Ryker's birthday last month was so wonderful! I have been dreaming of that day from the moment that we knew that we were expecting him. We were able to celebrate with both of our families. Ryker's actual birthday was spend at home with a 101 temperature. With the help of our wonderful neighbor, Tyson Parker, after days of a high fever diagnosed Ryker with an ear infection and was put on antibiotics right away. Over the next week Ryker improved greatly. It was good to see him back to his happy self. It is crazy that I didn't see the symptoms before but I just thought that his falling down was attributed to his still learning to walk. Once he was feeling better he was running every where and getting into every thing.
Ryker's information on his first birthday - Weight 18 lbs (he was 22 lbs at 6 months, yes he has gotten skinny). Teeth - 4 he just received his fourth a few days before his birthday. Ear infections - 2 (including the one he had on his birthday) Colds - 2 Flu - 1.
Eye color - Blue/green just like his dad. It depends on what he is wearing as to which color appears more dominant. Hair color - Blond - it seems to get lighter with each passing day. Dave was a toe head blond when he was young. His hair is also curly when wet. Size shoe - 3/4 depending on the shoe. Favorite toys - His stuffed Datamation dog, his piano that he got for his birthday, and any size sports ball. He loves to throw and kick the ball around. Favorite books - 5 silly monkeys, 10 little ladybugs, Wacky Wednesday, and all his animal books. Favorite music - Any piano music, patty cake, itsy-bitsy spider, church hymns, and really any kind of music. He will sit and watch American Idol with us, and clap along and dance to the music. We love to watch him dance. Like any child his favorite thing to do is be outside wandering around and exploring. Favorite person - MOM, yes he finally clings to me and wants me more than just when he is tired or hurt. Although he would go to my mom over me on most days (I think she bribes him behind my back. Just kidding, she is a sweet person who just adores him). Favorite drink - Apple juice (although he usually only gets half juice and half water) Favorite food - Spaghetti .
Ryker has enjoyed playing with all of the neighborhood kids and squeals when he sees any of them. He tries to repeat words that we say and can say "Hi, bye, Mom, Dad, More (along with the sign), papa (grandpa, I think), and his favorite word, DOG. He also tries to make animal sounds and does pretty well with the dog, lion, duck, and sheep. He is LOVING animals right now. I am sitting here trying to think of anything else and I am drawing a blank.
Ryker is really a pleasant child although he is starting the toddler things a little early in my opinion. He started to throw fits at the mall, and when he doesn't get his way. He doesn't listen when I tell him NO and will continue to do what I ask him not to. Ryker's laugh and smile are contagious and we love to be the ones who get the reaction out of him. I spend most of my days sitting on the floor reading books and playing with his toys. Being Ryker's mom is the best thing in my whole world. I love spending time with him. Ryker and Dave have a special bond and I enjoy watching them play and interact.
Dave and I have been working on getting some landscaping done in the yard. We have so much to do and so little time. We are taking a little trip to Sacramento to see Dave's sister Jami and her family. We are keeping ourselves busy.
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