Cleveland

One of the most frequent requests from Ryan is for us to put Sydney on his lap. He just wants to sit and hug her all the time.
We went to Cleveland for Nana's retirement. We had a great time!

Nana dressed up for the "My Fair Lady" theme. We loved her fancy hat! Ryan (being Ryan) refused to take a picture. The trade off is that he sat in the sanctuary for an hour and a half like a perfect angel.

7 Months!

At 7 months, we sure have a lot to report! Sydney is 26 inches long (38th percentile) and is 19 pounds (85th percentile). We are so happy that she is growing so well. Sydney loves her baby food. She gets excited as soon as she sees us take out the bowl! Sydney can also sit up on her own (she rode in a grocery cart for the first time and loved it), and she is trying very hard to crawl. (She does "push-ups, planks, and downward facing dog" and slides backward...but no crawling") Sydney's personality is coming out as well. She is still very easygoing, but she does love the sound of her own voice. She sits there and happily screams. She really loves people, and as soon as she makes eye contact with someone, she smiles at them. She smiles the biggest when she sees Ryan. However, now in second place is Charlie!

Four Years Old!

Ryan turned 4 on June 12, and we had so much fun celebrating! (It took so long to recover, I am just now posting this update...)

We celebrated at Play activity center which reminded Ryan of his favorite TV show, Wipeout.

Here is what Ryan is up to at age 4:

He loves to hug Sydney, go bowling, swimming, play any sport, and really does not like hot weather. Ryan loves to talk

Has an imaginary friend named Ja Ja

Doesn't fall asleep until at least 10pm, no matter how early we start our bed time routine

Loves having company over

Loves being with family

Thinks superheros are the coolest thing ever

Would put Nuttella on carrots if we allowed it

Is not afraid of anything and kills the bugs for me

Helps to feed Sydney her baby food

Loves to watch people jump off the diving board

Favorite food is shrimp, any candy, and "Fire on the Table" (Japanese)

Favorite Color is Red

Favorite Superhero is Superman

Favorite Song is "Baby" by Justin Bieber