Pictures and a video as promised!

Ryan Cuteness...He can now walk and push his popper!!

Ryan and baby Wes! My friend Holly's new baby boy. So sweet...

Crackers...YUM!




Ryan walking with his popper around the kitchen while JoJo cooks.
He's got this walking thing down!

August happenings...

I cant believe August is about to be over already. Ryan is almost 11 months old now so yes I am starting to plan his birthday party!!! We will be doing The Very Hungry Caterpillar theme and I am attempting to make the cake. I will post pics of the grand event. Jayson and Justin have visited both grandparents this summer for a week so they are officially spoiled rotten now. We are trying to ease them back into reality from grandparent land to the real world. They start Pre-K on September 8th and it cant come soon enough. I think they are ready for the structured learning. We are also signing them up for soccer soon. I cant wait to see how they do with that. Ryan has been a walking fool! He is getting pretty fast now too. I just love to watch him follow his big brothers all around the house. He also loves to dance now too. When I put on music he starts bouncing and waving his arms around. It just melts my heart! Scott's had some problems with his MS lately so we are very excited that he is starting a new treatment tomorrow. It is a monthly infusion called Tysabri and it is supposed to be the most promising of all the MS medications at this time as far as improving functions he has lost. The other drugs just slow the progression of the disease. We are both very hopeful that this medication will help him get better and help maintain his mobility for many years to come. On a positive note, we celebrated my brother's girlfriend Lauren's graduation this weekend. She got her DPT in Physical Therapy and we are so proud! Great job Lauren. Have a great week and I promise to post new pictures and videos soon.

Catch up! July flies by...

Wow, July really flew on by quickly. We had a whirlwind of activities the last few weeks so I haven't had a moment to update the blog. Everyone is doing well. The boys just returned from a weekend visit to JoJo and PaPa's house. It was very quiet without them and I know Ryan missed his playmates. I spent a lot of time with Chessa over the weekend and had lots of adult beverages. It was nice! I am looking forward to hanging out with Jayson and Justin tonight. Work has been busy and stressful. Scott had his hours/days cut back at work since business has slowed so we are really feeling the effects of the poor economy for the first time. So, we will have to keep it basic for a while until things improve. I will have to get creative on entertainment for the family. Here are a few pictures from the last several weeks playing with friends. Highlights include: Ryan started walking!!! Yay! The boys visited the Grantham's in Tomball for a night so I could go to a surprise party for my friend Vicki, and a visit to GiGi and Grandad's house to see their new puppy. We also had a visit to Dr Fan for 5 year old and 9 month old check ups. The twins are very healthy and didn't have to have shots. They were pumped about that. Jayson weighs 34lbs and Justin weighs 31.5 lbs. Ryan weighs 20lbs 11oz. He is in the 85% for his age in height and 40% in weight. The twins are 5% overall. Little guys! Ryan had a shot and blood work done. He has to see an eye Dr about his blocked tear duct. BOO! He may have to have that surgery to open it up. Oh well. Overall healthy happy boys. The boys are very into the show So you think you can dance. This one group dance in particular really got them excited. For the last week they have watched it repeatedly and learned the moves. That has been very entertaining to say the least.
I can't believe it's August already. My friend Holly is having her baby boy today. Super exciting!!! Mom is coming in town in a few weeks for my brother Jonathan's girlfriend Lauren (who is practically family) graduation party. Then Stephanie's wedding is fast approaching. Can't wait to celebrate with them.So much to look forward to in the coming weeks! I'll try to do better with updates.