Capturing the Kerrys: 11.75

Hey Team Kerry
It's almost 1 year and we're trying to figure out how the time has flown by. And speaking of things flying...last night so did most of Ryan's dinner...right from his poor little tummy. Ryan has proven his lineage from the Stevens - Butt line and did not inherit the Kerry cast-iron stomach. (Note: For those of you unaware, my mother's maiden name is Butt.) Max got the flu too, but thankfully did not get sick. It's passing through our friends like wildfire, so we're pretty sure it's not my cooking. Just praying it does not hit me since next week I have a film shoot for a client that I cannot miss!

So take a gander at the photos below to catch you up on our latest adventures. Looking forward to next weekend's post to report on Ryan's party and milestone of 1 year of life! (For those of you with high tech spam filters that might not have gotten the email invite: Our house, Saturday the 12th, 3:00 - 6:00. No presents. But if you can't resist, please avoid toys with batteries...and glass...and lead paint :)

Love from,
Court, Max + Ryan

About 30 minutes before Pukefest '09, we cut down our Christmas tree, unaware of what was to come...though Ryan's face might tell another story.

This morning, after the storm. Not sure where we got the 70's leisure suit, but Ryan rocked it. It's so great now. You can say to Ryan: Find your binkie and he searches it out. Plus he follows us when we ask him and is walking unaided for the most part. Top four teeth are pretty much in as well.

We saw our first snow in Michigan this week. And it was HUGE. 12 inches over night. Ryan thought it was pretty cool.

Here's our avid reader studying his animal book. He calls most things "doggie."

Most evenings are spent looking at the neighbor's Christmas display as Ryan exclaims "Santa."
Although he just said "two" earlier tonight. And is currently making a popping noise with his finger in his mouth and giggling as he tries to imitate Max.

Ryan loves his personal bathroom and big boy tub....

and he loves bubbles.

Here's the clan on Thanksgiving. Our friends, the Schroeder's, joined us again this year along with their Grandchildren Lauren and Jared. We had a great time. (Max was there, he was the photographer.)