Ryan's Holiday Wrap Up

Daddy, Ryan, and Mommy in front of Mimmy's big tree

Ryan had a great Christmas and New Year! Ryan went to Florida and did very well in the car.  He had moments of fussiness, but hey, who wouldn't on such a long drive.  Thankfully, we left the evening of the 23rd at his bedtime, and he slept a lot of the way.  He was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed when we arrived at the hotel room in Ocala, FL since he woke up during the transfer out of his carseat.  ...I don't think the people in the rooms next to us were very thrilled to hear him squealing and talking to 2:30am. But, at least it was happy noise, right?

While in Florida, Ryan got to meet his aunties, from CA, Sue and Jayne, his cousins-Sean, Brooke, and Caiden.  He also saw Bob, Rochelle, and the Poodles, Aunt Shari and family, Meghan, Keri B. & the girls, Uncle Chris and his children, and of course, the regulars-Mimmy, Pappy, and Nanny Ellie.

Ryan received lots of presents for Christmas.  He received a Laugh N' Learn kitchen and colorful stacking cups from Santa Claus & so many other gifts that it filled the entire back of the car. We couldn't have squeezed another thing in the car if we'd tried. 

All and all, it was a fantastic Christmas spending time with family everyday, and I think Ryan really enjoyed himself.  He likes excitement, and this Christmas provided us with plenty of that.  Thankfully, we made it home safely from our trip. And a special thanks to Mimmy and Pappy for having us!

Ryan also went to dinner with us on New Year's Eve.  He was a hit as usual.  We went to Relish, and Ry Ry was pretty well-behaved even though he was in need of a nap.  He wore a cool houndstooth cap and one of his sweater-vests.  He had Chicken Pastina for dinner.  He also tried a Saltine while Mom and Dad were having their supper.  Ryan definitely enjoyed his time there because Mom got a BIG kiss when she picked him up out of the highchair when preparing to leave the restaurant.  That caused many an "AWWW" from other customers looking on. What a ham!

Well, everyone - no videos.  I have been trying to finish this post since 1/2/11, because I have wanted to upload some videos to youtube; however, I now cry uncle because I cannot do that right now. Ryan is very sick. On Sunday, he was quite clingy, and we thought separation anxiety. By Monday that had developed into a cough.  Yesterday we were away for 3 hours at the doctor's for a breathing treatment then driving around in the car, so he could get some sleep. Last night, he was crying every hour & by today he just looks miserable - and he vomited at dinner.  He is now asleep on Daddy in the glider.  Poor fellow.  Not a way we wanted to start the new year...but I am sure we aren't the only ones. Will post videos later.

We love you and wish you a VERY happy and blessed 2011! ~ Ryan, Mom and Dad ... and Ike too!