Birthdays!!

                             Jake finally/again got his Birthday celebration

Chop Sushi style!

Sydney also celebrated her 1st Birthday!

Unfortunately, she was feeling pretty yucky.

Don't worry Sydney,
there will always be more cake!

We love you!

Happy Birthday!!

Love, the rockinryans

Strong Bell Pepper

Hello our little Bell Pepper!

You are now 18 weeks and have a

Heart Rate of 157, though you tried to not share!

The nurse could faintly hear you,

you were way back in mamas belly.

So she pushed down on mama to get you to move.

Oh my, you are strong and you were mad!

You flipped around, bounced off one side of mama

and kicked that Doppler!

Not only did we hear a loud "thunk"

but we also found your heart beat,

you are wild just like your big brother!

Speaking of.....

your big brother is really all

BOY!

He is loving

dirt

worms

trucks

balls

running

and

wrestling.

No worms for me,

thank you!

Oh, I can't squeeze him like that?

Maybe Gracie wants a worm!

the rockinryans

10 in 10

During my childhood my parents

had a coffee table book entitled

"A Day in the Life".

I loved flipping through the big colorful pages.

I must have looked at that book hundreds of times.

It featured many pictures from all over the world

taken at the exact same time.

I found that simple glimpse into the lives of others

so intriguing.

This was way before the time of

Internet, blogs, cell phones and tweets.

Now we can keep up with each other like never before.

Although I do not tweet, hardly text and barely surf the Internet, I do enjoy reading blogs.

I love to get that glimpse into the lives of others.

I love to get advice, support and ideas from other mothers.

I love to hear that my struggles with

motherhood, marriage and everything in between

is normal. 

The Blogs of others make me feel

blessed,

connected,

make me laugh and make me cry.

They make me want to be a better person.

I think I am not alone in those feelings.

I am sure that is why blogging

and any form of immediate sharing of our lives

is so popular right now.

That is why I really liked the "10 in 10"

project many bloggers are doing.

10 pictures in 10 hours.

Of a day in life.

Boring it may seem.

But still, interesting....at least I think so!

So, here is today.

Jake has been working long hard days,

so Trent and I have been enjoying our time together.

(But can't wait to see Dada tomorrow!)
Saturday, October 16
7:30
Rise and Shine!

8:30
Finishing breakfast

9:30

Prepare a casserole to place in fridge for dinner.

Yum~breakfast for supper!

10:30

Bye-Bye!

11:30

Choose a card for our favorite 1st Birthday girl!!

12:30

Nap Time

1:30

Grumpy awakes

2:30

Attempt to conquer this never ending pile...

 3:30
Collecting rocks and pine cones for a later art project.

 4:30
Have friends over to play.

 5:30
Still outside!

 Bonus 2 hours~
6:30
Dinner--his new "hiding spot" for food when he is done.
And sporting his new baby legs!

 7:30
Bath time!

Good night!
Love, the rockinryans



Beautiful Day

The best part about having kids

is the excuse

to be a kid!

But when those rides get

any faster

or higher....

Dada's turn!

We all loved the Pumpkin Patch!

Trent is always excited about doing anything outside.

Then add to that

his love for all Halloween and Fall Paraphernalia...

And he was in Heaven!

I think he waved to every Scarecrow!

Was not too sure about his new family we tried to leave him with!

It was a beautiful day!

Love, the rockinryans

Our Babes

                                                            Our little avocado

will be doubling in size

in the next few weeks

has a heart pumping over 25 quarts of blood a day

and is practicing facial expressions~

Our big guy

is 23 pounds (25th %til)

30 in tall (10th %til)

Ok, not so big~

but he thinks he is!

Still loves going outside and thinks that anytime he brings you a

"Shaa oooohh?" (Shoe, said as a question).

he gets to go outside.

Must be getting all the rest of his teeth at once

because his mouth hurts.

He wakes saying "Ouueee" and pointing to his mouth.

Poor guy.

Oh, did I mention he is still sooooo busy

and never stops moving anyway?

Love, the rockinryans

Yeah für den Herbst!

Start the day with a nap.....

Brats, Sauerkraut, Bierocks and Beer...

Running and laughing...

Dancing the Polka...

Making new friends.

That is how to enjoy Octoberfest!!

Once again...

start with a nap!

The finest are called

to the line of ...

dooo-ty..

It was only his second parade,

but the boy knew how

to fight for the candy!

His favorites included the bands,

tractors

and dogs.

I have him trained well...

bring mama the chocolate!!

But once the smarties came

he realized that he was actually picking up candy

and wouldn't think of parting with those!

Is Dada in there?

Vielleicht fallen ist nicht so schlimm!

Liebe, die rockinryans