The Major Kids

July 4th Weekend Pics

2008-07-11T10:51:00.004-05:00

Here are some pics from July 4th in New Jersey.
Enjoy!

Sienna learning Piano - starting young
Maggie and Ryan looking for fire flys

Ron teaching Ryan the harmonica
Ryan loved the swimming pool!
Ryan hanging out with Ron Ryan and friends

Finally...a family update

2008-07-02T13:38:00.014-05:00

Hi there,

OK, so it has been a few months since I updated this. Hey...I work full time and have two small kids. Who has time to update blogs??

Anyway, all is well here. The kids are growing like weeds. Ryan is getting to be such a big kid. He talks like his mommy - all the time! Yup, he is mine for sure. If you ask him a question, you better expect a 10 minute answer. He is getting really smart - he seems to absorb information like a sponge (which he gets from his daddy). Sometimes his questions amaze us and we wonder where he comes up with them.

He was a ring bearer in a wedding (Karen and Andrew) in the beginning of June. He did really well. Actually, he joined the band and had a great time. He looked so cute in his tux. He also did well walking down the isle, until he got to the end and thought he would walk back down the other way as the bride was coming down the isle. Oops. Anyway, he danced the entire night and had a blast. At one point the band leader let him get on the microphone and and he said congratulations to Karen and Andrew (and then to mommy, not sure why) and then said "I love you mommy... I love you daddy". That's my baby!

Sienna is growing so fast, we can't believe it. She turned 1 on 6/13. God, the year has flown by! She started walking right before her b-day and has not stopped. She loves to climb on anything she can. Her favorite thing to do is to stand up on her little chair without holding on. Of course, then she falls over flat on her face and cries. 2 minutes later, she is back up on the chair.

She is eating everything! Well, everything except broccoli. Last night I have her steamed wonton and broccoli. She seperated all the broccoli and then started to throw just those peices on the floor. she out eats her brother every meal. A few weeks back at day care, she had a snack at 3:30 in the afternoon. 1/2 a box of mac and cheese. Then she came home and was hungry for dinner. Amazingly, she had her 1 year appt this morning and she is only 1/2 pound more then Ryan was at her age and she is only in the 25% for weight (50% for height).

She is also talking a bit. Basically, momma, dadda (which she says all the time), and hi. She will go back and forth with me saying "hi" for 5 minutes. Apparently, she said "more" yesterday at day care, but I have not heard it yet.

We took our 1st family of 4 vacation Memorial Day. WE went to Myrtle Beach, SC. We stayed at a friend's condo on the beach for a week of sun and fun. The kids had the best time. We took them for walks on the beach every night and Ryan really enjoyed playing in the water and sand. It was Sienna's first time in the sand. I don't think she was 100% sure that she liked it. But, by the last day she was much more comfortable.

Well, that about covers it. Mommy and Daddy are both good. We are both working a lot, but hey...that's what pays the bills. We treasure the time we spend with them.

Here are some pics from the wedding Myrtle Beach and Sienna's 1st b-day.

Love to everyone,

Suzanne, Lloyd, Ryan and Sienna

April Showers bring May Flowers

2008-04-07T09:34:00.004-05:00

Hi Everyone,

Here are some pictures of the kids mommy took last night and over Easter. Wow, they are growing fast!

Sienna is crawing now. Ok, half regular crawling, half military crawl (on elbows and belly). She stands up on everything! And...like Mommy, she fall all the time! She has lots of bumps and bruises.

She is also eating more grown up food. She loves cherrios and bananas the best! Now if she could just get the cherrios in her mouth by herself!

Ryan is doing really well! He loves playing with Sienna and making her laugh. He talks all time (also just like mommy). His vocabulary is growing like crazy! The other day he told me something was magnificant! Last week mommy told him I loved him to infinity and he told me "no mommy, you love me to 8 Cross Creek Lane. Too funny! Ryan has also discovered the computer. He loves to play the backyardigans games on line.

Daddy is jammed with tax season, just trying to make it through the next week. Ryan misses him like crazy. We are almost there.

Mommy took the job at Anthem Blue Cross where she has been temping since October. So far, so great. After the last project that took all her nights and weekends, everything else is a breeze!

Well, enjoy the pics.

Love,

The Majors

Where does the time go?

2008-02-15T11:50:00.012-05:00

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to send out a quick update on how things are going in the Major household.

Ryan and Sienna are growing like weeds - where does the time go?

Ryan and Sienna are both in day care full-time. They are doing so well. It is a home day care and the woman (Joyce), just got another toddler. Ryan and Jayden are best buddies already. Sienna also has a new playmate, who is 8 weeks old. OK, they may not be playing now, but soon enough.

Ryan continues to be such a wonderful big brother. He takes such good care of Sienna. At dinner the other night, Seinna was just sitting there in the high chair and Ryan left the table, found a toy for her, and then gave it to her and told us she needed something to play with. He just loves here to death!

These days Ryan is very into "Big Kid" TV. He loves Go Diego Go, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and The Backyardigans. He toggles between the shows.

He is now starting to use our words against us. God, we did not realize this started happening already. The other day, Daddy told him that he needed to put his toys away, it was time for bed. Ryan turned and said "Daddy, be patient! I am not done playing with my toys".

We also took him skiing this year for the first time. He loved it!!! We took him up to Mount Snow, VT for the weekend in January, and then in Feb we took him up to Mad River Glen in northern VT. Ho loved it and could not get enough!!! We think he is a natural. In a few years, he will be blowing me away on the mountain.

Sienna...she is a cutie! She has just about mastered sitting up and she is very close to crawling. right now she resorts to rolling and scooting to get what she wants. With Ryan, I got down on the floor and basically taught him to crawl (he did it that night). With Sienna, we are NOT pushing it. The longer she is not mobile, the better for us. Besides, this stage is going to be over so fast, we really want to enjoy it while it is here.

She is starting to eat a lot more fruits and veggies now. Mostly out of the jar, but that should change soon enough. We are going to start her on chicken this week - woohoo!

She just got over a very bad virus. She had a 104.4 fever the other night and had some convulsions. Apparently, it was her body's way of shaking out the fever. That was scary! But, a few days later, she is feeling much more like her fun, smiley self.

As for Lloyd and I...we are both extremely busy with work right now. Lloyd is in tax season, and I am finishing up a project at work that has me working between 10-13 hour days - not fun. But, that should be over at the beginning on March, when I can move on to the next big project.

I have been consulting at Anthem Blue Cross since October, and I love it! They are planning on making me an offer on March 3, as I understand it. They are going through a re-org so they had to wait until then. If everything goes the way I want, I will take the position.

Well, that is about it on our end. Hope everyone is well. Here are some recent pictures, enjoy!

Don't forget to check back once in a while for another Major update soon.

Major Family Update

2007-12-21T22:07:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone,

Happy holidays! I know it has been a while since this has been updated. Sorry about that, but our busy lives don't leave much time for blogging.

Sienna is getting so big! We can't believe she is already 6 months old - time flies when you are having fun. She is very close to sitting up, won't be long now. She is also very close to crawling. She is starting to get her knees up under her belly. Her favorite place to be is on a blanket on the floor. Sienna is also doing really well in day care, she really enjoys the interaction with the other kids. Joyce, her teacher, just got a new child who is a few months older then Sienna. I think Sienna will learn a lot from her.

Ryan is going to be 3 in January. He is such a fun loving boy. He loves firetrucks and cars, and yellow school buses. He talks all the time - from the minute he wakes to the minute he is asleep. We love it! He is such a great big brother. All he has to do is look at Sienna and she smiles the biggest smile she can and laughs, and laughs, and laughs. When Sienna is sad, he makes her laugh. When she is happy, he is happy. Sometimes, he will be watching something in the family room and he will stop to come in to the kitchen just to bring Sienna a toy.

That's about it, I promise to try and update really soon. here are some pictures!

A New Baby For Ryan

2007-08-08T08:08:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone, Sienna is here! Ok...she was here back in June, but we have been very busy around here.

This is where I turn the blog over to Mommy to write since I am busy playing with Sienna and my friends.

Sienna is doing well, getting bigger every day. Hopefully she will be sleeping through the night soon.

Ryan is doing great. He is a wonderful big brother and loves his baby sister.

I will write more soon, but here are a few pictures.

A day in the park with my friends

2007-06-07T07:57:00.000-05:00

I had a great time in the park with my friends Rachel, Sarah, and Rebecca.

Mother's Day and Aunt Mitra's B-day Cruise

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Mommy and I on the tea cup

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A day at the carnival

2007-06-07T07:47:00.001-05:00

Aunt Mindy and I on the horses

Day at the carnival

2007-06-07T07:43:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone,

Things have been great here. Mommy, Aunt Mindy, and Nana took me to the carnival last weekend. We had a great time.

2007-01-15T13:25:00.002-05:00

Say Cheese!

2007-01-15T13:25:00.001-05:00

HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY TO ME!

2007-01-15T13:25:00.000-05:00

Mommy, Daddy and I on my 2nd b-day

2007-01-15T13:24:00.000-05:00

boy this cake is good.

2007-01-15T13:23:00.001-05:00

Aunt Mindy and I on my b-day

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I love my new bike from Nana Reva

2007-01-15T13:22:00.001-05:00

Opening presents on Christmas morning was fun!

2007-01-15T13:22:00.000-05:00

Santa came to the house to visit, but I was too scared to let him hold me

2007-01-15T13:21:00.001-05:00

I love uncle Barry

2007-01-15T13:21:00.000-05:00

Hanukkah with Aunt Mindy

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Check out my Thanksgiving shirt!!! Woohoo.

2006-11-16T20:02:00.000-05:00

Mommy and Daddy took me for a day of fun at Kid City Childrens Museum in Middletown, CT. We had a great day!!!

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daddy and I shifting the gear

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this is fun!

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check it out, I can see everything from here!

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peek a boo!

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vrrmmm

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daddy and I pulling down the sail on the pirate ship

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mommy and I playing the car

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love being on daddy's shoulders

2006-11-16T19:55:00.000-05:00

Fun mowing the lawn with Daddy

2006-10-31T21:08:00.000-05:00

Mommy, Daddy and I had a great halloween!

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how cute am I?

2006-10-31T21:07:00.000-05:00

I loved walking up to the houses

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Daddy and I had a great time!

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Mommy and me

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Yummy!!

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I love my grandpa!

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Hello? Anyone home?

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Mommy and me

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It's fun playing ball with Uncle Barry

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Thanks for the sweater and hat you made me, Nana!

2006-10-04T20:20:00.000-05:00

Enjoy this now Mom and Dad, this stage won't last!

2006-08-21T21:18:00.000-05:00

My first time at Lake Compounce in CT. I had a great day with Mommy and Daddy! I can't wait to go back. I loved riding all the kiddy rides, and the water park was a lot of fun!

2006-08-21T21:17:00.001-05:00

yipee!!

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I love spending time with the ladies.

2006-08-21T21:16:00.002-05:00

is this a great face, or what?

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Daddy takes me down the slide

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Can I go again please?

2006-08-21T21:15:00.002-05:00

this is fun!

2006-08-21T21:15:00.001-05:00

Mommy rode the carousel with me.

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I'm the leader.

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i love going up and down!

2006-08-09T20:49:00.000-05:00

I love driving the boat with Grandpa

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i could do this all day!

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this is fun!

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I love you Grandpa

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Grandpa, Daddy and I

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Grandpa and I

2006-07-22T10:06:00.001-05:00

My girlfriend Emily and I at Playland

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We loved playing in the water puddles.

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Emily and I are in love.

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She loves me, she really loves me!

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I love the boats (atleast until the ride starts to go. Then I am not so happy.

2006-07-22T10:04:00.000-05:00

This is fun!

2006-07-22T10:02:00.001-05:00

Our softball team over July 4th. Yes, I played short stop very well!

2006-07-22T10:02:00.000-05:00

This girl at the mall took an instant liking to me.

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I love my GG!

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Mommy and Me

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Our family.

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Maybe I will be a cop some day like my Uncle Barry

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this is fun!

2006-07-22T09:59:00.001-05:00

I make funny faces now when I know my picture is being taken

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I love playing ball with Uncle Barry!

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Happy time

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boy he is silly!

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having a blast!

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Fun with Ron and Maggie

2006-06-29T09:17:00.000-05:00

Dad and I enjoy a little outside time

2006-06-29T09:16:00.002-05:00

Mom and I at Ron's b-day party

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Mom and Dad

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yum!

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A fun day at the carnival

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Mom and I

2006-06-29T09:13:00.000-05:00

Look mom and dad, I can drive!

2006-06-29T09:12:00.001-05:00

My first carnival ride with my friend Nick! I loved it.

2006-06-29T09:12:00.000-05:00

Joe cool!

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check that out!

2006-05-23T22:47:00.000-05:00

This pic was supposed to be below, but did not add right. Thought it was too cute to leave out.

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My friend Uncle Anthony - I really enjoy spending time with him.

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I am just preparing for when I turn 16 - can't learn to soon!

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Mommy, Daddy and I love hiking together as a family.

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This is fun!

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Sleeping during hiking is fun! Some day I may have neck problems because of this!

2006-05-23T22:38:00.000-05:00

Talk about being able to sleep anywhere. Daddy swore to Mommy that I was ok like this even though Mommy really wanted to move me.

Finally...an update

2006-05-22T12:04:00.000-05:00

I know, I know. Mommy has been so bad about posting new pics and info of me on the site. She promises to try and be better going forward, so check back to the site time to time.

What's new with Me?

Let's see. I have 8 teeth, plus 6 more coming in at the same time. I love chewing on hard toys to make it feel better.

I started singulair for my asthma, and it seems to be working. Aside from the typical green runny nose, I have not had any more major breathing issues and have been staying out of the ER and the Dr's offices. I also had all sorts of allergy testing done, and I have no allergies! My auto immune tests also came back positive, which means that I will grow out of all of these issues I have been having. That was great news!

I moved into the toddler room at school. I am such a big boy! I love being with the big kids. I sleep on a cot for nap time, I am learning to paint and play with the big kid toy, and I love playing outside on the playground. I even get to bring a lunchbox to school! Mommy and Daddy are having so much fun seeing me learn more and more each day. I even put my hands together when Mommy and I sing the itsy, bitsy spider. I love that!

I am still not really talking a whole lot. I say Dada all the time, which Mommy does not think is very fair! I only say Mama when I want something or when I am not feeling well. I say yes sometimes, and I have said bye-bye once or twice. Every once in a while I even say something that sounds exactly like an answer to a question, but mom and dad are just not sure.

I also wave hi and bye, blows kisses, and gives nice big open mouth kisses (mommy and daddy are still trying to figure out where the heck I learned that from). The other day I went to give daddy a kiss with my mouth open and tongue sticking out. Mommy laughed hysterically.

I am eating everything in site now, which makes meal time so much easier! I love taking baths and have discovered that bubble bath does not taste really good. I shocked Nana this weekend, when I decided that I was done and tried to step out of the tub myself.

I only take one nap a day now for a few hours, and still sleep about 12 hours a night! (mommy and daddy are very grateful for that!)

Mommy and Daddy have been hiking a lot trying to get ready for a memorial day backpacking trip (Nana and Grandpa are babysitting me). Since they need to work up to this trip, we have been hiking every weekend recently. I love being in the backpack! The first time we went this season, I stayed awake the entire 6.5 hours. Now, I can actually fall asleep, which looks really funny because I slump over the side of the carrier. (mommy has some pictures that she will upload later in the week).

Well, I think that catches everyone up. Hope you are all well, and that I get to see you all really soon.

Love,

Ryan

2006-05-20T21:50:00.000-05:00

I could have laughed all night while throwing the coasters around at Outback Steakhouse - we had about 10 of them!

2006-05-20T21:49:00.000-05:00

It was so funny when mommy and daddy were throwing the coasters around.

2006-05-20T21:48:00.003-05:00

I love getting AND giving kisses. I just need to learn to keep my mouth CLOSED!