Two Months

We went to the doctor today-

Ryan's 2 Month Stats

Weight: 11.44 lbs. (42 %tile)
Length: 24 inches (84 %tile)
Head Circumference: 15.1 inches (15 %tile)

Looks like tall, skinny and a Petersen head for sure. He is a happy boy and is consistently sleeping for 6-8 hours at night. He has barely started handing out smiles. He loves his baths and doesn't mind getting his diaper changed at all. He really likes to be naked. Mommy is really enjoying having such a great baby. We've never had one like this before!

And some catch-up pictures from the last month or so...
November 2, 2010- 5 weeks old. One of the few times he was in the swing. Definitely not a swing baby.
Relaxing on daddy's shoulder.
November 6, 2010- Almost 6 weeks
November 18, 2010
7 1/2 weeks

Hanging out, being cute.
He's thinking, "Would you stop it already mom?"

Having some daddy bonding time.

Ryan's Blessing

We were able to bless Ryan in our church on Sunday, November 28. We woke up that morning to lots of snow. We were worried it would stop everyone from coming, but they all made it. Ryan was a happy guy during his blessing. Afterwards, we had a luncheon hosted at grandma Petersen's house. She was gracious enough to let us use her house since ours is too small and outside wasn't an option. It was a wonderful day to be with family and friends!

I was able to capture a smile that day. He had only just started to smile a few days before.
My handsome little man.
The family all together on Ryan's special day.

One more family photo. Ethan had already shed his tie, but we are all together!

Thanksgiving 2010

Thanksgiving was wonderful this year. We broke tradition (by not going to the Petersen's) and opted for an intimate dinner at home. My sister Heather and her family came, as well as my little brother, Cameron. I was in charge of the pumpkin pies, turkey, sage stuffing, olives, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes. Heather made the rolls, yams, green bean casserole, and a chocolate pie. Everything was delicious, and there was plenty of yummy leftovers! Since Heather and Jordan are local only for a limited time, I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to spend some holiday time together. That's what it's all about, right? Family.

5th Grade Program

The fifth grade presented a patriotc program called "We the People" on November 11- Veteran's Day. Ethan is a great singer and really enjoys music. I hope he can keep it up over the years. It is a great talent to have.

Ethan signed up to be one of the dancers. This picture is blurry, but he is twirling the girl in the red dress. I love that he is not afraid to try new things.

It's Tradition

Halloween came in stages this year. First, there was grandma P's famous Halloween party. All the grandkids love it! The weather was warm and perfect to be outside.



Grandma reading the kids some Halloween stories.









My sister gave us a tip on a fun train ride. We decided to go and the kids had a blast. I didn't get any pictures, but Ryan slept the entire time, which was amazing. On the way home from riding the Halloween train Ryan was starving and crying in the car. Katelyn commented, "Mom, his middle name should be Hold Me Guy." So true! He is definitely most happy when being held by his momma.

We had lots of fun carving pumpkins again this year. It is kind of Jeff's thing, so I help out where I can. This year Ethan, Erin, and Katelyn all designed their own. Ethan even carved his all by himself. Ryan got a teeny sugar pumpkin with a face drawn on.




Ryan just chilling out in his Halloween jammies.


















The most official picture we got of K in her purple fairy costume. (A repeat from last year- all the better for mom.)


At the school Halloween parade, Erin's Ipod costume was the "most famous in the whole school" according to her.

(Thanks Dallas for letting us borrow it- you are so creative!)


Ethan came up with the idea to be a Ghostbuster. Good thing he has a very creative dad to help him. The Proton pack was created by Jeff for about $5. Amazing!

Ryan aka Bone Man- taken at the ward party.

One more picture of Ethan (Stantz) and his Ghostbuster partner Trey (Venkeman). Ethan convinced Trey to be one too and then Jeff made both the packs.


The candy haul. Ethan wanted to go trick-or-treating with friends this year. I reluctantly let him go, realizing that my baby is growing up!

Erin was my buddy and hit the streets with Katelyn and I while Jeff passed out candy at home with Ryan.

As soon as she had her candy, the costume was off.

Ryan has some awesome "firepower" in his skeleton costume. Also known as "Bone Man" by Katelyn.

School Pictures

I finally got around to getting the kids' school pictures into the computer. I still need to get a professional four year old picture taken of K, and one of Ryan as well. I have grand plans, but we will see what happens. So for now, enjoy these rites of passage.

Erin

2nd grade

Age 7

Ethan
5th grade
Age 10

* Of note- Erin lost one of her top front teeth just a week after school pictures. Ethan did his hair all by himself which included a liberal application of dad's hair mousse.

One month

Ryan at 5 weeks old (about 1 month).

Still screams for baths.
Doesn't mind diaper changes as much anymore.
Still sleeps a lot.
Still has the "newborn look."
Very adorable (even when he cries).



Ryan with big sister Erin.