Rice Cereal

Today, was a momentous occasion. Ryan is 4 months old and we fed him his first solid food today, Rice Cereal. He did not know what to think of it. He doesn't quite know what to do when it goes in his mouth. He, sort of, spits it out as soon as it goes in, but isn't doing it intentionally...does that make sense??? It will take some practice, but I think he'll be enjoying it shortly. It will be fun to start feeding him some sweet solids, like fruit.

He did have his 4 month check up yesterday. He weight 15 lbs 4 oz. It sounds big, but he is in the 50th percentile for weight. He is an average baby, I think that his cheeks make him look so big. I can't remember his legnth but he is in the 80th percentile again for that and his head is in the 35-40th percentile. He is just a perfectly proportioned little boy. He is really starting to have his facial features come out. He is just turning into a little boy.

The poor thing has had a slight battle with the flu this week. But, thankfully he is doing much better.

Picnic in the Mountains

Eric & I were planning on going camping last night. So, early in the morning, Kara & I put the kids in the car and drove up the canyons to secure a camping site. When we got up there we were told that there was a new rule and you had to have your stuff with you. We, of course did not we just had the kids. The woman at the Spruces camping area said that we needed to go home and get our stuff and come back. Well, by the time I fed the baby got our stuff all of the sites would have been gone. I was so frustrated... But, oh well, at least summer isn't over yet and we still have time to camp. So instead of that we decided to have a campfire in the canyons and roast hot dogs and marshmallows (my favorite thing!!!).

We were there along with Kara, Andrew & Nicole and David, Amy & Colton (my cousins family). We had lots of fun, went through lots of hot dogs and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Rolling Over & Sleeping through the night

Our lives have been full of momentous occasions these last few days. On Monday night Ryan went to bed at 8:30 and woke up to eat at 6:30. We were so thrilled that he slept for so long, but we were even more thrilled when last night he went to sleep (again at 8:30) and woke up at 7:30 to eat. I did check in his room this morning to make sure he was still breathing, it's exciting but a little nerve wracking when you are used to them waking up often.

He can also roll over onto his stomach. Eric has seen him roll to his back also. He is just browing up so fast. I went to check on him last night and he was already on his stomach sleeping. He is getting so much more mobile. He turns his body all around and just kicks and kicks. The fun part is his cooing and talking.

His new favorite toy is the ceiling fan. He can just stare at it and laugh and laugh. Another thing he loves are his hands, we can hear him sucking on them at night. If he can't find his hands, he can always find his arm. Who needs toys. He is a little scared of them right now. I know, what child is scared of toys, but ours is. There are some that he likes, he just looks at others and it looks as though he is thinking, what on earth is this. He is still a serious little boy, but with some fun laughs inbetween. I am so glad that I get to stay home with him.

Nikki is getting better & better it seems by the day. Ryan is now getting scared. Yesterday I was holding him, & Nicole saw him and starting crawling, quickly, toward Ryan. Ryan just starting crying. One day he will be able to defend himself, better yet play with her.

4th of July

I think the fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. Our family goes to the Murray City Parade in the morning and watches the fireworks at Murray Park in the evening. It was so much fun having Ryan with us this year. He was so good during the parade (he slept for most of it). It was so funny, because at the beginning of the parade people were walking around handing out flags to everybody, well I got my flag and gave it to Ryan. He held it and was actually waving it for a little bit (I'm sure unintentionally). It was still so funny. After the parade was over we went and saw Ratatouille. Ryan, again, slept for most of it, but when he was awake, he just watched the movie. He is such a good little baby. After the movie we went to my Aunt Cindy's house and had some lunch and visited with my side of the family. We were finally able to go home and have a nap after that. We were so exhausted from the heat. It has been so hot here.


Finally, in the early evening, we went to Subway and got some dinner to take with us to the park. Ryan was again so good. He just sat there during the concert before the fireworks, and then when the fireworks began, he just stared into the sky in awe. It was so fun to see him. He looked at the sky and just stared at the fireworks. He was never scared.

My sister, Kara, had quite the scare with her little girl Nikki. She was sick, and went to the doctor. Well, she had 4 seizures that day, beginning at the doctors office. So, she ended up at Primary Childrens hospital for a couple of days. She is doing well, and will hopefully be back to normal soon. I bet Ryan misses her malling him all the time, or maybe not. We are so glad that she is doing well and is home.

Swimming

Eric & I took Ryan swimming yesterday at Andrew's parents pool. We put Ryan in a little life preserver that has a little head rest on the back. Ryan fell asleep, and Eric & I decided to see just how safe the life jacket was. So, I moved my hand out from underneath the life jacket (I was still close by, so I didn't leave him). It was hysterical. Ryan was just floating on the top of the pool sleeping. We forgot our camera and I was so sad, because it was so funny. He finally did wake up and didn't like the life jacket so much so we took it off and just held him. He does like to be in the water, it is so much fun.

I also went to the zoo with my friend Becky and her little boy Jack on Thursday. Meg came along and we walked around to see all the animals. It was so hot outside. Ryan just sat in the stroller looking around. He loves loves loves being outside. This week the temperature has been in the high 90's. It just drains all of the energy out of you. Ryan sleeps a lot more when we are out and about, just because of the heat (I presume).

More exciting news...Ryan is now sleeping through the night, pretty much. He goes to bed anywhere between 8-9 and sleeps until 4:30-5:00. Hallelujah!! It has been so nice to actually sleep for a 5 hour stretch. He has been so much fun lately. He is jabbering and smiling and laughing. He is into his little play gym toy. He loves hitting all of the little bugs up top. I haven't been too good with taking pictures this week, but I'll still put some cute ones on.

Wasatch Back Relay

Today, Eric ran the Wasatch Back Relay. The race begins in Logan, Utah and finishes in Park City. It is a total of 177 miles and that is split between 12 runners, each running 3 legs. Eric ran about 16 miles total. The first run was brutal. It was a 7 mile run, 1 1/2 uphill and 5 1/2 miles down. The biggest problem was the heat. It was 3:30 in the afternoon when he started running and the temperature was 95 degrees. Needless to say he was struggling with the heat a bit. It was so much fun, though to see his team run through the finish line. What an accomplishment. Ryan was thrilled to be outside for such a long time.

I took Ryan to the pool last week, he was so much fun. He just sat in there for a little bit, and then relaxed. So, I decided to take him again this week. Well, he slept the whole time. I am sure that the heat takes a toll on him. It was in the upper 90's and he just sleeps when we are outside. I don't think he knows what else do to with the heat. I know that it sucks the energy right out of me.

I am officially training for the Moab half marathon in October. I am going to do it. I have started the pre training. I have to get myself into shape before I can begin training. I am excited and am looking forward to finishing it!

So many smiles!

I really do not have much to say today, I just took the cutest picture of Ryan and had to share it with all of you. He is just the sweetest little baby. He was all smiles today and I enjoyed every second of it. We are borrowing Kara & Andrew's bumbo seat, and Ryan is still adjusting :)