True Italian

Ryan showed his true Italian colors on Monday by scarfing down his first taste of spaghetti.  He liked it so much that he kept shoving it in his mouth without swallowing first.  Needless to say, it was a great big mess!!  


We've also enjoyed being outside lately.  Ryan loves the swings!  He also loves looking at dogs and watching other kids play.  

Not yet aware that spaghetti is about the extent of his mom's cooking

So cool!!

Silly monkey!

Swing time

Pull Up Challenge

We are pretty sure Ryan has entered into a contest with the kids at daycare to see who can pull themselves up on the most furniture.  Ryan must be winning because he is practicing all the time at home.  

Clothing Optional

Lately it seems like Ryan is always missing an article of clothing...a shirt, pants, socks.  Regardless, we still think he looks pretty cute!

Future Picasso

Go Illini!!

Clap, Clap, Clap

Fully clothed but check out that hair!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

Check out the newest website we are following:

http://blog.my55sports.com/

Matt's brother Michael created the site with a friend.  My brother Erik has written a few articles for it.  I guess you can say it's a family affair!!

March Madness

Things have been especially crazy around the Sand household lately.  Both Matt and I have been really busy at work and Ryan is still pulling himself up on everything.  I think he's seeing how soon he can give me my first gray hair.  I asked Matt if we could bubble wrap the entire house but he didn't seem crazy about the idea.

New neighborhood watch 

Playing in the tunnel at daycare

Bath time fun!!

Meetings and Museums...

Ryan recently met his new cousin Kate.  It's amazing to think that 9 months ago he was (almost) that small.  

Earlier this week, Ryan and I went to Navy Pier's Children's Museum.  We had a good time but I think in about 2 months Ryan will really enjoy going.  There are a few areas meant exclusively for non-walking babies.  Needless to say, he especially loved the area surrounded by mirrors !!

February Fun

Ryan is learning to do new things at a rapid pace.  We've recently introduced him to textured foods (like Cheerios and Apple puffs) to mixed results.  He has also figured out how to go from a crawling position to a sitting position as well as begun to pull himself up on anything he can find.  He has also developed a "diabolical" laugh which cracks us up. Check out the video below for a glimpse of Ryan's new developments.

Kate Conway Eder

Kate Conway Eder was born Tuesday, February 22nd at 4:55 am.  We are so excited to welcome her to our family.  She is beautiful and everyone is doing great. Ryan is already being overprotective of his favorite cousin.  Check out Kate's blog at http://theederfamily.blogspot.com/ 

Valentine's Day

Ryan made a Valentine's Day card for us while at daycare last week.  It is the cutest thing I have ever seen!! 

Blizzard of 2011

Because of the blizzard, we have been pretty much stuck at home since Tuesday.  The side streets in Chicago have been brutal and hardly any cars have moved.  We managed to get our car out yesterday (called dibs with a stool and a bucket) for swim lessons and a visit to the Shedd Aquarium with the Schwerhas.  Otherwise, we have been entertaining ourselves at home.

  jump jump jump

sleep time

ryan loves throwing his toys from his highchair

Snow day