Fun in the Sun!

We are back from our trip to Destin, Fl. The weather was great...hot...but great! We had a blast. We went with 3 other families. There were (3) 7-year olds, (2) 3-year olds, a 6-month old and a 5 month old. The kids did great together.

Ryland loved the ocean. He liked standing in the water. I enjoy staying under the umbrella in the shade. Ryland also liked splashing in the pool we had at our condo we stayed in.

I am glad we were able to go. We had a really fun time with our friends, especially my new little buddy, Grayson.

Just some thoughts...

I am so thankful that God has blessed us with Ryland. I am in awe that he is a healthy and happy baby. There are so many people out there that are not as fortunate.

This week, I received an email about a baby that is Ryland's age. His name is Kaleb and on May 9th, 2007 he became a victim of Shaken Baby Syndrome, not by his parents, but by the woman that was watching him while his parents were at work. I don't know why this has impacted me so much... maybe because he is so close to Ryland's age. I have daily prayed for this little baby and through his mom's myspace page, I have read his daily updates. My heart hurts so bad for this family and what they are going through, but God's hand is all over this. There are so many people that are praying for this baby to become a miracle and beat the odds the doctors have set for this little boy. I know God can do anything, and He is using this baby to teach so many to rely on Him.

Since Monday (when I got the email) every time I hold Ryland, kiss him, change his diapers, spend time with him, it makes me love him that much more. I am very grateful that I can do these simple things. Thank you Lord for showing me how fortunate I am.....

If you think about it, please pray for baby Kaleb..... With God, all things are possible.

Happy Father's Day

This was our first Father's Day with Ryland. We are so thankful to be able to celebrate this gift God has given us.

Ryland turned 6 months old this past week. He is now 17 pounds! We went to the doctor yesterday and got a clean bill of health and a couple of shots. He was a trooper!

He is now getting on his hands and knees. It won't be long....he'll be scooting everywhere!

We love the pool!

The water was finally warm enough to get in yesterday. Today, Ryland got in his float and absolutely loved it! He smiled, squealed and even laughed a couple of times, and Ryland does not laugh easy. (He is the happiest baby, but will not laugh for anything.) After we came in, he fell fast asleep in his swing. He was worn out!

Getting ready to go 'swimming'

Chillin' in the shade

It's June! I can't believe how fast this year is going by.

Ryland will be 6 months old on the 15th of June. He is now rolling over both ways and he has gotten up on his hands and knees a couple of times. He is such a happy, smiling baby. We are very thankful for that.


We haven't gotten in the pool too much. It rained this weekend. Wouldn't you know it, we are in a drought and the weekend we get our pool set up, it rains. I hear it thundering again right now...