We had a BALL........

First I have to say beware LOTS of party pictures ahead!!!!

We had a great day today celebrating Ryder's Birthday! Noah and Sawyer's Birthday's both fell on Easter Sunday so they had good size parties. I wanted to have a fun theme and do Ryder's Birthday! I went with primary colors and balls....think ball pit. I had so much fun. Seriously I want to plan parties!!! Here are all the pictures. It was so fun! I love being with family. Thank you Mom and Jody for all your help and bringing food. It was such a great afternoon!!!!

The Birthday Boy.....


The food table...I wish I had gotten pictures with the food on it!

Close up of the food table.......

The cake or cupcakes.....Thanks Katie for the frosting recipe...It was a hit I don't think I will ever do store bought again!

Close up of the cupcakes.....





I cut out a ton of circles and pictures of Ryder and put them everywhere....even some on sticks in the food so fun!!!


OPening presents....Ryder loved holding the cards!


The high chair......before the cake


Birthday boy again.....


Crawling around......


Nana and Papa.....


More presents........




Sawyer LOVED the party hat!


Give me cake........


mmmm...thats what he wanted!!!!



The boys loved tickling and playing with uncle Ryan.....


Upside down.....it worked he zonked out in about five minutes......

Picture please............


Bed time...........





Now it's mine....I had so much fun....time to clean up! I love Birthday parties!!!!!

REALLY ..... A Year Ago?????

I can't believe this was a year ago.....It is so crazy how the time flies....
I woke up last year on this day feeling yucky....I was feeling yucky anyway....high blood pressure and lots of drugs to stop labor didn't do well for me....but this day felt different I felt like it was THE day......So I made Jeff take a belly shot. So scary.....

Right before the emergency C-Section......I remember feeling SO nervous. My Dr. was off that day it was a Friday. Luckily he should up moments after this...in his golf clothes I was so relieved...seriously he is the best OB if you need one...CALL ME!



Everything was a whirlwind of LOTS of emotions and LOTS of scary moments after the c-section. I still can't believe I didn't get to hold my baby or see him for more than a moment until the next day....I was soooo sick and groggy after the surgery I couldn't make it up to NICU.

Having a baby in the NICU is the scariest thing....even though I knew Ryder was going to be fine and come home with us. There are so many LITTLE babies with very scary problems. It is so nerve racking the ENTIRE time! This is part of the reason I am not sure we will have another....I am SO scared that this will all happen again!


This year at times seemed to go SO slow....Ryder was so unhappy in the beginning. I am so glad that he is so much happier. I can't believe what a joy he is. He LOVES people and gets so excited when we are out and about......except the other day...and I tell you, you had to see it to believe it. Those who are around him often don't believe me.
Ryder is finally crawling up on fours, pulling himself up in his crib. He loves to be outside....he will just sit in the yard while I make dinner and watch his crazy brothers.
I am so grateful for this last year. I feel like I have grown so much and learned a lot. I am not so sure how I am going to do Three toddlers....luckily Noah is becoming more of a help everyday. I love the four age...except the talking back.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RY RY!!!! We love you and can't wait to celebrate this weekend!!!