5 Months, and life's Good!

Ryan is thoroughly delightful lately. It's hard to imagine she's the same girl who was colicky for awhile. This clip is a great depiction of her general demeanor.

Thinking on her Feet...

Ryan is enchanted by her feet lately.

It might be these ADORABLE flip flops. (Just what is it about baby shoes that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside anyway?)

Or the fact that when I put her into her sling she folds up with her feet up to her chin.

Or maybe she's just bored.

Whatever the reason, I'm grateful. When we found ourselves at the water park with no pacifier she got resourceful. Look closely...that's her TOE she's gumming.

She was so popular, too. Everywhere we went peoplesaid, "Oh, look at those beautiful eyes! She's so perfect. So beautiful." I agree.

Fireworks and Friends...

Ryan's 1st 4th was a hit.

We had a delightful cookout at Nana and Granddad's followed by fireworks.

Here Ryan and Cayd Russ sport the colors.

Brother and Bryton had fun, but didn't like the fireworks.

Cayd busting a move. We need to get these two a "For the Strength of Youth" pamphlet!