{26 months}

Yes, I am still writing about each month because right now you are my only child and I always want to remember what you learned, discovered, say, and do.

You love to takes bathes; if it was up to you, you would take a bath 2 times a day.

You love to climb on everything. You are always keeping us on our toes because you are busy, busy, busy.

This is one example of you being very busy. You got into my mascara while I was cleaning the fridge and playing with freshly washed clothes. I learned my lesson,when it gets quiet around the house, I should always look for you.
 
You stooped taking naps, so I am always trying to keep you busy and exploring new things.
You are ready for bed at 7:30pm and usually you will sleep until 8 or 9 in the morning.
 
I look away for one second and you have grown another inch. You are growing like a weed and I don’t like it. I want you to stay little.
 
You are saying new words everyday. You always shock dad and I when you point at something and say the right word. When we were putting on the letters you pointed to the letter e and exclaimed “E”! Smart boy!
 
You can say really well; milk, I want mommy or daddy, pie, up, Caillou and Octonauts {cartoons}

You give the best kisses. We love how you pucker your lips and kiss us on the check, lips or forehead.

We started watching Disney movies with you. You don’t have a favorite one yet, but while watching Bolt you ran upstairs and grabbed your stuffed dogs; Bolt and Porthos.

You sure love your dad. You love to be as close as possible and copy everything he does.

Ryker you are our world and at times we really don’t know what we are doing as parents; you are always willing to give us lots of loves and forgiveness. We love you to the moon and back.

Temple Square

On Friday December 21st, Mom, Dave, Ryker and I took the Frontrunner Train up to SLC at 3pm. It was so nice not having to worry about traffic and finding a parking spot. What made it even better is Ryker took a nap the whole 50 min ride.

Our first stop was dinner at the Lion House, as we were walking we passed a homeless man cold and hungry; it broke my heart to see him like that. I wish I could help everyone I pass by. This made me reflect and thank Heavenly Father silently for all that I have, especially for my warm house and food to eat.

After we ate, we walked around Temple Square. Little man liked running around and I don’t think he saw much lights, mostly his feet. But the lights he did see he would sit there with wide eyes and stare at them.

                 
    

We had to laugh because at one point we were getting very frantic that we might have missed our train and would have to wait another hour, we didn't know what was more stress driving or riding the train. We decided by the time we got to our car we liked riding the train best. We will be seeing the lights this way again.

December so far

Ward Christmas Party: December 8th, Hillcrest 1st ward had the ward Christmas party. The theme was Feliz Navidad and we had Mexican food, watched some dancers and the primary did a naivety program and Ryker  danced to the music and what a great dancer he was, and finally got to see Santa.
                

Riverwoods: On Monday December 10th, it just stooped snowing and it wasn't too cold so we headed over to the Riverwoods. We visited with Santa, walked around and viewed the lights, drank Hot Chocolate from the chocolate factory, and rode a horse drawn carriage around the village.
         
Once placed on Santa's’ lap he was not a fan, and Santa was not very fond of him as well. We have been practicing on what he is suppose to ask Santa for Christmas and he replies a “pruck”. Once he got off his lap, Ryker very faintly said, pruck.    
December 8th, wearing a Santa bubble beard and saying ,"HOHOHO.”

Sunday December 9,  Ryker watched daddy shovel the sidewalk and he played in the bath tub with pads. I never would have guessed how much fun pads are until I saw him play with them for a good 20 minutes.
 
When did my little boy grow up?  He stepped right on up and helped himself to a drink.
 

Target: We were shopping and enjoying our time, Ryker runs straight to the hats and tried everyone on. I love having a kid because he makes me stop and enjoy the simple things through the eyes of a toddler.
   
I was not watching Ryker and I turned around just in time to catch him in action climbing into a crib.  He was so proud!

 
And lost a shoe.

December 13th, On the way home from eating lunch with uncle Brian and Dad, Ryker fell asleep to Silent Night. All is calm in my car.

30 days of Gratefulness

I didn't reach my goal by taking pictures everyday of what I am Thankful for, but my heart is filled with so many things I am Grateful for and I know it’s only through the LORD that I have what I have.

Here are just a few things I am grateful for…

Tender moments like this. Nothing is better then seeing my boys together.

My SON who brings a SMILE to my face each day and LOVE beyond measure in our home.

My PRINCE who swept me off my feet and I get to be married to him for all time and eternity!

My town HOME.  That keeps us warm from the cold outside.

Morning SCRIPTURE reading with my husband.

GODS’ breath taking creations that surround me each and every day.

and of course FAMILY who is always there for us through thick and thin.