This toy is so cool...good thing Nana Reva gave me one for Hanukkah. 

What do you think of my girlfriend Emily? 

these are a few of my favorite words ...

Da, da, da, da, da!!! When I want my favorite parent, I know just what to say. These in fact were my first words. At times like these, Daddy looks amused, Mommy bemused. That's alright. I may not always tell her but, I like Mommy better when it's time to get my diaper changed, time to be fed, yada, yada, yada. HEY!!! That rhymes with dada, dada, dada!!!

Signed,

The happy l'il fella

I LOVE banana's! Good thing mommy has wet cloths to clean up this mess! 

boy these are good! 

yummy...banana's 

Look at me, I'm Tigger! 

Happy Halloween! 

If I concentrate really hard, I know I can stand on my own! 

Sorry...I know it's been a while

I tell mommy every day to write in my blog, but she has been so busy that she just has not had the time.

Boy, this past month has been very busy. Since I can't remember everything we did, I will just give you one big update on some of the bigger things.

Let's start with this one...I CRAWLED TONIGHT!!! Now that I got your attention. Not bad, huh? Let me give you the scoop on how it happened. I was up in my room with daddy. He was getting me ready for bed. We were sitting on the floor. I saw that red wagon sitting in the corner of the room (thank you to whoever gave that to me at mommy's shower) and I just HAD to have it. So...I crawled over to get it. And the rest is history. Actually, we think it happened because mommy was teaching me earlier in the evening how to do it. I finally caught on! YEAH!!!

The other day, I stood up for the first time too! I was sitting in the family room with mommy and i had my hands on her thigh, and my feet on the floor. I lifted my butt up in the air and then all of a sudden...I popped up in the air and stood up by myself. I was like that for about 30 seconds, and then realized I was standing alone and sat down. It was fun. I know there is more of that to come.

I am eating all kinds of mommy and daddy food now. Some of favorites are squash, spinach lasagna, carrots, peas, potatoes and corn, and all kinds of fruits. Of course, my all time favorite is cherrios (i can even pick them up off the high chair tray by myself). I could eat them all the time if mommy and daddy would let me.

I have two teeth, but a few more are coming in. One of the top front teeth has already broken through, and a few more are just about out. Mommy can see them right under my gums.

A few weeks ago we went on vacation for a week with mommy and daddy's friends Ronnie and Harry from CA. We went to VT and stayed at the ski lodge. It rained most of the time we were there, but we did not mind. We had a great time anyway. We even went hiking in the rain. Daddy had me on his back with my carrier, and I got to wear a cool rain shield.

Oh, and another cool thing we did was go to the beach and have our pictures taken. Daddy could not wait for it to be over, but mommy and I had a great time.

Well, Halloween is right around the corner, so hope everyone has a great time. I will have mommy put a picture up of me afterwards. Guess what I am? I won't tell.

OK, well that is about it for now.

Love to everyone,

Ryan

Have a spooky day! 

look at me, i can fly! 

mommy, daddy and I 

wow, look at that sun! 

I love being on daddy's shoulders 

mommy and I at the beach 

Our family on July 4th in VT! 

Up in Vermont over July 4th  

Look at me driving the duck tour boat in Boston (from Mommy's regular camera that was just developed) 

Mommy and I on the beach in August 

Daddy and I on the beach in Long Island in August (from Mommy's regular camera that was just developed) 

There's a hole in the bucket dear Ronnie, dear Ronnie, there's a hole in the bucket dear Ronnie, there's a hole. (My friend Ron put me in the bucket, and I actually liked it) 

Look at me...I am the Zachy's Wine Store Mascot (where Aunt Mindy works)  

My weekend

Hi Everyone,

We had a great holiday weekend. But before I tell you about that, I have to tell you some news about me. On Monday morning, mommy put me on the floor in the family room (on my belly)and walked into the kitchen for a minute. When she turned around, I was sitting up. Hehe--she was so surprised. Before she knows it, I am going to be crawling around the house.

Friday night, mommy and daddy's friends Matt and Melissa came over for dinner. As usual, I was a very good boy.

Saturday, I got to spend the day hanging out with mommy and daddy at home doing nothing. They never get to do that anymore, so it was tons of fun! Daddy even finished my bookcase that he has been working on since last November - it looks awesome!

Sunday, daddy's friend Craig (that he has known since middle school), came up with his wife MaryBeth and their son Michael. Michael is only a few months younger then me. It was great to make another friend. We had a good time playing and laughing together. In the afternoon, we went up to Sleeping Giant and went hiking for a few hours. Mommy gave daddy a backpack carrier for father's day, and this was his first chance to use it (since he had sprained his ankle). I loved going up and down the mountain, I was laughing most of the time - I really enjoyed it.

Monday after breakfast, we had to say goodbye to our friends. Mommy and I played the rest of the day, while daddy finished up chores around the house.

Another great weekend gone! Check out my pictures below.

Hope everyone is well.

Love,

Ryan

Meet my new friend Michael. We loved hiking together in our new backpacks! 

Is he sticking his tounge out at me, or his mommy taking the picture? 

Daddy and his friend Craig with Michael and I on their backs 

Mommy, Daddy and I hiking 

Where's the Beef?

Guess what everyone,

I had chicken for dinner tonight for the first time. Yummy! Mommy mixed it up with some Sweet Potatoes, and I loved it. I could not get enough.

Woohoo, watch out...I am growing up fast!

Have a great weekend,

Ryan