Catching up-Pictures

Blogging for me is kinda of like keeping a journal. I feel like I have to update what I have missed before I can start giving the current events. I have missed a lot, they say a picture is worth a thousand words so here are a few pictures to get us up to date. Ryker at two weeks he is already 7lbs 6 oz. He is growing so fast.

He loves his soothie, I think it is so cute how he holds it in his mouth. I am so glad we have a way to soothe this kid because he is high maintenance. I don't know if I have ever been so tired. For the first two weeks when I would lay Ryker down he would be crying again within 15 to 20 minutes. I thought I would go insane. Luckily I had my mom who gave up her sleep to help out. It took forever for Ryker's umbilical cord to fall off. The nurse said not to use alcohol and just let it go. The cord fell off in 3 different parts and kept seeping blood for about 3 weeks. So this is Ryker's first bath in the tub. Taten was so excited to be able to help wash. Ryker's blessing day. He is almost 5 weeks old and must weigh at least 9 lbs. Honestly he is growing so fast. I am so grateful we were able to be with family for his blessing. I admit I became a little emotional when I looked up on the stand and there were so many (13) worthy priesthood holders surrounding our little guy. I am so grateful for a husband who is able to bless our children. Taten is such a good big brother. He loves Ryker, he always wants to hold him and will kiss Ryker's forehead when he is crying. But also seems to need his mom the same time Ryker does.This next picture is of Caleb, Ryker and Amelia. Amelia and Caleb were born the end of July. My brother's son and my sister's daughter. It will be fun to have cousins so close in age. Pictures with Grandma and Grandpa. Dave's family are huge BYU fans. It was so cute to see all these little kids posing with their grandparents. Taten is holding a little BYU bear that represents McKenna. We just decorated McKenna's grave for Christmas. This is something that Grandma usually does each year and every holiday.