Birch Bay

18 Months Old

My Little boy is growing so fast.

I can't believe it...

He is already a year and a half

Full of energy

Full of fun

This little guy is always on the run

A few words to describe this little guy.

Determined, sweet, cheerful, strong willed, curious, playful, silly

Oh I can't believe how fast the time has gone by.

He is talking so much, a new word everyday

And sentences to....

It blows us away.

ABC's and 123's

He is the smartest little boy, I have to say

The most lovable boy

He holds his mommy's heart in his little hands

And he is his Daddy's pride and Joy

We are having so much fun

Every new memory is as great as the first one.

My Outside Boy

Riri love to be OUTSIDE

If it was up to him, he would be outside all the time.

He especially likes the park, so we try to take him there as much as we can.

He loves to run around and play on all the toys.

He is getting so big.

He climbs up and goes down the slide all by himself.

By the time we are done playing he is all worn out

And so are Dan and I ....

Happy Birthday

Dan, Travis, Leslie, Ross

We have a bunch of birthdays in February and March

I decided to have everyone over to celebrate

together.

Mom made a yummy dinner

Thanks mom....

And we had cake and ice cream.

Happy Birthday to everyone......

Happy Birthday

to you....

Dan's Birthday was today.

He is 29

Last year in the 20's

Three birthday boys

Cool Fort

Fort Fun

Dan and I had so much fun showing Riley how to make a fort.

We played forever.

Riley thought it was the coolest thing,

He brought his books and his toys in the fort

He wanted mommy and Daddy to come in the fort and play too.

Daisy and Duke thought the fort was pretty cool too.

They kept trying to get in

A Day at the ZOO

It was a beautiful day so we decided to take the kids to the ZOO.

This was Riley's first trip to the zoo where he really noticed all the animals

He had a blast.

He ran everywhere and got so excited when he saw a new animal.

The Monkeys were the best.

We sat and watched them for ever.

Swinging back and forth and back and forth .

They were so funny.

Riley even started making Monkey sounds.

My little Monkey.

The walrus was another excited thing for the kids.

My friend Michelle heard of the comb trick and thought she would try it.

You bring a comb and you put it against the glass.

Then flick the comb.

The animal comes right up to the glass

It was so cool. The kids loved it.

I think Riley got a little scarred but I don't blame him that thing is like 100X his size.

Another cool animal was the Porcupine.

There quills are so big and pointy. They suck them straight up.

I think Riley wanted to go play with them.

Good thing for the glass.

All of the animals were fun.

We can't wait until next time to see all the animals again.

Well Child Check up- 18months

Riley had his 18 month Well child check up today.

He is growing....

22lbs and 32 in

He is now in the 10th percentile. =)

The Doctor said he is growing great and he is a healthy boy.

Riley loves the Doctor. I know weird but he does. He let the doctor do everything and he just sat there with a smile.

The Doctor says Riley is very smart and appears ADVANCED for his age.

I knew my little boy was smart, but it is nice to hear it from the professionals.

The visit went great, all except the three shots he had to get. Two in one leg and one in the other.

Riley just kept looking at the nurse and wondering what he was doing.

And then

POKE..POKE..POKE.

Man I hate shots, but I know they are what is best.

He got cute band aids and although he shed some tears....

He still said bye bye to his nurse and even blew him a kiss.

What a good boy.

Riley's little legs.

OUCH.

Valentines Day

Happy Valentines Day

We Spent the morning together as a family.

We had Cinnamon rolls for breakfast and then played.

Then we let Riley open his gift from mommy and daddy

He loved it =)

I told Riley that he was Mommy's Valentine.

And then he gave me a kiss. I think I am Riley's Valentine.

We drove down to Montesano and spent a couple hours with my parents and then we left... Without RiRi. He is going to spend a few days with Omi and Papa.

That means that Dan and I had the rest of the night together.

ALONE.

We went out to dinner and then came home and watched a movie.

We had a great Valentines day.

Here is us attempting to get a picture together

We got it right the second time.

Ah..... How cute.

LOVE

Miracle

Bronson is a MIRACLE.

Bronson in a coma in the IUC

Bronson before the accident

Bronson just a few days ago. Out of a coma and doing well (per Sara's blog)

This Little boy is Bronson. He drowned in his bathtub on 1/30/10 and was in a coma on life support for almost 2 weeks. This beatuiful boy belongs to Matt and Sara Staker from Utah. They also have 3 other boys. I do not know this family, we have never met..

But I feel like I know them.

I found there blog when I was looking on face book one day.

Grab your tissues and read this amazing story. It begins on Feb 1st.

http://stakerzxposed.blogspot.com/

I have been reading since the beginning and have cried more than I have cried in a long time and Prayed harder than I think I have ever prayed. I have lost sleep thinking about this family and was always anxiously waiting to see Sara's next post so that I could have an update. I have shared this with my family, friends, co-workers and on face book. This little boy is a miracle

MIRACLE

I am so happy that this story has a happy ending and that Bronson is home with his family.

I am asking everyone I know to help donate to this little boy. Their family has set up an account

1. matt's sister mindy has said,
"We have set up an account at Wells Fargo.
PLEASE instead of buying food to make them dinner..
Donate $5, $10.. whatever you may have on their behalf.
As we all know the ICU isn't cheap. Just the life flight for B cost $15,000. :(...
The account is set up under "The Bronson Staker Donation account".
If we could even make a little dent in what will be an EXTREME amount,
I know they would be tremendously grateful.
In speaking with Matt, I know all he asks for are prayers.
This is MY plea. My desire to in some small way help them."

Riley's Valentines.

Riley had a great time at his Valentines Day Party.

He made a cute hat, Which he really doesn't like to wear but mommy wanted a picture.

He had a cute little bag with his name on it and was full of Valentines from all his friends.

He loved pulling all of them out and showing them to us.

Look mom and dad.

His stash of valentines, candy and more.

His favorite was his balloon from Janet. He has been taking it all over the house with him.

Had to get one more picture of his cute hat.

Valentines Day Party

Today Riley is having a Valentines day party at daycare. He had so much fun filling out his valentines for all his friends. He is going to have so much fun handing all of them out to his friends. I told Riri to remember that Mommy is his #1 Valentine.


Coloring all his Valentines

Working Hard....



My Handsome boy with his Valentine for Janet


A Special Valentine for Shannon too.

Super Bowl Sunday

Today is Super Bowl Sunday. Dan and I both have to work, but Riley got to celebrate and have fun. My sister took him down to my parents house and they had a super bowl party. Riri was all dressed up in his football gear (I know the Seahawks were not playing), He was pretty cute. They had a great day. At work we had a potluck and had the game on in one of the rooms. Saints won. =)

Happy Groundhogs Day

Today is groundhogs day and Riley made his own little groundhog at daycare. We hope for a short winter and we can't wait for spring and summer.