Daddy teaching Ryan to Ride a Bike (8-08)

oops, this is what happens when Daddy lets go!
Oh good, I am glad Ryan decided to try it again!

Ryan decided that he was a big boy and that he wanted Daddy to teach him how to ride a bike with "no little wheels" as he calls it. It was so cute to watch. Ryan was all smiles as usual. Well, except the first time Daddy let go and he fell. However, he go right back on a kept trying. Go Ryan!

The Blog Name Holds True

Its another boy, but both Debra and I feel it is right. We are Excited! Debra will blog more later...

The fireworks (7-08)

This was Joshua's first experience with fireworks. He just watched with big eyes for the first few. Then he started getting into it and pointing and saying "ohhhh" with each new firework. Ryan was nervous for the first few and didn't like the loud noise, but he quickly warmed up and started stating what color each firework was and saying "I love that one". Justin was off with his cousins watching them and didn't want to come sit with us. Oh my, how old and independent he is getting.

Swimming on the 4th of July (7-08)

We went swimming at Grandma and Grandpa Goodey's house between the parade and going to see the fireworks. Justin was treading water and swimming under the water really well. Ryan is still cautious and doesn't like to get his face wet, but loved playing with cousins on the stairs. Joshua wasn't crazy about the water at first, but was so tired he fell asleep in my arms in the pool.

Parade on the 4th (7-08)

We had a fun 4th of July this year. We started in off with red, white and blue pancakes at Aunt Jean's house. Then we got ready for our big parade. GG looked so cute in her big hat. The kids all had a blast decorating their bikes and scooters and then parading down the street for all the adults. They even through candy to us!

Fun in the Sun 6-08

The kiddie pool was a big hit with Ryan this summer. Justin didn't play in it too much and Joshua never let me put him in without screaming. He did enjoy standing around the edge and splashing and playing with toys. Mostly, it was Ryan and my thing to do together this summer. We would put Joshua down for a nap, Justin would go play at a friend's house and Ryan and I would go outside and play. Well, he would play and I would sit in a chair next to the pool and read or talk with him.

Ryan playing Tee Ball (6-08)

Ryan really enjoyed his first season of Tee ball and of course was all smiles through the season. He wants to try soccer next. Wow, our boys love to play sports. Who would have ever thought with Jeff as the dad and me as the mom? I don't know how we are going to do it if Ryan and Justin keep up with it and then Joshua starts. Oh know, what if we have another boy? All those practices and games! Holy Cow!