Ryan - Activities Abound

Ryan biting into an apple @ Dunwoody Nature Center
...and yes, he is eating it like a big boy.  Too cute!

Just because I am a stay-at-home momma doesn't mean we actually stay home. I have had Ryan booked this week. We have gone on a morning activity everyday this week. 

On Monday, we visited Dunwoody Nature Center:  http://www.dunwoodynature.org/ BEAUTIFUL place. Why? I loved the small creek running out back, and the play equipment was perfect for Ryan. I couldn't believe such a little slice of heaven existed in the middle of suburban Atlanta.  It was a cool fall day to boot.  Enjoyed myself with the Moms Club Mommas that organized and attended this event. Ryan loved to look at the "wa-wa, wa-wa." Unfortunately, he wanted to swim in it too.

Tuesday, we went to our final Gymboree Play N Learn Class.  We will miss our friends, Ethan, Logan, Ava, and Kaylee.  We may attend a music class next Spring, but we have done all we could do with 3 months of Gymboree and with fall temps returning, we have much to do outside!  On Wednesday, we met up with our buddy, Lane, from playgroup.  Ryan and Lane were beyond adorable toddling like drunk sailors at Newtown Park on Wednesday morning.  Then Lane's mom, Ambre, and I took the kids to storytime at Spruill Oaks Library.  Ryan sat for about 10 minutes then like any good one-year old, did not sit much longer than that! Per usual, he was walking up to the facilitator (Ms. Terra) and going after an "illegal item."  (Illegal item = something he probably shouldn't touch).  Wednesday afternoon was another playdate with Leigha from playgroup.  It was a busy day!

Today, I was SOOO excited to take Ryan to The Art Barn in Canton, GA - about 30 minutes from our home.  I think 75% of all books we read involve farm animals in some way, shape or form - yet we never see them & The Art Barn is a mini-farm for kids outside the burbs.  I talked Monica (Bianca's mom) into going.  Got our reservations ready after several emails with "Farmer Sue."  Then Farmer Sue got sick! Unfortunately, we did not find that out until we got there.  The place was very cute, but we had a disappointed Bianca on our hands.  For me, not so much a problem, because Ryan didn't understand and was happy to stick his hands through the fence at some pigs and chickens.  Bianca was cool but disappointed she did not get to see a cow.  Here is the Art Barn link, so you can check it out:  http://www.theartbarn.com/

Below are pics and videos recapping the BUSY week.  Enjoy!

With Moms Club buddies, at Dunwoody Nature Center

Downtime ... playing in dirt in the backyard aka Gardener Practice

This moment killed me...I am in the kitchen preparing dinner when Ryan comes around the corner with a bucket on his head. I am cutting veggies when I hear "HI" then I look down, and he is smiling at me wearing a bucket. Too, too funny! Only got a pic of the end moment after grabbing camera.

Helping Momma clear the Cosmos before the FSU game. 

Ryan with our Gymboree Buddy, Ethan.

Playtime after Ms. Terra's storytime at the library

Here Piggy, piggy, piggy

Bring on the chickens, Mom!

Mom, seriously, I have chickens and pigs to visit - no more pics!

VIDEOS:

Chasing Chickens today in The Art Barn parking lot:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fqN2x9wS2M

BUBBLE TIME at Gymboree (2 videos): 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxWgEhXbBgk
http://www.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkN4tFIYbdw
Ryan lived for bubble time at Gymboree.  As time went on, it was the only activity he was interested in, and the minute he saw the parachute, he ran to it, so he could be the first to sit down. He followed the teacher & bubbles too.

Fancy Dancer Moves:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uszW64Pl5b4

Until next time, love you all.
Chantal, Dave and Ryan (and Ike)