Wednesday, September 21, 2011

14 months

Ryah is now 14 months old and is sassy!  She is very head strong which I am thankful for, but it makes parenting very challenging at times (I don't remember anyone saying this was a difficult age to deal with!)  When she doesn't get her way- Watch OUT!  Matt and I are doing our best at parenting her- but she likes to test the waters!... I wonder who she gets that from?  he he

Don't get me wrong- she can be an angel at times.  It was so cute the other day I was in California for a meeting, so she had some quality time with daddy.  I called one evening to make sure things were going alright (just a motherly instinct).  I talked to Ryah on the phone and at the end of the mini conversation we had she kissed the phone!  That melted my heart!

I think she is so cute in this picture!



devilish grin!

At 14 months Ryah:
- is walking all over the place
-loves to play outside and pushed around on her trike ( I am sure the neighbors love to watch the tantrum she thows when it is time to go indoors)
-getting a little picky at the foods she eats- still loves fruits- doesn't care for chicken and veggies
-walks around with her baby dolls and gives them hugs and kisses
-LOVES puppies and dogs- everyday I pull up a video of puppies on the internet and she goes crazy!
-still hates to have her diaper changed
-plays with our cell phone and acts like she is talking to someone (she even tilts her head to the side)
-acts shy when first meeting new people
-dances with her hands in the air anytime she hears music
-shares her treats with Jessie (even though she knows this is not allowed!)
-still loves her curious buddy videos
-sleeps from 8pm to 6:30am and takes 2 naps during the day


Happy Fall to Everyone!




Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Wildlife Safari

On Labor Day we headed west of Omaha to the Zoo's Wildlife Safari Adventure to kill some time.  Not knowing what to expect, I was pleasantly suprised at the set up and actually how many people take the tour.  What I loved about this little adventure is you stay in your vehicle and drive through the different areas to see the animals in their habitat's.  There is a place you can get out and enjoy a picnic, or walk up through the woods to see the wolves and bears... we decided to wait until Ryah is a little older to tackle that adventure.  It was fun to watch Ryah get so excited when the elk and bison came right up to the truck.  I wish I would have caught it on video!  Here are a few pictures of the animals we saw:

Elk


Ryah looking at the pelicans

bald eagle-  I couldn't get over how large they really are!

Bison- and now I know the difference between bison and buffalo- thank you google!




Hope everyone was able to enjoy the wonderful weather we had on Labor Day!