October 28, 2009
· Filed under Our Rynn, fall
My blog break has been interrupted by a big event in the Riddle house…our sweet Rynn is ONE! I’m really not sure whether to be excited or sad about the whole situation, but one thing is for sure…I’m loving the stage she is in right now. She is playful, sweet, happy, and curious. As much as I’d love for her to stay a baby, she is truly developing a personality that cracks us up and makes us melt all at the same time. She is such a blessing to our family.
Rynn and big sister are really starting to play together more and more. This playtime also causes a few throw-downs on our living room floor, especially when our sneaky baby snags her sister’s sippy cup (which happens to be a bit of a security item for Reece) to get a swig of some yummy juice!
Rynn’s curiosity has peeked, and when we have to tell her “no,” her little feelings are crushed! And when we take something away from her, the drama that ensues rivals her sister’s theatrical talent.
Most of all though, Rynn is a super laid back, happy, sweet child, whom her Kids Day Out teachers say they want to “clone.”
She’s our sweet baby Rynn, and she’s a wonderful gift from God.
Oh, and just in time for her birthday, she has two teeth!
December 3, 2008
· Filed under Pictures, extended fam, fall
Thanksgiving this year brought with it several blessings. The biggest blessing for our family was being together…all 13 of us. Although each of us here in Texas make trips to see those in Indiana, and those in Indiana take trips (in shifts) to see us here in Texas, we haven’t all been together since Thanksgiving 3 years ago! We’ve added three kids to the mix since that time. Here we all are:
Reece LOVED hanging out with her cousins. She and Anna E had slumber parties several nights of the week.
Everyone loved on Rynn.
Polar Express was lots of fun. We went with Aunt KK’s sister, Kayli, and her two precious kids, Noah and McKenzie. (By the end of the night Reece had all the fun she could handle).
On Thanksgiving Day, Rynn turned 1 month old!!!
She shared that special day with her Uncle Way-Way who turned 32 years old.
We’re so thankful for our family!
November 8, 2008
· Filed under Our Rynn, Pictures, Rocky Road, The Reecer, fall
It’s been a week and a couple of days since we brought Rynn home from the hospital, and we haven’t slowed down much at all…our days have been full of sister bonding, Halloween dress-up, lots of diaper changing (between two kids in diapers, the bucket fills up pretty fast!), some drama here and there (big sis), and much, much more. Overall, the adjustment has been relatively easy. Most importantly, Reece LOVES her little sis!
Rocky guarding Rynn
Sweet, sweet baby
Halloween cuties
Reece the Cowgirl
Sister Love
Reece was pretending to talk to Uncle Way Way and thought Rynn might want to also.
October 30, 2008
· Filed under Our Rynn, Pictures, fall
A big “thank you” to my brother and sister for maintaining updates on Rynn’s birth Monday. Things sure have flown by since then and we are now home!! I’m feeling great (approximately 100x better than I did after my c-section with Reece), and being at home as a family is absolutely wonderful! Reece loves Rynn and seems very pleased to have us all back at home. Today I was reminded of the day we brought Reece home. Just 20 months have passed since that day, but it felt like just yesterday. Knowing that makes me want to cherish every single moment…please remind me of that if I start complaining about late night/early morning feedings!!
Here are a few pictures of bringing Rynn home. When I figure out how to post video clips, I’ll show you Reece rocking her little sister!!
loaded & ready
daddy-daughter time
October 8, 2008
· Filed under Friends, Pictures, The Reecer, fall
…about FALL!
Reece’s Thumbprint Art
my camo cuties
the Apple Butter Festival (with Ady)
the fair (with Reed)
goats at the fair
rabbits at the fair
and of course,
Red Raider Football!!!
Another favorite thing will be Rynn’s Birthday…can’t wait!
