Great Granny & Oma

This past week we had a visit from Dan's Mom (Oma) and his Granny (Great Granny). They got to get lots of play-time in with Carson and everyone had a wonderful time! We are already looking forward to visiting them and his other family in Pennsylvania and Michigan next Spring.

Carson's 2-Year Birthday

It was 2 years ago on August 22nd that Carson James Ryan came walking into this world (2 weeks early, I might add) at 9lbs, 7 oz! He is growing up to be such a good little boy - his favorite activies these days are playing with his cars, hitting off the tee, and riding his scooter. I just can't imagine life any other way!

Here are some photos of our trip to the zoo on his birthday. We had a great time with Oma and Great Granny and the weather was perfect!

(Carson's favorite Snack-Time Devil's Cookies)

The Party

There's nothing like a nice BBQ Pooh Bear Birthday party! It was great to get everyone together to celebrate Carson's special day. Thank you all!!

Birthday Presents

Carson was absolutely spoiled for his birthday! He got a wonderul new reclining chair, a cash register, a crocodile, lots of books, cars and a DVD just to name a few. This morning he played so nicely with all his new toys. Thank you everyone!!

The Cake

Willow-Carson Video

And the winner is...

Light Pink Puppy!!!

We are so excited to welcome little light pink Willow to the Ryan family! She has been an absolute delight to have around thus far. Carson, Grammie, and I drove down to Salem this morning to pick her up. She cried for about 20 minutes on the way home and then settled down. Once we got home she went to the bathroom straight away and then had time to explore her new home. I have taken her out several times and she has gone potty every time...with 2 big-ducks to count for - all outside! What a smart puppy she is! She is only 9 weeks old (as of this coming Tuesday) so she plays hard for about 20-30 minutes and then crashes for an hour. She is very curious and energetic but is very smart and knows when to hold up. She is also VERY cuddly and EXTREMELY well socialized already. Her and Carson are just getting to know each other...Carson is used to big Sadie-girl so having a dog smaller than him will take some getting used to but I think they will be very good friends for a very long time.

Here are a few photos from the pickup...the next blog will show some pictures from today.

The Homecoming

Big Boy Hair Cut

Saturday Carson went and got his first big-boy haircut in an airplane. He was a little unsure throughout the trimming but did enjoy piloting his first airplane for 20 minutes...

Pumpin Iron

Well it was about this time last year when we began introducing Carson to the football...a year later and it's time to hit the gym! :)

The other night Carson and I were hanging out and in-between cooking I would go in and lift a couple weights. Carson watched my first set with big eyes and as soon as I finished he immediately started looking around for his own dumbells to use. I handed him a set of 2-pounders and he started copying me to a T! His first set he did about 7 in a row (quite a bit for a little man!) and then I ran to get my camera. Although he was a little tired after the first set he was able to get in a few more for the video...