RyRyelsuperguy: Ryan - Learning and Loving

Originally took this pic for Aunt Sue because he's wearing his CA shirt...
but thought it would be a good blog photo instead.

I titled this blog "Learning and Loving" because I think it best describes where Ryan is right now. He is learning lots and constantly asking me, "What's That? - What is THAT?" He is also quite huggy. Too huggy with his buddies. He gets so excited with his older friends, Finn and Teddy, and once he starts hugging them - I can't get him to stop!

As many of you know, Ryan watches a few programs. He really loves "Little Einsteins." About a month ago, Ryan started interacting with the program. The main character, Leo, asks kids to go on a mission with him and his friends - June, Quincy, and his sister, Annie. They have a red rocket called Rocket to take them on their adventures around the world. In order to give Rocket power, the kids have to pat their legs and raise their arms, "Way Up High" to help rocket take off. Ryan does this for every show. It is so stinking cute that I like to watch him do it every time. If you want to learn more about the program, here is the link:
http://disney.go.com/disneyjunior/little-einsteins

This is Ryan helping during Rocket's "Blast Off:"

Ryan has two guy friends, Finn and Teddy. Finn and Teddy are 6 and 5 months older than Ryan. Finn lives in our neighborhood & is one of Ry's main buddies. It is great to have the two boys so close in age. They're fun and slated to get into lots of trouble together. We know Teddy from the Moms Club.

We had breakfast with Finn on Sunday followed by an impromptu playdate. Ryan loved hugging Finn. Below is Ryan getting in some cuddle time with Finn. Ryan also got in some guy love with Teddy this morning. Poor Teddy! Teddy is named Teddy and is not a teddybear. Not sure how cool he was with all the little buddy worship this morning. I think I made it worse because I was constantly pulling Ryan off Teddy in fear he would bite Teddy. Ryan thinks biting equals kisses sometimes!

Hugging his bud, Finn

Ryan confusing Teddy with teddy bear

Other than that, all is well. Here are pics from the last few weeks with some narration to give you an idea of what we've been up to these last 2 weeks.