fill your pants again.
You can lift your head really well from side to side.
Make the funniest little squeaks.
Are a very easy baby. You only cry when you are hungry, or when I am taking off your dirty diaper because it makes your cold.
Your feet are huge and dad calls them "Shaq feet".
Have the funniest facial expressions. I love watching you.
You love to sleep on your stomach.

We are so blessed to have you in our life. You bring so much joy into our home and our love grows each day we hold you in our arms.

{Faces of Ryker}

Oh, the faces you make. We love watching you.
2 weeks old...
David "Ryker sure looks like he has a huge head in these pictures."

{Stroller Ride}

*11 days old*

Ryker's first walk in a stroller came on November 2. While it's been nice outside, Dave and I have been enjoying taking him on walks. It gives us time to talk and it always puts him to sleep. Although, it doesn't take much to do that.
We are taking all the good days we can to be outside before the weather gets too cold and snowy.

{Happy Halloween}

We had my family over for Sunday dinner on Halloween. Spencer has been waiting patiently to hold Ryker for over a week. He held him for a few minutes and then he was done and ready to play. Spencer is always saying, "I will teach him how to crawl and walk." For now he will just have to wait and it's going to kill him.
This was Ryker's first Halloween. He was passed around and loved by everyone.





*9 days old*

{First bath}

He loved his first experience in the bath. He was mad when I got him undressed, but once he hit that warm water he fell right to sleep. Silly little boy. I love that the face cloth is as big as him.




1 1/2 Weeks old

{Check-up}

Monday morning we headed to the pediatricians for Ryker's check-up. Dr. Spencer was so glad that Ryker gained a 1/4lb above his birth weight reaching 5lbs 7 oz; he was so happy at how well Ryker is developing.

On Tuesday, Ryker and I went to the lactation specialist because he was still struggling with latching. It was taking over an hour to breastfeed and he would wake up every 2 hours to feed. It was causing a lot of stress on both of us.
The lactation specialist said that he is acting like a preemie and it's going to take a little time for him to fully grasp the concept. She was also very proud that he gained 3 oz over night making him now 5lbs 10 oz. She also mentioned that I was doing really well for not introducing a bottle. She helped me build up a lot of confidence so I could keep going and not give up like I almost did. She gave me some great ideas to help the feeding go faster.

I have to say, I am very proud of little Ryker also. I love him more than words can say.

{Papa and Nana B}