Yaye Pack - and other good stuff

Preparing for the Superbowl

Hi! This week brought lots of excitement to our house.  We prepared for the Superbowl this past weekend.  It was a great party, and Ryan woke up from his nap to find 30+ people in his house! He enjoyed the company and placing green & gold beads in his mouth. (We were wearing "mardi gras" necklaces at the party).  Despite all the company and cheering, Ry went to sleep pretty well.  Speaking of celebration, I have to include this cute, quick clip of Ryan's Daddy after the Superbowl.  (Note: We are really going to Disney in April...so this is funny):

Who's going to Disney World? 
Click here to find out:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hCOuNFwxWM

Other big news:  Ryan pulled himself from seated to his knees on Superbowl Sunday and then he pulled himself to stand the next day.  He did this in his crib. I often sit Ryan  in his crib to play while I am putting his clothes away or if we have a few minutes before naptime, and he is not quite sleepy.  On Monday, I placed him in his crib, and I heard some major squealing when I left to get a few things before placing him fully down to sleep. When I came back, he was standing.  He was soooo very proud of himself.  I ran back out to get the camera for an interview.  Here it is:

Ry's pulled himself to stand:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEfyEpE7gJk

Then on Tuesday, Ryan was on the floor in his play area. He was on his belly scooting around on his tummy. I was typing an email.  I had my eye on him, but I must admit was engrossed in my email.  I WAS listening to him chatter, and I didn't notice any change in the noise level to indicate something big was going on.  Then I look over, and at some point, he pulled himself to sitting!! Wow, was I surprised! One minute he's on his belly and the next, he's up! He has not repeated this act yet, as I suppose there hasn't been motivation to do so.

Okay everyone! Next week, Dan and Sandy come to town.  We will be excited for Ry Ry to play with his grandparents for a few days.  Maybe they will babysit?!

Love to you all,
Chantal

Ryan at 8 months + 1 week

Laughing with Birthday Bunny at 8 months old



Ryan is already 8 months old.  He is so adorable! I love looking at him, and I love playing with him so does his Daddy.  My favorite times (other than all of them) are getting him out of bed to start the day and bathtime.  His face is utterly radiant at those moments, and I can count on seeing major smiles when I get him out of bed in the morning and when he is splashing in his duck tub at night.  Mental note made to record these moments, so you can see them too.

Look who's got some teeth!

Ryan's bottom teeth are noticable now. He is also getting his 2 cuspids.  The cuspids are the two teeth on either side of his upper front middle teeth.  I expect this is going to look pretty funny. My hope is that the two middle top are not far behind.  Here is some video of me playing with Ryan tonight after bathtime and his bottom teeth are visible.  It is short, so you can play it here by clicking on the picture:

In this week's blog, I have included video links to youtube with Ryan doing his military "crawl," which is still his main mode of transportation.

(1) "Crawling" and Playing:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frSnfQwSKYU
(2) "Crawling" Part 2:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWGu5EsEdgE

Finally, here are a few pics from this past week:

Playing with friend and STANDING at my
Laugh n' Learn activity center

Eating lunch...love my blackbeans! (Eating SW Sweet Potato Bake)

Being a squirrel and going after Mommy's camera! I love this picture.

Until next week, much love!
&
GO PACKERS!