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!

Grosing Out Brother...

Driving with the kids:

Ryan: Aah-choo!

Wyatt: Beh-Doo (Bless You)

Pause

Wyatt: Eeeeeewwwww!

Ryan Sierra at 3 Months...

This is my baby blankie, given to me in 1976. I love this blankie.

So when it was time to make Ryan her blankie we opted for a similar color scheme...May our similar blankies tie us together in love!

She does look precious in it. She is so beautiful.

World's Best OB!

Ryan can't have a blog without a picture and shoutout to the man who helped her into the world.

Despite the ominous-sounding name, Dr. Hannubal is the best. We had a fantastic birth experience with him at the helm. He adores Ryan (as well he should) and has such a gentle, loving spirit.

We're starting a Dr. Hannubal fan club if anyone is interested. Ryan's the President.

Ryan's Blessing...

I feel absolutely overwhelmed with gratitude today. Paris blessed Ryan, but we felt the most blessed.

Ryan is beautiful. Her blessing was touching. She was blessed, among other things, that at a young age she would be able to understand Heavenly Father's plan for her. I was comforted, as her mother, to hear these words. Would that everyone could have such an assurance; that we each have a specific, personalized plan and that we could UNDERSTAND it!

Ryan has such a wonderful father. Her Daddy is loving and adores her. He's a gentle man with a big heart. He loves our family, and we love him.

There was quite a turnout. We're going to assume the entire group of stake visitors was there for Ryan's blessing. (Wink, wink.)

Participating in the blessing were L to R: Don Widmann, President Doug Carter, Granddad, Daddy, Uncle Sam and Rick Teets.

There was a big stake turnout. Due to the large numbers our family of 5 squeezed into 3 chairs. This gave me an opportunity to really look at the kids all lined up. It's awe-inspiring how we can have equally perfect love for three totally different personalities. Ryan either slept, admired her admirers, or reminded us that she has an opinion - quite loudly. Atticus spent the hour quietly humming the Transformers theme song and flirting with anyone who would pay attention to him. Wyatt, on the other hand could care less about the crowd. He occasionally took a break from stringing beads to gaze up at Daddy or make sure Granddad was still on the stand.