So I think we last left off at Christmas! We did our typical Ripley to Little Rock trip this year. We went to Ripley for the Fullen's Christmas party on the 23rd. You had such a blast playing with your cousins. You especially loved Evy (or Ebbie as you so sweetly called her!). Then the next day we spent the day opening Christmas presents throughout the day. I think it turned out well - that way you could play with one for a little while and then open another one later.
On Christmas Day we went to Little Rock. We had dinner with the family that night, and then you went to visit your Grandpa and Meemo and Beepo the next morning. That afternoon was Mommy's favorite part of the holidays - Cookie Day!! We actually timed it just right (at least for Mommy's sanity) because you went down for a nap about 30 minutes before it started and didn't wake up until almost everyone was gone! I know everyone wanted to see you, but Mommy was able to actually decorate some cookies! Once you woke up, you got your own private lesson in decorating! Well, actually all you wanted to do was eat the sprinkles! The next day we went to Hot Springs to see your step-great-grandmother Aggie - she hadn't seen you before! Then we ate lunch on the lake! That afternoon we went to the library where they were having a train exhibit. You loved watching the electric trains, but you really wanted to play with them (little did you know what exciting things were waiting for you at home!).
Then we made our way back to Franklin. You got so many great toys (trucks, puzzles, clothes) that we decided to hold off on giving you your big present until a couple of weeks later. It's a good thing we did. Mommy had bought this present about a month or 2 before and it had been hidden in the garage. Well, when Daddy went to put it together it was not at all what we thought we had bought. So Mommy had to take it back and get what we had bought! And of course, while I was off work, I had cleaned out my purse and shredded every old receipt I had (including the one for your present!) But we got it all straightened out, and Daddy got it put together for you. It was your very own train table!!! You were so cute when you saw it and realized it was yours to keep! And let me tell you, you've played with it just about every day since. I think we did good this year!!!
Besides Christmas, the big excitement this winter has been the snow. It's snowed at least 4 times (and good snowfalls too), so you've gotten good use out of the snowsuit that your Granddaddy and KK got you for Christmas! Abigail came over one day and we all played in the snow and made a snowman. You guys loved riding on the sled together. The adults had to take turns pulling you guys - obviously none of us are in the best shape because none of us could pull you guys for very long!
Mommy's tummy is getting bigger, but I don't think you really notice it much. (Was I this fat all along and you can't tell a difference?!!) We find out next week whether you're going to have a little brother or a little sister! We keep asking you and you say a sister, but I'm not sure if you even know what that means!
Here are some of the latest Ryanisms:
- When you want me to pick you up, you say "I hold you" (that one makes me melt!)
- At night I asked you one time if you wanted a blanket on and I told you I'd put it on your bottom, so now every night you ask for a "blanket on your bottom"
- You love your vitamins (they're like sugar-coated gummy bears, who wouldn't like them!), but you call them bimins
- You learned Jingle Bells at Christmas and you still sing it! For the part that says "Oh what fun it is to ride..." you say "Oh bud dun..." - it's so cute!
I think that's enough for now. I'll fill you in next week on whether you're having a sister or brother!!! I can't wait to find out! Kiss Kiss from Mommy
