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!

"I Got It!!"

February 24, 2006 I got the ball all by myself!! Look how good I can sit up all by myself too!! I'm only 5 1/2 months old now!! I know ... I'm a big boy!! It's so much easier to grab the toys sitting up. I Love my new play wall!!

Lookin' At The Ball On Play Wall

February 24, 2006 I'm seeing the ball on my play wall for the first time. Can I hold myself up with one hand and grab the ball with the other?? Hmmm, let's see.

My Gymtastics Play Wall!!

February 24, 2006 Here I am playing with my monkey wheel on my new play wall. When I turn the wheel it plays music; and, it has lights on top that light up. I figured that out really quick ... within minutes! I can reach out and turn it all by myself too!! Ain't I a smart little devil??

Peeking Out From My New Toy!

February 24, 2006 Mommy and Daddy got me a new toy tonight at Walmart! It's a Fisher Price Gymtastic Play Wall. I love it! I can't crawl yet; so, mommy pushes me through the toys. Maybe this will encourage me to crawl faster! I'm already trying. It also has a monkey wheel that I am really good at turning. It plays music and lights up when I turn the wheel. I catch on quick!

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Fan

February 24, 2006 My Granny Kay got me this Dale Earnhardt, Jr. shirt before I was born. I finally got it out to wear last night. I had a red pair of pants and a little red hat that matched. Ain't I cute?? I'm watching daddy put together my new toy!

The "Rye View Mirror"

February 24, 2006 I'm checking myself out in the "Rye View Mirror". My bouncie toy has a little mirror on it. It adjusts just like mommy's rear view mirror in the car. Only, this mirror is the "Rye View Mirror" because I use it to view Rye! I can't ignore the beautiful baby in the mirror!!

Pick Me Up

February 23, 2006 This is my "pick me up" sign. I'm growing up so fast. I've learned that if I do this to mommy or daddy they can't resist picking me up and hugging me. My favorite time to do this is when I want out of the stroller or buggy. Daddy falls for it everytime ... sucker!! How could anyone resist this little face???

SHARING

Februaury 23, 2006 This is me and big cousin Bennan sharing my elephant mirror. Mommy is trying to teach us to share. Aren't we being good little boys today??

Me & Kitty

February 19, 2006 Here I am with my kitty I got for Christmas. We're trying to blow mommy a kiss. I really like kitty. He roars at me and has the same color hair as mommy! I practice pulling kitty's hair when mommy pulls her hair back out of my reach. Kitty's my buddy, as long as he understands I don't share the Moo Juice!! Ain't we cute!!

NO, Don't Count Yet!!

February 22, 2006 Here is my big cuz Brennan holding me down. "Help Daddy! Don't just sit there! Help Rye Rye!" One of theses days I'll catch up with Brennan and get him!

Daddy, Protect Me!!

February 22, 2006 Big Cousin Brennan came back to stay w/ us today. Here we are playing in the floor. Daddy is playing referee. So far Brennan has bitten me and scratched my eye. I decided to hold onto daddy's leg for protection today.

Hugging My Monkey

February 21, 2006 Here I am hugging my red monkey that Menaw and Pap Love got me for Valentine's Day. I'm trying to teach him to roll over w/ me!

In The Tubby

February 18, 2006 I was still trying to ignore mommy in the tubby; but, she rolled me over and took my picture anyway! She's gone crazy with that new camera ... somebody help me!!!

My 1st Tummy Time Tubby!!

February 18, 2006 This was my first tubby on my tummy! I'm getting so good at tummy time and holding myself up that mommy decided to let me take a tubby on my tummy. I loved it!!! I played w/ my toys and ignored mommy while she took pictures and video taped the event! Look at my beautiful big blue eyes!!

Swinging With Mommy

February 17, 2006 Here I am swinging on my mommy's lap at the lake. Daddy likes mommy's new camera too! We didn't get to stay too long today because it was getting cool. It was 70 degrees today ... tomorrow it's supposed to snow!!

Rye Swinging

February 17, 2006 This is a picture of me on the swing at the lake. Mommy's holding me on by myself for daddy to take a picture. She was swinging me on her lap. I like to swing!!

Reading The Newspaper

February 17, 2006 Here I am reading today's newspaper. Mommy left it in the floor; so, I rolled over to it to look at the pictures and see how it tasted. I got mad when daddy took away the Kohl's sales book! They don't let me have any fun!!

I LOVE MY MOMMY!!

February 17, 2006 Today mommy and daddy took me to the lake for the first time. I watched Bailey swim for a little while; next, mommy and I played on the swings; then, daddy took our picture sitting on a bench. I was hugging my mommy here. I LOVE MY MOMMY!!

Handsome Little Man In The Mirror!!

February 16, 2006 I've discovered mommy's mirror! I can't help but look at the handsome little man in the mirror!! Here I'm holding the mirror. Other times I roll over and drool on the baby in the mirror. I'm growing up so fast!!!

Mommy & Rye

February 15, 2006 Daddy couldn't resist playing w/ mommy's new camera ... it's so much faster than her old one! Can you see the love my mommy has for me?? She's totally wrapped around my little piggie!!

Daddy Kisses

February 15, 2006 Mommy got her new camera today and tortured us w/ pictures forever!! Here daddy is kissing me trying to get me to smile. I love my daddy!!

Quick Second Between Cries

February 13, 2006 Just a quick second between cries! I was ready for my midday Moo Juice; but, my mommy insisted on taking this picture!! We went to play with my big cousin Kaedin today. Kaedin turned 7 months old today!! Granny Kay wanted my mommy to take pictures of Kaedin for Auntie Amanda. After I let mommy get this picture I got my Moo Juice. Mommy's so funny. She thinks she's in control; but, I have her wrapped around my little piggie!!

Thinking

September 28, 2005 Today is mommy and daddy's 3rd wedding anniversary. I wasn't due to be born until 2 days ago; but, I was too excited and came on September 10, 2005 at 5:08pm. Mommy caught me thinking ... "I should only be 2 days old"!

Rylie in Antlers

December 2005 Can you believe my mommy and daddy dressed me up with reindeer antlers for Christmas?? What do they think I am ... the girls?? This was mommy's favorite outfit. She said I looked so handsome in it; but, I showed her ... I quickly out grew it! Of course, I quickly out grow everything! Mommy takes way too many pictures of me .. and she's getting a new camera next week ... AHHHH!!!

Me and Big Cousin Brennan

February 1, 2006 Here I am playing with my big cousin Brennan. He is 4 months older than me ... and, he's a toy theif! Every toy I try to play with he tries to take away ... SEE! I love him anyway though. We're buddies!

Kangaroo Hugs

January 22, 2006 Me and Daddy just got out of the tubby! If you could see daddy's face you'd see that I look just like him!! We're just chillin' and sharing my baby lotion! I'm pulling the hair on daddy's chest too ... see my mischief little smile!!

Poppy's Santa!!!

December 24, 2005 MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Mommy couldn't resist sharing this photo of me and Poppy Irvin. See, we always get together on Christmas Eve to exchange gifts ... usually really late. Poppy was sleepy {but, he's kind of playing possum too}. Nana Rita put on his "Santa Outfit" so I could have my picture made w/ Santa! Ain't we precious??

Sleepin' With My Glow Worm

January 30, 2006 Here I am sleeping in my swing with my glow worm after a long day of play. Paw Randy gave me my glow worm for Christmas. It took me a while to get use to it; but, now I love it. I can make it sing and light up all by myself! He's my buddy. Don't I look sweet??

Watchin' TV

January 30, 2006 Here I am watching TV ... my favorite pass time ... in my new doggie outfit mommy ordered for me online. There's a white doggie w/ a grey spot around it's eye on it that looks just like my doggie "snakie"! I just get more and more handsome each day don't I??

Mommy, Daddy, and Rylie

December 18, 2005 This is a photo taken by Nana Rita of me with my mommy and daddy right before Christmas 2005. Daddy wanted to dress up like me too ... see his elf hat! This is my very first Christmas; and, Nana Rita bought me this special outfit to wear just for the occasion. My big cousin Brennan got one just like it too. I am 3 months old in this photo ... I'm a big boy aren't I? I still like to hold my mommy's hand though. I love my mommy and daddy; and, they tell me I'm a very special gift from GOD!!!

Sunbathing

September 2005 This is an oldie; but, it's one of mommy's favorites. See, I was a little jaundice at first; so, the doctor told mommy to sunbathe me outside in just my diapie. Mommy sat indian style in the driveway {see her piggie sticking out?} and laid me on her legs while daddy took my picture ... I knew how to pose even then!! Can't you tell how much I loved it! I already knew I was a handsome little devil ... I only heard it a million times a day! And, look what BIG FEET I have!! Everybody say "aawww".

Birdie By The Tail Feathers

February 10, 2006 Can you believe I'm 5 months old today??? Here I am playing on my play gym Auntie Amber gave me ... I've got birdie by the tail feathers!!

Blue Eyes

February 1, 2006 I'm finally starting to practice my "tummy time". I get frustrated really easy when I realize I can't go anywhere yet. Mommy couldn't resist taking this picture when she was in the floor with me. Mommy says I have Daddy's beautiful blue eyes!! What do you think??

Rylie's First Shower

February 7, 2006 I just wanted to share my first shower with you. Mommy propped me up in the corner using a bath pillow and gave me my tubby toys. I had a great time!! See my toy net ... it's empty because all my toys were in the tubby.

Rylie In His Bounce Bounce Baby

January 6, 2006 This is Rylie in his Bounce Bounce Baby. It's like a walker without wheels. He's holding his large froggie rattle.