Fighting Over The TV

December 2006. I was trying to watch Spongebob when Taylor pushed me back. She said it was "her" TV!! We ended up sharing though ... we both stood with our noses almost touching the screen. That's something we have in common ... We love to watch TV!!

Present Inspector

December 2006. Since my little cousin Taylor is 3 months younger than me, I feel that it's my duty to inspect all her presents for her. That's what I'm doing here ... aren't I a good big cousin??

I Like This Present BEST!!

December 2006. Here I am still playing in Taylor's bear toy box. I think I like it best of all the presents!! She just wouldn't let me take it home with me!

Me & Balloon in the Toy Box

December 2006. Here I am with my balloon climbing into my cousin Taylor's new toy box. It's a collapsable doggie ... it's so cool!! We took turns climbing in and out. I had to help check out all her birthday toys!!

I LOVE BALLOONS!!

December 2006. Today I went to my cousin Taylor's 1st Birthday Party! Here is a picture of me watching Spongebob and holding a balloon. I played with this balloon all afternoon!! I LOVE BALLOONS!!!

All Christmased Out

December 2006. Rylie had such a big day opening presents and playing and smiling for pictures. It finally all got to him. He fell asleep in Daddy's lap holding his wrench that came w/ his new car! He slept for over 3 hours and had to be woke up he was so tired!!

Driving My Car

December 2006. Here I am driving my new car. It's a convertable. I can't wait to get it out this summer and feel the wind in my hair ... if I ever grow any that is.

My New Car

December 2006. Here I am riding my new car Menaw & Pap Love got for me for Christmas. I can take the motor apart and put it back together with my tools and everything. It's pretty cool!

Riding Kaedin's Tricycle

December 2006. Here I am trying out my big cousin Kaedin's new tricycle he got from Santa. Mommy has to be right beside me because I already fell off once.

Rylie & Auntie Lori

December 2006. Here I am with my Auntie Lori. She won't hold me long ... I'm on the go!

Christmas Day 2006

Christmas Day 2006. Here we are at Menaw & Pap's house. I didn't want to take pictures here either. I'm a little difficult sometimes; but, Mommy & Daddy loves me anyway.

Our Family

December 2006. Here I am with my Mommy & Daddy. Mommy kept trying so hard to get a good family photo; but, I just wouldn't cooperate. I wanted down to play!! Can you tell??

Mommy & Rye

December 2006. Here's me and Mommy in front of the Christmas tree. I love my Mommy!!

Me & My Christmas Tree

December 2006. Here I am sitting in front of my Christmas tree. I'm growing up so fast!! I am 15 months old now and celebrating my 2nd Christmas.

Don't I just get more and more handsome every day??!!

Chillin'

June 24, 2006 Mommy caught me trying to catch a cat nap in my float. I was chillin' ...

Just Floatin'

June 24, 2006 I got invited to my friend Tony's Birthday party today. I was thrilled to learn that we were gonna get to go swimming too! I LOVE WATER!! Andrew even let me borrow his float ... look how good I can float all by myself! I almost fell asleep I was so relaxed.

Water Bug

June 13, 2006 Here I am in MY swimming pool! Ain't I cute w/ my little sun hat! I think I already know how to swim. Mommy can't wait to get me swimming lessions.

My Family @ The Zoo

May 29, 2006 Here we are all together standing in front of the Zebras. Can you see the Zebra behind Daddy's head? I don't know if you can tell; but, I have a huge smile on my face. I enjoyed the Zoo; but, it was REALLY HOT!!! Mommy & Daddy promised to take me back when it was cooler and earlier in the day. ~ And NO Poppy Irvin, they didn't keep us at the ZOO!

Sittin' In The Polar Bear Cave

May 29, 2006 Here I am with my big cuz Brennan. We are sitting in a Polar Bear Cave. There were just too many cameras for us to know which one to look at. Mommy & Auntie Amber sure like to take pictures!!!

Pettin' The Gators

May 29, 2006 It's Memorial Day! Mommy and Daddy took me to the Zoo for the 1st time today. I wanted to pet everything; but, I couldn't get to anything! Auntie Amber, Uncle Josh, & big cuz Brennan went too. We had a really fun day. When we first got there I got to sit on the gator eggs and pet the baby gators that were hatching out ... I know they're not real; but, I liked it anyway!

My 1st Pony Ride

May 13, 2006 I got to ride my first pony at the Petting Zoo!! I didn't quite know what to think about it. Daddy walked beside me holding me on; but, the pony kept trying to step on Daddy. I had fun anyway!! I take after my Mommy & Daddy when it comes to loving animals!

Mommy, I got the goat by the horn!

May 13, 2006 Mommy and Daddy took me to the Petting Zoo! I LOVED IT!! We went w/ Nana Rita, Poppy Irvin, Antie Amber, Uncle Josh, & big cuz Brennan. I really liked this goat. I grabbed it by the horn so it wouldn't leave!

Rylie's Chair

May 21, 2006 Here I am in my white chair in front of a big tree ... my mommy likes trees! I love sitting in this chair. It makes me feel like such a big boy! I'm also a very happy boy ... can you tell??

Mommy & Rylie

May 21, 2006 Here I am with my Mommy. We walked down the trail at Cascade Falls. Here we are sitting on a bridge for Daddy to take our picture. I loved looking at the water ... it distracted me from the camera ... can you tell?

Family Photo

May 21, 2006 Here I am with my Mommy and Daddy sitting in the door way of an old cabin. Don't we make a nice looking family?

Rylie Sittin' In A Window

May 21, 2006 Here I am sitting in a window. Daddy's behind me holding me; but, you can't see him. Don't I look like a really big boy here?

Rylie's A Big Boy

May 21, 2006 We had family picture day today. We went up on the Parkway to Cascade Falls. Here I am sitting in the door way of an old cabin. I'm sitting here all by myself ... I'm getting so big! Mommy just loves showing me off.

Mother's Day 2006

May 14, 2006 This was Mommy's first Mother's Day w/ me outside of her belly. After Church we went to Jonesville to eat w/ the Blackburn side of the family. Here I am looking at Mommy's pretty flower. I like flowers ... and my Mommy.

Mommy & Rye

May 7, 2006 Today we went to my big cousin Brennan's 1st Birthday party! Can you believe I'll be a year old in 4 more months too?? Mommy says us babies are growing up way too fast! Here I am with my mommy making a face for the camera. Ain't I cute in my Elmo outfit? I like Elmo.

Daddy & Me Playing In The Tree

April 30, 2006 It started getting cool down at Tharpe's Mill; so, daddy put on my long pants and sleeves. Here we are playing w/ the leaves in the tree. I love to play w/ leaves. I'm gonna be an outdoors baby!

Rylie & Brennan on the Stairs

April 30, 2006 Here I am sitting w/ my big cousin Brennan on the stairs. I'm holding a flower I picked for mommy. Aren't we 2 of the most handsome little men you've ever seen!!

Water Spout


April 30, 2006 More From Tharpe's Mill. Here I am playing w/ a water spout off of a rock building. I'm not quite sure what to think about it.

Mommy & Rye In The Water

April 30, 2006 Here is me and mommy still at Tharpe's Mill. Mommy took me out into the middle of the water. She wouldn't let me put my feet in though because she said the water was too cool. I'm getting to be such a big boy. Soon I'll be bigger than mommy!!

Family Photo 2

April 30, 2006 Our family. Nana Rita took another family photo at Tharpe's Mill for us, this time on the stairs. Can you tell I was sleepy?? I refused to smile; but, at least I'm not crying! Don't we look nice together??

LOOK ... NO HANDS!!

April 28, 2006 Look at me ... I'm sittin' in the tree w/ no hands! I'm getting to be such a big boy. Daddy's still holding on just in case. Mommy thinks I'm getting a little too brave.

Family Photo

April 30, 2006 Nana Rita took a family photo of us at Tharpe's Mill today. We are sitting on a big rock w/ the falls behind us. It's really pretty here. It's one of mommy's favorite places.

Sittin' In The Grass

April 30, 2006 Mommy, Daddy, and I went to Tharpe's Mill today w/ my Nana Rita, Auntie Amber, and big cuz Brennan. I was sleepy; so, I didn't cooperate too well. Mommy was able to get a few shots though. Here I am sitting in the grass. I love to play in the grass.

Smelling the Azaleas

April 28, 2006 Hi everyone. Here I am in my back yard smelling of mommy's azalea bushes. Aren't they pretty? I like to play outside! I love grass and flowers and leaves and helicopters and anything else I can find to put in my mouth ... when mommy isn't watching and stopping me that is.

Fishing Buddies

April 2006 Here is Rylie in his "Fishing Buddies" Outfit that Poppy Irvin and Nana Rita bought for him at his baby shower. Doesn't he look cute! Just look at those big, bright blue eyes and huge smile! Chris and I are so blessed to have such a wonderful, happy baby boy! He is such a joy. God really answered our prayers 10 fold!! Rye also wants you to see his piggies. He really likes playing with his piggies. Does it show how proud his mommy and daddy are of him??

Rye & Piggy

March 22, 2006 This is my buddy Piggy! He sings "This little piggy went to market; this little piggy stayed home; etc..." His piggies light up and shake at me while he sings too. I can't help but to giggle. I LOVE PIGGY!

Meet My Buddy SpongeBob Squarepants

March 22, 2006 Meet my buddy SpongeBob Squarepants. He's as big as I am! He was my Easter Present from Nana Rita. I think I'll keep him forever!

Rylie & Kaedin

March 19, 2006 Rylie & Kaedin are growing up so quickly. They got to spend the day together Sunday. They love each other so much!

Kaedin & Rye

March 5, 2006 I had a big day today. My Granny Kay brought my big cousins Kaedin, Brooke, and Kimmy up to play with me. Here's a picture of me and Kaedin. Kaedin is 2 months older than me; and, he has a lot more hair! Aren't we just the cutest little fellas??

Poppy Irvin, Rylie, and Brennan

February 26, 2006 Poppy Irvin got to hold both the fat boys on his lap. Good thing for him that they were both being good at the same time. Look how proud Poppy Irvin is of his grandsons!

Nana Rita Has Her Hands Full!

February 26, 2006 Nana Rita has her hands full with her 3 grandsons! She says it isn't as easy as it looks to hold all 3 boys at once!

The Fat Boys Club

February 26, 2006 Trey is quickly growing and catching up to join "The Fat Boys Club" with his big cousins Rylie and Brennan. Can you tell how much they've grown and changed in just a month and a half? Brennan's slimming down since he began to crawl and get around; Rylie's still "Buddah Boy"; and, Trey isn't far behind them. We're very proud of our "Fat Boys"!

Our Little Men

January 8, 2006 Look at our little men! I think they were getting a little tired of posing for the camera ... can you tell? It was so hard to keep the secret that we had visited Tara, Tim, and Trey in Raleigh until after Poppy Irvin got his Birthday present. He was really surprised to get a big picture of all three boys, especially since he thought they hadn't all met each other yet.

"Rylie, Let's Talk About Brennan" ... Trey

January 8, 2006 This was so cute! It looked like little Trey was trying to tell Rylie a secret. Trey looks so little next to "Buddah Boy Rye".

The New Mommy Club

January 8, 2006 Meet "The New Mommy Club". Left to right ... Tammy & Rylie; Tara & Trey; and Amber & Brennan. We finally got to get the boys together for the first time to make a special Birthday present for Poppy Irvin. Can you believe all 3 of us had boys within 6 months of each other? God surely blessed our family 3 fold. Nana Rita and Poppy Irvin are gonna have a time spoiling all 3 boys!

Me and My Rocking Horse


March 2, 2006 My Nana Rita and Poppy Irvin got me a rocking horse for Christmas. I'm sitting up really good all by myself; so, I get to ride my horsey now! I like him! His head moves, his tail wags, and he makes noises. See my big smile! I'm having so much fun! Daddy still has to help me a little; but, I'm sure I won't need his help for much longer. I'm growing up SO FAST!! Mommy's afraid to blink her eyes!