Merry Christmas

Hello,

Sorry it has been so long since we have posted any pictures. I tried to post a few extras to make up for it.

We spent Christmas at the Skipper's house this year. Ryan Patrick got to visit with his Nana and Papa John. He also met his Uncle Randy and Aunt Charlotte, as well as his cousins Lena and Little John. He even got to meet his Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa Shirey. (Not to mention all of Papa John's cows!) Ryan Patrick was very happy with all the presents Santa and family gave him. He received books, sleepers, all kinds of toys and of course the much appreciated college fund contributions. Thanks everyone!

In other news, Ryan finished his first semester of Law school. We are still waiting on grades, but at least we had the holidays free of studying. (Do you like how I use "we" when speaking of law school....?) Ryan is really looking forward to Constitutional law next semester. Hopefully, he will still be excited about it in March or even May for that matter.

Also, we finally sold our house in Corpus - so that is a gigantic relief.

More good news: Ryan's brother Ronny finished his second tour in Iraq and is on a ship heading home. He should be back in the states by mid-February.

We hope all is well with everyone. Hope you had a very Merry Christmas and a great New Year.

Ryan, Amy and Ryan Patrick

Papa John's Cows

Who says you can't ride a cow! 

Life on the farm

Ryan Patrick and Papa John driving the tractor 

Lena's Christmas

Lena and all her Christmas gifts 

Little John

Isn't he cute! 

All dressed up.

Dada and Ryan Patrick get all dressed up for Church on Christmas Morning. 

Santa comes to Nana's House

Ryan Patrick spent his first Christmas at Nana and Papa John's. Santa was very good to him! 

Ryan and his Santa Hat 

Nana and Ryan

Nana reads Ryan Patrick a story 

Merry Christmas

Ryan Patrick had to try on the Santa Hat! 

Go Navy, Beat Army

Not much new happening this week. Just wanted to post a few new pictures and share the good news about Navy's win. BEAT ARMY!!!

Go Navy, Beat Army!

We went over to a fellow law student's house (West Point Grad) for the big game. We're sure Ryan Patrick's shirt had something to do with the big win. BEAT ARMY!!! 

Toes are YUMMY!

Ryan's newest trick is to put his toes in his mouth. Silly Baby! 

bundle up!

We went out for a walk on Thanksgiving. We all had to bundle up. (Ryan put his coat on over Ryan Patrick and the baby bjorn so he would be extra warm) 

Finally, Some New Pictures

Ryan has been super busy, so I am now taking over the blog. Nana and Papa John are getting anxious due to lack of pictures, so here is my first attempt at posting solo.

Ryan had his first exam today. He also has a paper due on Monday, followed by the rest of his finals in the next few weeks. It is going to be a busy couple of weeks.

Ryan Patrick is growing, growing, growing. He can now roll all over the place. He laughs all the time. And he LOVES his cereal, not to mention his toes...which is his newest trick. He is constantly trying to put his foot in his mouth.

We had our first snow yesterday. It was only a couple of inches and it's mostly melted now, but never fear, we are expected to have more in a few days.

I have posted a few pictures so you can see how much Ryan Patrick is growing. I will try to post more sooner rather than later.

Enjoy,

Amy, Ryan and Ryan Patrick

Winter Wonderland

Morning of our first snow. Did we mention we forgot to get ice scrapers and other essential winter equipment...
(Hey, I'm from Texas, and Ryan has been in Hawaii for the last few years...give us a break!) 

First Snow

It's snowing... 

First Cereal

UMMMM!!!! Cereal is GOOD!
(By the way, mommy got better about getting the ceral actually in the mouth) 

Look what I can do

We aren't sure why, but Ryan loves to do this with his pacifier. 

We Love Papi

I think Megan was a little Jealous, but Papi has room for everybody.