Pumpkin Patch 2010

Last Saturday we went to the pumpkin patch in Flowermound.

usually do things like this during the week without Rod, but I always hate for him to miss out on fun, memorable times like this, so I decided to wait till the weekend to go with him. Plus, it was a lot easier with him to help me with the baby
and Reid could have more fun running around and doing exactly what he wanted.... playing on the bounce houses and riding the cute barrel train ride!
What a fun day this was!! A little crowded, but it was worth it to see the fun that Reid was having and Riley woke up just in time to join in on the fun
a little bit too!! Happy Fall Ya'll!

Barney is always a hit!


My cool man in his sunglasses!


Can I really pick this thing up?


Precious boy!




Riley slept most of the time... we'll do it again next
year, little man!


Riding the "barrel train" with Daddy!
So fun!


Taking a corny dog break. :)


He woke up just in time to take a picture
in the pumpkin patch bucket on our way out!


Reid's first time holding Riley since he was born!
What a good big bro!


Riley got to join in on the fun for just a bit after he woke up!





Our sweet family. Can't wait to do it again next year! :)

Riley's first trip to the farm

So we went to my in-laws this weekend for a family reunion. We had a great time and I think Rod & I were both stressed about how it would go with little Riley and all his sleep issues. He did GREAT!!! I have never seen this kid sleep SO good!! He went to sleep Saturday night at 8:30 with no trouble and didn't wake up until 7am!!! Whoo hoo!!! We were both AMAZED!! Sunday he went down for naps with absolutely NO trouble at all! We couldn't believe it! No crying... just fell asleep without being rocked! Really?? I thought this was the beginning of the new Riley and alas, we came home last night and all the crying started all over. Put him down at 8:30 and couldn't get him to sleep till 10pm. Woke up at 6am crying and ready to eat! Oh well. Guess the farm air agreed with him and the city air... well, not so much. That's okay Riley man. We love you no matter what!

I wish I had pictures to post of his first trip there, but of course I forgot the camera in all of our chaos to get out of the house!

Oh well. Next time. We may be going down there sooner than we think just to get some good sleep out of this kid!

Happy little guy. :)
(He is happy a lot more now.
Just doesn't sleep very easily!)
We'll get there, right?

Riley's favorite place to sleep... the swing.
The most peaceful sleep he gets!

We love you sweet Riley.
You are a precious gift.

Bathtime with the boys

A couple of weeks ago, I was trying to maximize my
time and decided to put both boys in the bath at the same
time. It was so cute and Reid absolutely LOVED it!
He got to take a bath in his "old" bathtub, so we had to bring
few bath toys down from his tub upstairs.
Riley really seems to enjoy his baths and doesn't cry at all.
I look forward to the day when we are bathing them together
all the time!

Reid's 3rd birthday

Reid had a ball at his "Old MacDonald" birthday party a couple of weeks ago. He LOVES the song "Old MacDonald had a Farm" so hence the theme. It turned out precious and the place we had it had a cute train, a mechanical animal ride, a play area, and a miniature golf course. Crazy! It was so fun and Reid loved every minute of it. He's really starting to "get" birthdays and parties, so this was a fun year!
He couldn't wait to open his presents and he is STILL asking for birthday presents. Poor guy doesn't realize his birthday is over for another year!

I can't believe our boy is 3!!! Before you know it, he'll be walking into school to start kindergarten. Oh gosh... I can't even begin to think about that! For now, here are a few pics to remember the precious 3 year old we have now!

Grandpa, Daddy, R, and Papa


The Grandma's and Riley
(Riley was not a happy camper that day!)


Reid on the train at Indoor Safari Park


A few of Reid's buddies at his party :)


Reid on the mechanical animal ride.


A few friends waiting for the animal ride

Mommy & her little man


Mandy & Abby


Papa teaching Reid how to play
a little miniature golf!
LOVE this!


Mommy & Daddy got to enjoy a little "party" time too!

Enjoying a little pizza & juice before the big
candle blowout!


The Barn "cupcake" cake.
Precious! Wish I had this talent!


Reid listening to the Happy Birthday song.
Don't you just LOVE this face?! Priceless!



Blowing out his 3 candles!


"Yeah! I did it!"



One last ride before the bday
party is over!


Happy 3rd birthday sweet Reid.
We love you precious boy!!

Our 3 year old -- A journey back in time

Reid turned 3 on Wednesday this week.

Wow! I cannot believe he is 3 years old!
It seems like yesterday I was holding him in
my arms at the hospital for the very first time.
Now he is walking, talking up a storm and developing
a precious, vivacious, funny personality!
I love hearing about all the new things he is learning
at his preschool. He is discovering the world through
his precious 3 year old eyes and is a very curious little
toddler boy. He is quite articulate and picks up on
things so quickly! We are so proud of you Reid.
Mommy & Daddy LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!

Reid went to his well visit at the doctor today and
weighs in at a whopping 37 pounds and is 39 inches tall!
He has always been a tall boy for his age.
I love these stats we get at the doctor.
It's so fun to see how much they grow from one appt. to the next!

It's so neat to look back from the very first moments
of your life and see how much you have changed.
What a beautiful boy you are!

Newborn


2 weeks old


3 months old


6 months old
(Daddy's hat:)


9 months


16 months
Learning to walk


20 months
Learning to walk in Daddy's boots!


Reid is 2!


2 year old
Learning to ride his first tricycle


Reid became a big brother
July 10, 2010
2 years 9 months


3 years old

Happy 3rd Birthday Reid.
You are a treasure and a joy!
We love you!


Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from Him.
Psalm 127:3

Meeting Barney

Reid became fascinated with Barney a few months ago after seeing him on a commercial after Sesame Street one day. After that, it was off to find Barney videos for him to watch!

He is our new friend on tv and Reid LOVES watching him! I prefer watching Barney over Elmo any day, but that's just me! ;)

Barney was at Stonebriar Mall yesterday, so of course I
had to take him to meet the big purple dinasour!

Getting ready to meet Barney!
He was so excited!

His first encounter with the big purple dinasour!

One day he'll probably hate me for these
pictures, but for now, it's adorable!
I think I loved seeing him about as much
as Reid did! Oh the new joys that await
you when you become a parent!