Ryler's Blessing

Ryler was blessed yesterday, February 20th in my parents ward. Ryler was given a very wonderful blessing by his Daddy, accompanied by his Grandpas and Uncles. Afterward we went back to my parents house where Ryler enjoyed endless amounts of snuggles and the rest of us enjoyed some super yummy food. Thanks to all who were able to come and to those who wanted to but couldn't due to yucky weather. Thanks to all who helped with food, and a HUGE thanks to my Mamma for making it all happen!

Man of the hour :)

So Handsome :)

Ryler with Mom and Dad

Our attempt at a family picture. Tray was very excited about it as you can see lol

Unpacking

** First I wanted to clarify for our WY friends that we did indeed move back to Rock Springs. We are in the Silver Ridge apartments again. So we will see you guys at church! We need to get some volleyball going again too :) **

The last couple weeks for us have been pretty boring to tell ya the truth. The boys and I really don't go anywhere. We stay at home and do our thing cause Darren takes our only car to work. Darren has been working insane hours which have been killing us all. He leaves at 6 in the morning and never gets home before 7 at night. Its awful! The poor thing is so tired. He is running on a route that should have split ages ago cause its HUGE. So he is working himself to death. He is so tired by the time he gets home I barely have time to get food in him after he showers before he's ready to crash. Hopefully things improve soon! Its been rough not seeing him. So the unpacking is going pretty slow. There are still boxes all around. I do what I can between feedings and playing with Tray and making sure they gets fed and bathed and clothed, while trying to exercise eat AND shower everyday. lol There just isn't enough time to unpack. Plus we have all been sick which hasn't made life any easier on anyone. Poor Ryler is still throwing up. Any suggestions on how to get him to stop? lol He's not normally a throw up baby.. I guess I just have to wait till this darn bug decides to leave us all alone. But on the happier note, we will be headed down to Sandy this weekend to bless Ryler in my parents ward. We figured it'd be better than making everyone drive all the way to Rock Springs and trying to get our place ready in time. I'm really excited! So my next post will be about that I'm sure! We also just got our tax return back which is amazing so we are planning to go get Darren his own car so I wont have to be stranded here all the time anymore Yay. :) Sorry this was so boring. But we are pretty boring these days lol

Just a few pictures :)

My sweet sleeping boys.

I really cherish these moments! Before I know it they're always awake again lol

Tray's MEGA lashes! They're incredible just like Darren's

Ryler loves being up and looking around

Ha ha Look at those chins. I love my Chunk-a-lunk :)

On To Colder and Windier Things

This cute boy is all bundled up and ready to face some intense WYOMING wind.

Yep, we're back in Wyoming as of yesterday. Darren's dad is down two drivers and really needed some help. Darren wanted to help his dad and decided he wanted to move back and drive a FedEx route for him again. It was early enough in the semester when we decided to make the move that Darren was able to switch his classes to online and will be continuing his education with USU that way. So we are currently surrounded by a million boxes trying to figure out where to start to get everything unpacked and put away. lol The craziness in our lives never ends.

On a more fun, more baby-oriented note...

I took Ryler to the doctor last week to get a few things checked out and found out that he weighed 8 lbs 10 oz!!! At 5 1/2 weeks. (5.7 at birth) That is a BIG boy in our little family. Tray only weighed 9 lbs at his 4 month check up. So we were blown away to find out that our little chunk really is a CHUNK! lol We are so happy and blessed to have such a healthy happy baby.

Well until next time, I'm sure we will unpacking away and trying not to FREEZE!!

One Month Old

My sweet little Ryler-Roo is one month old today. I know every mom thinks it and every mom says it but wow that went by so fast! I feel like we're barely getting the hang of things lol Maybe I'm just a slow learner. Anyways we love him so much and are having so much fun watching him learn and grow. Tray is learning to be a very helpful, albeit sometimes very whiney, big brother. He loves holding and kissing his little brother and makes sure to point out his "baby brother" to anyone who comes over :) At Ryler's 2 week check up he was 5.13 which we were so excited about it since nursing was still rocky. It's going much better now and we are so happy that this kid will actually eat unlike his older brother. lol I am guessing he is in the 6 lbs range now. He eats ALL the time and is getting some meat on his little bones and growing into his double chin. Speaking of which I better add some pics quick and end this. He is currently grunting and growling at me cause he wants eat again. I just love him!

One month old!

He is starting to smile :) So cute!

He is a very stretchy boy. Even in his sleep he is moving and stretching.

Am I the only one who gets babies with frog bodies? lol

Very deep in thought.

My sweet brothers :)

I just can't get enough of these two!

(ok that is actually a lie.. I would LOOOVE and nice long nap without a baby to feed or a toddler to entertain.. just one. That's all I ask. But apart from being very sleep deprived, I can't get enough lol :)

Our Newest Baby

We got a new car!
It's a Chevy Equinox. Yay for all wheel drive :)

We just LOVE it!!

Introducing.....

RYLER REID ANDERSON!!

Born December 27 at 11:47 pm.

Weighing in at 5 lbs 7.4 oz

Measuring 18.5 inches long

Just a little guy for sure, but strong and healthy and absolutely adorable!

We love him sooo much and are sooo happy to finally meet him and be able to bring him home!

Santa! Candy!

A few weeks ago Tray and I saw Santa at Walmart. Tray wasn't all too excited about sitting on his lap but was rewarded with candy which he loved and has been talking about since. Every time he sees Santa anything he gets all excited and jabbers on about how Santa gave him candy. Last week my mom's side of the family had their annual Christmas party. I have been to this party every year of my life and love that I get to see my little man enjoying the same tradition. Santa comes and gives all the kids presents. Since Tray had met Santa a few weeks before he was much better prepared than the previous years. He didn't love sitting on his lap but he made it through it and got his present which he just loved. It was great being there again and spending time with family! Till next year guys!

Hope everyone is ready for CHRISTMAS!! It's soo close! So exciting! Little baby Anderson should be here sometime in the next week. (Hopefully not right ON Christmas lol) but my next post should include a new little face! I can't wait!!

2008 Tray and Santa picture

2009 Tray and Santa picture (ha ha poor guy)

2010 Tray and Santa picture (much better than the previous two I must say)

Tray opening his present.. what could it be?? Of COURSE a truck. lol What else?

We have always had the same Santa that I can remember up until last year.. The new Santa just doesn't quite fit the costume as well it seems lol This picture is compliments of my sister in saw Robyn who with my other siblings had the honor of sitting right behind Santa. Haha!! (notice his belt..... NOT around his waist?) ha ha Oh I love it.