February

I guess things have slowed down a little since Disney but not much.  When we got home, we had a little playdate party for Ryan since he didn't have any of his friends at his real birthday party.   Then, we went to Grandma and Granddads for another party--for Ryan, Great-Grandma, Ryan, Mom, and Grandma and Granddad. It was the biggest party ever!!

The next week was Valentine's and Mom helped throw a really good party at school. Ryan came, of course, and got into everything, but nobody minded.  Dad has taken me to a couple of UofR basketball games and I'm quite the fan.  It's so much fun..and it's just the two of us b/c Ryan is too little so he and Mom stay at home!

We've had some really nice weather here and there so we've been outside more, which I love.  We have had a couple of days at the park and lots of time outside at home. Mom's been in such a good mood lately--I think Spring must be close!

Playdate for Ryan's Birthday

 Valentine's Party at school

 My friend Alex and I

 Ryan and Anna Rose at the park

 Mom trying to get a picture...oh yeah, we went to church!! Granddad will be so proud ;)

 I've left the best for last. There's big news around here..huge news!!!!!  Guess what?!?!

I can ride without training wheels!!! I did it! It didnt take any time at all for me to learn and now I'm a pro. I am so excited and Mom and Dad are really proud of me.  

I guess that's about it....I gotta go ride my bike!

Disneyworld

Some more Disneyworld pictures......

Ryan and I playing

 Captain Hook

 Ryan just wouldn't let go

 See the excitement on his face?

 Walking around like a big guy

 The Big Cheese

 A cute picture of me, dad, and Ryan

 Mima and I on Dumbo

 I'm a really good driver. I don't know why everyone argued over who had to ride with me

 Thunder Mountain

 Mom spent a lot of time carrying Ryan around like this

 The Birthday Boy

 Singing Happy Birthday

 Blowing out the candle

 One last huge...time to head home

It was so much fun! Mom said we have to wait a couple more years before we go back but I'm thinking that after they get a little rest, they'll be ready to go again!!

Playing Catch-Up

Well, we got through the holidays but I had an even bigger surprise in January!  One Friday morning, Mom and Dad woke me up really early, got me dressed, and whisked Ryan and I away to Disneyworld.  We were so surprised and had so much fun there. It was Ryan's first trip and we celebrated his first birthday there with Winnie the Pooh (and Tigger Too)!  Halfway through the trip, we got another surprise!  MiMa and PaPa showed up at breakfast one day and stayed with us the rest of the trip.  I couldn't believe it!

I rode Space Mountain this time but I hated it. It was too dark and too fast. I also rode Hollywood Hotel and wasn't a big fan of that, either. Other than that, I rode everything there (except the Aerosmith roller coaster--I'm still too short) and loved it all. 

Mom didnt take as many pictures as she has in the past but I figure it's because she had a big 'ol baby in her arms most of the time.  She said it was a lot more work with two of us at Disneyworld!  We all had so much fun, though, and I'm already asking how long we have to wait until we go back.

Here's some of the pictures we did take....

The looong bus ride from the airport

 Donald in Mexico

 My favorite ride--Toy Story

 Ryan LOVED all of the furry characters

 and Minnie :)

 Woody

 Bathtime might have been the best part of Ryan's day

 Self-portrait of Mom and I

 It was a little chilly

 Alice in Wonderland

 Dad was there too ;)

 Dad and Ryan

I think I've hit my picture limit. More to folllow......

Well, I started this entry on Dec 14th, so I guess I'll try to finish it!

Happy Holidays!!  Ours have started out great. We had thanksgiving THREE times--one at Grandma's, one at Uncle Rick and Leslie's, and one at Audrey's.  Man, were we stuffed! 

I've been lots of fun stuff, including spending three nights with grandma and granddad where I was spoiled rotten!  The weekend before that, I went to two christmas parades, which were really fun. It was cold but it was worth it because they hand out candy!  Dad went to the Hokie football game in Charlotte so it was just Mom, Ryan, and I but we had a blast!

We just got back from Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg. Mom and Dad surprised me (and Ryan, I guess) with a little trip there.  It was really fun until I came down with a little bug on the way home.  I've been curled up on the couch for the last day and a half but I'm starting to feel better. Mom says that she can tell I'm feeling better because I'm picking on my brother. ha!

This is where I stopped writing so I'll just update with some pics because that's what we all really want anyway!

Richmond Parade with Davis

 Did you hear about the busted up Rudolph?

 Mom took us to a Christmas Play and lunch where Ryan got to meet Mrs. Claus up close and personal

 We saw Santa at Bass Pro three times and then the REAL Santa Claus at the Children's Museum

 I got a Wii!!!!

 One of Ryan's favorite gifts

 Ryan was a little overwhelmed by Christmas

 Snowball fights with Dad

 Granddad helped me build this snowman

 Mom made us all get dressed up and had a picture lady come to our house and take 3 billion pictures.  It lasted forever but Mom was real happy and Dad says we have to do stuff like that sometimes.  Here's one of her favorites of us all.

 Me at the Great Wolf