Christmas & New Year's

We had such a fun, busy, eventful first Christmas with Ryker! Christmas Eve my dad and I did our annual Christmas Eve shopping tradition for my mom. Later that night we went to my Grandma Gunthers for dinner and presents then to Mikes grandparents for more dinner and presents. When we got home we put Ryker to bed and put his gifts from Santa under the tree! It was so much fun! I didn't wrap them this year because I figured it would be the one and only year that I wouldn't have to. Christmas morning Mike and I got up at 7 to exchange gifts with each other. Rykers gift to us this year was sleeping in until 8:15! Yay! Then the fun began...off to my parents for Christmas breakfast and gifts, then to Mikes parents for more food and gifts, then to my Grandpa Bruces house for more fun then to Mikes grandparent Stringhams and the last and final stop is to my grandpa Dick and Dee's house. It was a go go day but I wouldnt have it any other way! Ryker was a little champ and was just happy to be there. We got a lot of fun things this year..Ryker got money, jumping johnny, saucer, clothes...and MORE clothes...he will be outfitted for a good while. Mike got a wakeboard, cologne, shoes, clothes and money and I got a Cricut, clothes perfume, money, shoes, and the best gift of all was having Ryker there to share this special time of year with!
>For New Years we headed to Mikes aunts house for food to start the night off then we headed down to Lehi to our friends Ben and Allison's house where we had games and lots more food and celebrated the New Year with them and some friends! The next morning we took off and headed to Bear Lake. My family had gone up the day before so they were waiting for us. The lake was frozen so we pulled a tube behind the wheelers on the lake, it was a blast! Mike even went on a tube with Ryker...and he loved it...loved it so much that he fell asleep! :) 2009 was a fabulous year, I have so much to be grateful for...and heres to another fabulous year...hope 2010 brings you lots of happiness and good cheeer!

LoVE tHiS TiMe oF yEaR!

I have been such a slacker lately since becoming a member of facebook :) But hopefully I will be better! I had to update my blog because I LOVE this time of year! I love the Christmas decorations, the snow, the smells, lights, the special Christmas Spirit...but I am most excited to celebrate Christmas with Ryker! He will be 4 months old on Dec 11th...yep 4 MONTHS! I can't believe how fast time has gone by! He is growing too fast! Im not sure what he weighs right now we take him in for his 4 month appointment next week...but Im thinking around 15-16 lbs! He sure likes his food! He is getting a little more hair...and when I say little I mean little. But hey atleast we can still do a fauhawk! He is the happiest baby! He is always smiling, laughing, talking and making me us so happy! He loves to sit in his bumbo and look around acting like a big boy! I am a very lucky mom/wife to be able to share this special time of year with him and Mike! Recenlty Mike got put in as Elder's Qurom President. He still has lots and lots to learn but he is enjoying it. I am still on the enrichment committee and teaching the 16-17 year old sunday school class. Life is so good and we are thankful each day that we have together! We hope you and your families are all doing well too and wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year! We love you! :)

...What a BLESsInG...

On October 11th not only did we celebrate Ryker's 2 months but Mike also blessed him that day. It was a perfect day! The blessing that Mike gave Ryker was amazing, Ryker was such a sweetheart during his blessing, we had delicious soups, breadsticks, and treats and were supported by our loving family and friends. Thanks to everyone that helped make Rykers blessing so special and memorable! We love you!

We went up to Bear Lake to take some pictures for his baby announcement. This is how it turned out! My friend Joy designed it for us. I think it turned out super cute! Thanks Joy! Check out her work at joyalicephotography.com

I cant believe how fast our little Ryker is growing!We weighed him about 2 weeks ago and he weighed 11 lbs 4 oz! I cant wait to see how much he weighs at his 2 month appointment! He is my little champ and I love seeing him grow...he is such a good baby





I love this time of year! I love the fresh crisp fall air, bright vibrant leaves and being cozy warm! -My nephew started playing soccer this year! He is so cute to watch! At first he was a little hesitant to get on the field and play,but now he loves it! My brother is his coach and I think he loves it too...well atleast it is teaching him patience! :) We are so blessed and thankful for such a sweet baby! My mom had seen these cute halloween decorations on Good Things Utah on Friday so we made them why the guys were at priesthood! They were super easy and fun to make...I think they turned out super cute and spooky! Thanks mom!

His new life jacket fits him so good, ok well mabybe by next boating season! :)

Happy One Month Ryker!

Friday September 11th Ryker was one month! I cant believe how fast the time has gone by! In his first month of life he has accomplished so much! He is such a good eater...he now weighs 9lbs 4 oz! Yay! He loves to go on walks, rides in the car, loves to be held and cuddled, loves his tubbies then to be drenched in baby lotion, his hair done in a mauhawk, loves to make lots and lots of different noises when he sleeps, loves his bouncy chair ( still not to fond of his swing) sleeps like a champ during the day, but still working on his love of sleeping at night :) is now able to roll back and forth from side to side (amazing!) when Im up close he is able to follow my face with his eyes, loves being with his cousins, loves getting his picture taken and most importnt of all he has won over his parents hearts ( that was a given, but Im still so amazed how fast and how much love I have for my baby boy! I am one proud, blessed person to be the mom of my baby Ryker! I love him so much and I love seeing his progress that he is making on a daily basis! I love you so much my lil Ryker! Happy One Month Birthday my sweetboy!!!