Saturday, August 28, 2010

Moments with Aunt B

Blair sent me this email one afternoon while she kept the kids at my house:

Frances threw a ball in the fountain causing water to splash in Avery's face. She ran away crying, so I went to comfort her. Turned my head for less than a minute and when I turned back to look at the fountain, Riggs was gone. Started to panic, calling his name. After saying his name about 10 times, out he came from the doggy door. I said, "Riggs Trey Ryan! You scared me to death! Don't do that!" which got Avery over her tears. She came running to the door and started shaking her finger at Riggs. "No! Wigs. No. (pause for effect) Wigs. No."

She is a spit fire!!


The funny part is I can see her doing this. With her little finger moving side to side.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Playing at Aunt B's

Yesterday after school Anne had an important errand to run and need help with the twins.  I eagerly offered to watch them since it has been so long since they have come over to play!   The kids had a great time playing and Charlotte loved having more "students" around to play school. 
Looks like Riggs and Avery take after their mama!
But not too surprising, Avery won out and got the treasured toy!
Aunt B, how do I eat this cheese and suck on my nu-nu?
Let's see...like this?
Why isn't this working!?
Much better.  One at a time.
Riggs loved his "ball" (a balloon) and loved tossing it up in the air.
The coolest cook in town.
What?  This is how Aunt Clair does it.
Poor Riggs had enough of these loud ladies and kept running to the front door.  He would hang on the door handles and cry, "Mama!  Mamaaaaa!"
Trying to put on the sun glasses like Sister.
One handsome dude!
Avery watching Charlotte eat very closely.  She studied Charlotte for a good two minutes before she tried eating her own dinner.
Okay, okay. I think I can do this.
Success!  BIG bite!

Riggs on the other had needed me to load his spoon, but after that he took over....unless Aunt B happened to put a carrot on his spoon. He is not a fan of carrots and would shoo away any spoonful that had a visible carrot.

Big bite for Riggs.  Either he is scared of my cooking or he tasted the carrot I snuck in there.  I'm going with the carrot!
Hey!  Where did all those loud girls go?
Shhhh...don't tell them I am enjoying the peace and quiet.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Happy Birthday Dearie







Avery just wanted a little taste.



- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Avery Moment

Avery Moment: we had to walk to the car in a drizzly rain after MDO. As soon as the rain drops hit her head she whined and then covered her head as if she didn't want to mess up her hair. Little does she know she has my hair...the rain isn't what messes it up it's the humidity!!!


- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Caroline's 2nd birthday party

This morning was Caroline's second birthday party at the zoo.  The twins had a blast despite the heat and enjoyed climbing around on the big play set. 

Here are some moments captured by Aunt B and Mama.
Avery having a blast
Avery getting kisses from Daddy.
Avery, the very serious lion
Riggs, the silly lion
Avery (still serious), Frances, Charlotte, and Riggs (more interested in posing behind the lion)

Monday, August 2, 2010

Baby Stats

Just a little update on our Crying Ryans! This is from our 18 Month well baby appointment.


8-02-10
Avery Kathryn
Weight: 26 lbs 1 oz (70th percentile)
Height: 32 inches (50th percentile)
Head: 19 inches (74th percentile)

8-02-10
Riggs Trey
Weight: 25 lbs 10 0z (45th percentile)
Height: 31 1/4 inches (15th percentile)
Head: 18 3/4 inches (40th percentile)