2 years old

Well, I can start out by saying it seems like Ryah learns a new word everyday. She sure is talking up a storm, and even though Matt and I only understand about 50% of what she is saying, it won't be long and she will be carrying on a conversation with us.


Ryah had her appt with Dr. Andresen a week after she turned 2. I was a little worried about this visit, since over the past year Ryah has really developed a little phobia for doctor's offices. She had a few battles with ear infections this past winter, so I am sure she associates those feelings with all doctors/nurses. Ryah absolutely threw a fit while sitting on the scale and it took all my strength to make her lie still on the table to get an accurate height. After we made it through that, I thought this is probably going to be a pointless visit because there is NO WAY Dr. Andresen will be able to complete his exam on her. Much to my suprise- I was wrong!!! Ryah brought her baby doll with her to the appt and Dr. Andresen was so WONDERFUL about showing Ryah what he was going to do by first doing it to her babydoll. The exam went so well- and he didn't have any concerns. I am sure there are other pediatricians out there that do this kind of stuff, but Dr. Andresen tops the charts in my book!

Here are her stats from the visit:

Height 37 inches (98%)
Weight 29lbs 2oz (78%)
Head circum. 49.3 (90%)


Some of Ryah's favorite things are as follows:
-favorite toy: babydolls, coloring books
-favorite food: hot dogs, chicken nuggets, fruit snacks (you know... all the healthy stuff... ha ha)
-favorite song: "wheels on the bus" (we probably sing this at least 5 times a night- no lie!)
-favorite cartoon character: Minnie mouse


Some of Ryah's new words:
tootie... "cookie"
doopy... "Goofy" on Mickie Mouse Cartoon
pone... "phone"
durs... "purse"
mana... "banana"
duce... "juice"
pin cess... "princess"


Funny story I had to share with you guys: When Ryah isn't following directions, I usually say "Ryah, 1, 2, 3 NOW!" and then she knows I mean business. So the other night Ryah, Alisa, and I were sitting in the basement and Ryah wanted Matt down there to play as well. She yelled up to him by saying "Matt, sit chair NOW." We couldn't help but to laugh at her!

Here are a few of the most recent pictures of our little princess:

At the zoo with cousin Rylee (as Ryah would call her "Ryde")

Grandpa and Grandma Jensen treated us to a day at the zoo

At the swimming pool with mommy

Reading books with auntie "Seesa"

Always Beautiful!

Party- Minnie Mouse Style

In planning Ryah's 2 year party- I thought it would be appropriate to have a Minnie Mouse themed party, since she has a little obsession with Minnie Mouse right now.  Every morning while I am getting ready for work, Ryah lies in our bed with a glass of milk and watches the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.  It actually is a cute cartoon.  My plan was to have her take a nap and have the whole house decorated in Minnie Mouse crap before she woke up.  But wouldn't you know- she didn't lay down at her "normal" time and only took about an hour nap.  Oh well- everything still worked out.

            Ryah's 2nd Birthday Party Menu:

           -walking tacos/"tacos in a bag"

-bean dip

-fruit with dip

-mexi corn dip

-cupcakes

-cakepops

-snicker pie
 We had so much food and everything was delicious!

Here are a bunch of pictures that captured the perfect day

Minnie Mouse CakePops

Blow out the candles

Singing Happy Birthday to Ryah

Grandma G and Grandma J

Sharing fruit with Michael

 Ryah received such cute gifts.  We would tell her who the present was from, and she would bring the present to that person and open it in front of them.  She is so darn cute!  Some of them included:  babies, books, chair and table set, outfits, floor piano, and a sprinkler and beach towel.  Here are a few snapshots of her opening the gifts.

Pin the flower on Minnie Mouse-  this kept these two busy for hours!

Cool like my aunt Franny

The highlight of the party was Grandpa Jensen's homemade Mickey/Minnie mouse ears.  The invite had stated "bring your ears... it's time for cheers."  So, my dad made these and brought them to the party!  Everyone was such a good sport in putting on the ears and getting their picture taken. 

I know Ryah sure enjoyed her party.  Thank you everyone for helping us celebrate :)