Growing

I just can't believe how much my little guy is growing. His auntie gave him a push walker and he's been going around the house since.

Ryker has also been very interested in the tv, especially Mickey Mouse and the Little Einsteins. He pulls himself up and stands at the tv for a long time. There is always the look back to Mama to see if he is doing it correctly or if I'm still here.

Oh how he grows.

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First Steps

I could not believe my eyes on Tuesday, November 1st when Ryker took three steps unassisted from me to his activity table! At 8 months he is exploring more each day. Since then he hasn't taken steps alone again, but has timidly shown his interest.

On the same day he climbed two steps on the stairs to the second floor. Grandpa had taught him the day before how to climb up onto things like a couch and futon at their house. He applied this new ability to the stairs.

What a day it was and I was quite shocked at how fast he learning.

Trick or Treat?

Just got home from a day spent shopping and trick or treating with the little guy and Daddy.

He did amazingly well around the neighborhood. We did about 10 houses and then it was time to eat. It also starting getting cold out. Ryker looked so amazed getting candy from strangers.

Side note: We teach our kids not to take candy from strangers, but they can on Halloween and go up to their doors!

Daddy and I checked over the candy and decided there wasn't anything an 8 month old could eat so we helped out.

Overall, a good experience for the little guy! I think he liked dressing up. This year Yoda. Next year- who knows!

Snow

Snow. Yuck! To early.

Ryker's First Snow Experience

Yesterday Ryker experienced snow for the first time. He was born in March but most snow had melted and there was no way a 5 lb newborn was going to interact with snow.

He saw it first thing out the window and looked at us strangely. We opened the back door and scooped up some to make a snowball for him. He was still too sleepy to fully play with the snow. He did eat some of it though as I rubbed it onto his lips.

Later that morning we all dressed up warmly and went our into the 2 inches of freshly fallen snow. Daddy held him and picked up snow. Ryker put his hand right into the snow and realized how cold it was. He never did like having really cold hands or items on him so the snow was not welcomed. As seconds passed and Daddy confirmed it was "okay", Ryker decided snow was okay.

We took some pictures, made a small snowman, and went back inside after 5 minutes. It was only 29 degrees out and too cold for 8 month old Ryker.

Funerals

Funerals are not fun but are important. Yesterday we laid my Uncle Mike in his final resting place with his cup of Dunkin Donuts coffee. It is a shame that in today's busy world that it takes such events to bring families together.

Rest in Peace Mike. Thank you for the memories and I'm glad you got to meet Ryker. I promise to watch over Samantha.