Ryker Rolling Over

Our little baby is sure growing up fast! He started rolling over from his tummy to his back and just a few weeks old. Here he is rolling from his back to his tummy just a few days before turning 3 months old.

Grandma and Grandpa Celebrate 50 Years!!!

We had the opportunity to celebrate Grandma and Grandpa Waite's 50th weddin anniversary! In celebration, the family all went to McGrath's Fish House. I was a little sad because Great Grandma had originally said that she wanted to surprise them for their anniversary by coming up, but she passed away on December 18th :( Anyway, we took a moment to look at Grandma and Grandpa's family, here is a list of everyone to date:

Laura Kay, Noelani & Josh, Braden, Kalea, Kylee, Kehaulani, Charles & Lynda, Brandon & Julie, Justin & Carrie, Ryker, Ariel & Anthony, (Cadence), Mike & Micaela, Adam, LeAnna & Randy, Elizabeth & James, Abigail, Nathan & Amber, Viola, Katy & Derek, baby boy, Rebecca, Brian & Holly, Dominic, Julian, Josie, Jimmy, Jake, Megan, & Josh. That's 41 kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids! That's almost 1 per year! :) Anyway, I just wany my grandparents to know how much I love them and I am so thankful to have them in my life!!!

3 Years

Justin and I have been married now for 3 years! It's been so much fun already! We have grown up a ton already and I am loving every minute of it! Since we got married, we have: 1) bought a house, 2) purchased 2 new rigs and a motorcycle, 3) graduated from college, 4) had a 3 litters of puppies, 5) visited Taiwan, and 6) had a baby! Okay, so that is really only highlighting a few of the things we have done. It has been a wonderful three years! To celebrate, my parents watched Ryker and we went and saw Avatar at the movies. I truly am in love with Justin and couldn't have asked for a better husband, father, and best friend!!!

LAME-O

We did absolutely NOTHING for New Years Eve. And guess what, it was WONDERFUL!!! Just the five of us at home watching movies - Justin, Ryker, Sadie, Copper, and me :) This is a short post, but I just wanted to let you know that sometimes it is the simplest things in life that are the most satisfying! I love my family!

First Family Christmas!

Well this was our first year as a family with a kidlet for Christmas! I know that I was way more excited for it than either Justin or Ryker. Oh well! Ryker got presents from everyone and gave some too! We went to Rupert for Christmas Even and Christmas morning. Ryker wore his adorable red butt-flab Cabela's jammies! Then after opening presents and eating breakfast we came back to Nampa to do Christmas with my parents. It was great because everyone was there, even Mike and Micaela! I slacked off, again, and didn't take a lot of pictures. I think Merena and Candice might have more so I'll try to steal them. But here are the ones we did take!

Ryker Meets Santa

Ryker got to meet Santa for the first time on December 23, 2009. The line was FOREVER long at the Boise Towne Square Mall, but we made it! Ryker even gave a half smirk and didn't fuss! Not too bad for a three-week-old!

Guess What...

Okay, so I know that I look exhausted in this picture...I am. This was just 18 days after Ryker was born and happened to be the same day as Justin's graduation. I know I'm a nerd for loving my birthday, but I do! Ha ha, so year 24...bring it :)