What better to do on a nice, warm, summer day than set up a play date at the pool! My friend Sharon from work invited me & Ryder to join her & her almost one year old daughter Sophia at their neighborhood pool yesterday. We had such a great time! We talked, laughed at Sophia, talked, laughed at Sophia, talked, laughed at Sophia, looked at Ryder and said "awwww", then talked some more. Sophia is a trip, she is a bundle of energy, has absolutely no fear, and has the biggest brightest personality. She loved to splash around in the pool and would even jump off the ledge into her Mommy's arms! Ryder took a different approach. He didn't view the pool as play time. He realized from the first second how relaxing it was to just lay back and enjoy the waves that Miss Sophia was creating for him. He tried so hard to keep his heavy eyes from closing, but eventually gave in and went right to sleep. 
Mommy & Ryder
Sharon & Sophia
Sophia & Ryder (this was our 3rd attempt at getting a picture of them...it was the best we could do!)
So I twisted my head and tucked my arm under...
I kicked my leg and turned to the side....and then....
I did it!!! Yayyyy! I know, I couldn't believe it either, look how surprised I look!
Get Ready...
Get Set...
Goooo.....
Yayyyyyy, Did it again!!!! Okay I'm getting dizzy Mommy, please don't make me do it again!
We have had a nice long weekend. Aunt Mickey was in town from Florida. For those of you who know Aunt Mickey, you know that it means we got some good pictures taken!! Her and Yaya came over on Thursday night and we attempted a little photo session, unfortunately we're not the ones in charge of our plans anymore, we leave that up to Ryder and he just didn't like that plan. So, we got a few good ones before he was over it, and I was able to get that roll developed already, here's a sneak peak:
Friday we went over to Yaya's for dinner with my fam which is always fun! Then, Operation Photo Session Number Two was in place and was a success! Aunt Mickey wants to develop those herself, so stay tuned, you know I'll share them as soon as I get my hands on them. In the midst of taking pictures, Ryder was laying on his tummy and decided that he's such a big boy now and wanted to pick his head up, so he did! Just like that! I couldn't believe it, the best part is, we got it on camera. Again, please standby for the evidence.
I know, that's how I feel when I'm having a bad hair day too!
We spent our 4th of July at Alan's Grandma's, like we always do. Family, friends, fellowship, and food, interesting...all of my favorite things start with an F...hmm. This was a very late night for Ryder, the latest he has ever been out. He was asleep way before the fireworks even began, which was fine because it was way too loud for him anyway. So, we enjoyed them, then we packed up and got home around midnight.
Today, we went shopping!! Thank you Nana for your GENEROUS donation to our Babies -R- Us fund. Besides all of the regular supplies we had to stock up on, we were able to get some fun stuff for the Grandbaby, including 2 of those doorway jumpers (one for our house and one for Poppy & Nana's). It won't be long before he's holding his head sturdy enough to go to town in one of those. And I'll be right there, camera in hand, to share that fun with all of YOU!
Aunt Vicky saying "Come on Ryder, you can do it!"
Cody & Cameron had to get in on the action, but Ryder was more worried about watching them than trying to roll over. He wants to get up and play with the boys!
Read the shirt, this is a true statement!
And how much time do you think Ryder will spend in this little chair?? NO...not my angel!!
