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Rylan Update: Today's Dr. appt.

Rylan went to see Dr. G* today. We are so thankful that he has such a great doctor. He measured at 27.94lbs and 35.5 inches tall. The doc was very pleased with his progress. He's really grown up in the last month. He says all sorts of new words and is putting short sentences together now. He can point to his ears, eyes, nose, teeth, mouth, shoes and feet without any problems. He's loving his new firetruck car that he got for his birthday. He also went pee in the potty twice this week. I can't believe my little boy is growing up.

Current Books of Interest

I am going to start reading Nights in Rodanthe. Just wondering if anyone else has read this book. If so, what are your thoughts?

Happy 233rd Birthday Marine Corps!!!!

November 10th is a very special day for everyone in our family. Today is the 233rd birthday for the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps was found on November 10, 1775 and is basically known as the president's military branch. They are always the ones assigned to guard the president. The marines have served in every war since 1775. Roger was active duty from 1996- 2000. I felt like posting some awesome marine photos to celebrate this day! Happy Birthday to every Marine out there!! Semper Fi!!!

Rylan's birthday lunches

We have celebrated his birthday quite a bit this week with going out to lunch a few times, watching movies together, having the party, etc... On his birthday, we went to Olive Garden before shopping at Costco etc... They sang to him and everything - it was so much fun! Here's the photos from the week...

Cake Decorating 101

The plan was to have Mom McQ decorate Rylan's birthday cake like she did last year. However, she was sweet and patient enough to teach me how to decorate and gave me her decorating supplies so that I can continue doing this. I'm very grateful for her help and experience. I know it would not have turned out as well if she hadn't been involved... We love you so much Mom!!!



It's 2:00am... 2 exhausted moms and 4 hours of decorating and here's the results. I'm very happy with how nicely it turned out...

Here's more photos from Rylan's party!!!

( Do you think anyone would notice if I took a bite now?!?!?)

Happy Birthday Rylan!!

Rylan turned 2 on Friday November 7, 2008!!! I can't believe that my little baby boy is 2 now!!! He's grown up so much lately and he really is so smart. He learns new things every day, new words and today- he went pee in the potty like a big boy! Here's some pictures from his birthday party. It was so much fun this weekend!!

(Notice the bird mid-air... My Uncle Johnny was throwing it at Dale.)

(I made ceviche. My friend Ana from work makes it for us alot and it's so yummy. I'm so glad it turned out and everyone enjoyed it.)



( Rylan and Tio Johnny waiting for his friends to arrive)