Joy Moments

Joy comes in moments!

I recently read a book called, "Teaching Children Joy."
I've now made it a habit to recognize joyful moments in my life. Most have to do with either Mike or Ryan. Playing in the leaves with Ryan today was one of those joy moments!

Shoes

Yesterday was a big day for Ryan. For the first time ever he wore real shoes!

He cried for about 10 minutes outside trying to get them off but Mommy prevailed in finding something interesting enough for him....A STICK to push around. (He pretends it's a truck or maybe a leaf blower?)

Here he is bring me things to hold...mostly seeds of one of the trees in front of our place.

It was such a good day yesterday!

Just Because...

Here's a random picture of today. Ryan loves fruit leather and I left a whole roll a little too close to the edge of the table.

And here's a picture of Ryan and Edpa from this weekend. As soon as Ryan sees his Edpa, he goes running to him. I am thankful for the break as Ryan has been especially clingy lately.

Family Pictures

We got new family pictures done. I can't believe how much Ryan has changed in the last year and a half! He is growing up so quick. Here are some favorites from the family pictures plus some of just Ryan.

The above look is now a classic Ryan grin. What a silly little boy!