What's a Ryanism??

Ryan has entertained us with many sayings and questions lately. We have named these Ryanisms. He is a super inquisitive boy and his observations stun and entertain us. His latest Ryanism happened this week. I had called and made an appointment for Miley (the dog) to be spayed. I suppose he was overhearing my phone conversations. Later that day we went to McDonald's and ran into Grandma. In a sad yet serious tone he informed her that Miley was broken and we have to take her to the vet to get fixed!! Another time while at the museum he was jumping around and having a good time. He suddenly stopped and got serious. I asked him what was wrong. He claimed someone wet his pants. When I asked how "someone" did that he said he didn't know but while he was laughing someone came and wet his pants. Another time we went out to eat. He was quietly looking at the moon (it was a half moon). He then asked how the moon gets "broken". Yet our all time favorite one deals with God. While explaining about death and how when we die God comes and takes us to heaven Ryan sits and ponders for a moment. Then he asks, "What kind of car does God drive when he comes to get us?".

The Play Goup

It all started almost ten years ago! When our first kids were just babies we met at a Mom's group and started our own little playgroup. Sadly half of the group has moved away. Whenever there are enough in town to get together we usually try to do so. It's been so much fun to have these other Mom's to grow up with. I love you all!! I can't believe our group started with six little babies and if we could ever all get together again there would be sixteen kids! Wow. It was really nice to spend time with some old friends and see all the kids together again. When are you coming again Laura??

Build a Bear (or dog or bunny...)

The kids have been wanting to go to Build a Bear. It's a really fun place but pretty pricey for stuffed animals if you ask me. I told the kids to ask for gift cards or money for Christmas and then they could go. They did and we went. It was neat to get to pick out your animal and stuff it. The kids really enjoyed doing their animals and dressing them up. They are already thinking of doing the same thing with their birthday money. Luckily I could take them one at a time then!!!

Christmas Day continued....

After the gift opening was finished and the traditional homemade donuts were eaten, we headed out to Grandpa and Grandma Speer's. I did even worse with pictures there. I did get one of Ryan with his gifts before opening them. The kids really enjoyed spending time with Uncle Eric and Aunt Kara while they were in town. It's always a special time when they come into town. The kids LOVE seeing them and spending time with them. We only wish they didn't live so far away.

Christmas Morning

Here is the big day. The kids were so super excited about the gift opening that I didn't get that many pics of the big event. Ryan was thrilled to get his orange trash truck and his star wars. Mad loved her barbies and Baby from Santa. Lauren was glad to get a digital camera and some games for the Wii and her DS. Those were the favorites of the gifts.

Cookies for Santa

Here are the kids leaving the cookies and milk for Santa. They seem a little excited don't you think??

Christmas Eve

We spent Christmas Eve at Grandpa and Grandma Buckner's. All the grand kids were there so we took advantage of it and took pics. It was nice to have all the cousins together at one time. It's amazing to see how the family has grown over the years. We are all blessed to be able to get together and spend time with one another. Many families are so spread out and rarely see one another. I'm glad my kids have this opportunity to get to know their extended family. Though it does get to be busy when there are 14 kids opening gifts!! And that's just the kids. There are still nine adults in the mix too!!