Rylie's New Diet

Rylie has been diagnosed w/ Autism. We currently have Rylie on a special diet {Gluten Free and Casein Free}. He has made great improvement since we started this diet. This photo was taken at Uncle Jackie and Aunt Mary Lou's wedding. We packed Rylie's lunch and took it w/ us. He sat there like a big boy eating his food.

Rylie's Preschool Photo

Isn't he so handsome!!! I'm a very proud Mommy!!


Rylie attended Wilkesboro Baptist Church Preschool this year. He had the BEST teachers. They have made a world of difference in Rylie and will always have a special place in our hearts. We are all sad to see the year end. That's Mrs. Terri holding Rylie and Mrs. Tammy on the other end. They were the best and most patient teachers!


Deep In Thought

I just love this photo. Rylie looks so serious!!

I Got Caught

I got caught!
Oh well, you know my mommy can't resist my smile!! How could she get mad at this face????

Measuring The TV



Well, mommy can't even wash the dishes w/o little Rye getting into something. He WAS watching Alvin and the Chipmunks. He took his little chair, climbed up into the top drawer of the entertainment center, took the DVD out of the DVD player, and reached up on top of the TV for a small measuring tape. When I no longer heard the TV playing I walked into the living room to see little Rye measuring the TV!!! His daddy said it's his way of telling us he needs a bigger TV.


Hi To All

I know I have not added any new photos of my dear Rylie in a very long time. Upon request, I have decided to start adding new photos again. My little guy is growing up so fast!!! He's no longer the little "budha boy" that he was when I first started this blog.

Rylie is now 2.5 years old. He will turn 3 on September 10th!!! Where has the time gone??? Anyway, I'll add as often as I can. Hope you all enjoy!

All Our Love,
Tammy, Chris and Rylie Love

PS. You can still go back and look at the old photos. Each new photo will post on top of the previous. Click under Archives to go back to older posts.

Bubble Boy

January 9, 2007. I have bubbles in my tubby tonight. I'm fascinated by the bubbles. Mommy put some on my head; and, I put my face down in them to feel them on my face. Here I am playing with my cup and ball. There's bubbles in my cup too!!

Fishy Face

January 8, 2007. I like to make fishy face!! I'm a fishy in purple water!!

I'm A Work Of Art!

January 8, 2007. Look at me ... I'm the Art work!! I got bath paints for Christmas. I'm trying them all out on me. Ain't I priceless??

Tubby Fun

January 8, 2007. Here I am playing in the tubby!! Yes, my water is purple thanks to my Curious George Fizzy Tablets Mommy and Daddy got me. I'm also playing with my Elmo Finger Paint/Bubbles that Auntie Lori and Uncie Kurt got me for Christmas. Can you tell how much fun I'm having!! I loved tubbies before; but, now they're even better!!!

Driving Daddy's Truck

January 6, 2007. Here I am with Daddy and Bailey in Daddy's big red truck. It used to be my Daddy's Daddy's truck. I like it. Daddy let me drive it down the road when Mommy went in the house.

Happy Baby

December 2006. Here's Rylie making faces while Mommy's trying to take his picture in front of the Christmas tree. He's holding a tube of bubbles from a wedding ... it almost looks like he's trying to sing into his microphone!! Isn't he just a little doll!!!

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.