I know we've said it before, but he's changing and growing so fast. It was a weekend of firsts: first family trip, first picnic, first time sitting up un-aided! He's laying in his pack n' play right now talking to himself and playing with Frog.
The changes in our lives has taken really hit me this month...A few observations:
- This weekend our bed and breakfast was on the main strip of Grand Haven. In high school we spent many nights of cruising this stretch in convertibles scoping for guys. This past weekend I "cruised" the same strip, but while pushing a stroller with my two guys.
- We had dinner out 3 nights in a row, which was more than we've had cumulatively since Ryan was born.
- The other day I took Ryan for a walk across the street from our home at Aquinas college. It struck me so funny that the kids I was passing had book packs filled of books while I had a front pack full of baby! Sadly I was still wearing a sweatshirt from college thinking I fit in.
- My record for photos is 1,500+ over a summer spent in Europe. I have far exceeded that count with Ryan...he's my new favorite subject....far better than a castle.
In other news, our home went on the market Friday (for sale by owner). You can check out our website to see our place: 109Mayfield.blogspot.com We really hope that our network of friends will spread the word and that we can sell soon. The place we want to purchase is still on the market and we're committed to not having two mortgages until 109 sells. In truth, if we cannot have this new place, we'll probably take the house off he market. We walked through the new place last Friday for the second time and are convinced it is the place for us. It's on almost an acre, though it's in a subdivision so Ryan will have friends up the street (we hope). Its 104 years old and in GREAT condition. So if you know of anyone that may like our place, please send them the link to our site. (We're offering $300 to anyone the refers our buyer.)
Well, I better get to dinner. Max played "daddy daycare" today since our sitter had commitments and our back up plan had a fever and runny nose. The boys did great... Max is just finishing the turkey burgers now after selling my 20-year old ten speed bikes for $70 on craig's list! Who said teal and yellow is an out of date color-combo?
Love to each of you,
Courtney, Max and Ryan
Ryan and Papa on Memorial Day after a cookout.
Ryan and his new shades:
Not so impressed.
Very Impressed!
Very Elton John.
Here's the Harbor View Inn where we stayed. The best part was that you could see the Musical Fountain from the front porch. It's the largest musical fountain in the world. (Bill senior: It has an 8,000 kilowatt speaker sound system! Max said that is a lot.)
Ryan is getting chubby again...ok, more chubby. He's just moved to his bouncer and is laughing and trying to pet the dog.
Ryan's first picnic.
The weekend consisted of lots of playtime on the king sized bed. Ryan's wearing my new favorite shirt: It says: Dr. Poopsie
Yes, Ryan was as shocked as we were when he sat up on his own for the first time.
Ryan and a million dollar yacht. Oh the good life!
We ended our stay with a memorial parade straight out of a Normal Rockwell painting down Washington street in GH.
I would like to pretend that we planned our patriotic themed outfits or the position of this photo. We did not. But we're super themed down to the blue binkie.
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