Friday, June 28, 2013

Wisconsin Dells 2013

After our trip to Hilton Head, we figured why stop there and the boys and I headed to the Dells with my mom, sisters and Kaylee's friend Taylor.  Ryan loved the water park and Connor loved just hanging out watching everything!

Pool time 

Loving the park 

Brothers!! 

Miniature golfing!!

HHI 2013

Who wouldn't love a week at Hilton Head? We headed to the island recently for a vacation with the Sand family.  Everyone had a great time swimming, golfing, and keeping an eye out for the alligator!!

Playing in the sun is tiring 

 "Look at me...I'm swimming!"

No shirt, No problems! 

Beach time! 

Golf time!

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Spring Program

Ryan had his spring program at Kensington today.  To be honest, we did not have high hopes given our experience with other programs.  It started out as expected as Ry refused to wear the costume.  However, it quickly turned around with Ryan becoming quite the performer.  We were so proud of him!!



Go Blackhawks!!





Birthday Celebrations!!

Ryan celebrated his 3rd birthday for three days.  In fact, the decorations from his party are still up!! Although he is enjoying being 3, he did ask his grandma where 2 went.

A new bat and a hat...what a day!!  

Dinner of champions...pizza and a cupcake 

I'm 3!! 

The Sand guys 

Happy birthday Ryan!!

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Guess who's 3?



Today our little boy turned three.  There are so many things I could write about him but in the interest of being brief (kind of), here are the top 5 things to know about Ryan at age 3.

1.  Sports, sports and more sports

If you come to our house, you will be required to play sports.  Not just one sport, many sports…football, basketball, baseball, golf, hockey, tennis, soccer, volleyball, and kickball.  Each sport is played for approximately 4 minutes and then it is on to the next one.  For a three year old, he is surprisingly good at everything.


2. Family Love

Ryan loves nothing more than spending time in Dwight and Hollowayville.  He can’t wait to play at the park with Kate.  He loves his brother more than anything.  When I used to pick Ryan up from school, I would get a “Mommy” and a big hug.  Now, when Connor and I pick him up, I get a “Mommy” and the hug goes to Connor.  I’m okay with that…I would love nothing more for my boys to be best friends.

3. Everybody Talks

A year ago, Ryan was just starting to talk.  Now all he does is talk.  He always asks Matt how his day was.  He checks in with me to see how Connor is doing.  He is impossible to resist when he asks you to snuggle with him.  He tells us that he loves us.  

4. Outside Play

He loves being outside (preferably playing sports).  We spend an inordinate amount of time at the zoo (that membership paid for itself in about 2 weeks) and love going to the many parks by us.  The only issue Ryan has with the outdoors is mud.  He is always concerned about the cleanliness of his shoes.  

5. Kensington Fun

Ryan loves going to school (most days).  He talks about his friends all the time.  He has learned so much.  He can count to 10 in Spanish and 20 in English (although he always misses 16).  He amazes me each day with the things he know…”look Mom, a blue jay!”

Ryan, thank you for being such a special little boy.  We are lucky to be your parents.  Love you to the moon and back!



Monday, May 13, 2013

Happy Mother's Day!

 Hanging with Grandma & Grandpa

 Golfing with Grandpa

Aunt Kaylee 

Mother's Day Baseball  

My boys 

The fam!