HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2011!

Happy Halloween from our little cow and contractor.

PS- There is still snow on the ground from our storm last week, and they are estimating another 10 - 12 (more) inches on Wednesday. I guess that's life in the Rockies.

My Little Cowboy

Ryder got a very nice pair of boots from Shepler's (the popular western apparel store around here) and he loves them. They are his first pair of cowboy boots, and he loves wearing them. We went to the pumpkin patch the other day (as we go about once a week) and I tried to pull his pant legs down over his boots, and he was not happy about that. He said he wanted to show them off. Ok, Ryder...lets show them off! Ryder's little friend (and swim class-mate) Sydney is in the photos too. They are so funny to watch together.

PS- Tyson and I got boots too! Since we live in the country we just had too. Tyson said if you cant beat them, join them.

Apples...Apples...Everywhere!

One of my favorite things about the fall are the APPLES. There are so many fun and easy things to do with them, like candied apples, caramel apples, apple pie, apple sauce, or just eating the sweet, crunchy fruit just plain. I love them all.

Today Ryder finished his Preschool 1 swim class and as a treat and a way to celebrate, Ryder helped me make 20 caramel apples yesterday for his class mates and teacher. We gave each of the three children in his class and teacher two apples each (one apple-pie caramel apple, and one m&m's caramel apple). Yes, we still have a few left, but they seem to be going very fast.

They were a big hit!

Rylie - 9 months old

I realized I have not posted any pictures of our little Rylie girl in the last month or so...so here is a blog dedicated to her.

Rylie is 9 months old now, she is so sweet, and even tempered, she goes along with anything and rarely fusses. She has two bottom teeth, and the two front top ones are starting to peek through. She takes 2 naps a day, and is starting to eat more solid foods, and drink from sippy cups. She LOVES water! She puts up with all her brothers shenanigans yet still loves him so much and lights up and giggles every time she sees him. They have such a special bond, and I love watching them together.
Rylie- September 2011


Rylie Modeling


Still Modeling


Rylie 8 months - Just started crawling!

The Great Pumpkin Bandit!

At the beginning of October we started going to our local farms/pumpkin patches and bought some pumpkins for our outdoor fall decor. Little did we know that the pumpkins we put on display outside, would be gone by mid-October. We finally caught our little bandit in action.

I find it so amazing that this little squirrel (who Ryder has named cookie) can carry away these pumpkins that are about his same size. Oh, he has also taken quite a large chunk out of the large pumpkin.

I guess I will be displaying my mini pumpkins indoors from now on.



PS- Happy Birthday to one of my very best friends...Megan, and to my amazing cousin Brooke! Happy Birthday girls!

Turning Three!!!

Ryder turned 3 on Friday the 14th, and we had his birthday yesterday in our backyard, it was wonderful. He wanted a fire truck themed party, and that is what he got. We had a fire truck bounce house, fire truck centerpieces (made up of all Ryder's many fire truck toys), red balloons and table cloths, fire truck coloring station, and fire hat goodie bags for the children. The birthday boy had lots of fun and so did the other children. He even woke up today and asked where his fire truck bounce house was. It was a big hit!
Table Decor

Bounce House

Birthday Boy

Present Time

Presents

Worms in Dirt - Dessert

Goodie Bags (or Goodie Hats, rather)

To my favorite little man...Im so glad you had a wonderful birthday. I wish you a wonderful 3rd year in life. I am so blessed to have you as my son, you make me so proud everyday. I love you more than you will ever know!

Ryder

Ryder is almost 3 and, currently in Swim Class and an art class at our community center. We signed him up for soccer, which we were all very happy about, but it was not what we thought it would be. We cant wait till he is old enough to really play. He is just so happy to be meeting some new friends and having fun, which is always our goal for him.