Ryker's First Birthday

It's hard to believe that an entire year has passed since our little miracle boy was born. A year ago his fate was uncertain as he was hooked up to numerous machines, being fed through a tube, facing surgeries and only weighing in at 1 lb, 11 oz. Today we are blessed with a handsome, affectionate, crawling and intelligent little boy who has overcome physical, mental and medical obstacles. Not a single day goes by that I don't think about how lucky we are.

Cake would've been a little much for an "8 month" old and even though we shouldn't have, we gave him a few bites of vanilla ice cream and some raspberries for dessert.

He was focusing hard trying to figure out how to pick up those slippery raspberries.

Coloring & Diaper Munching

Our little artist hard at work.

Ryker found himself a snack and was very happy to attempt to devour it.

Little Fashionista

Kynzie looked oh-so fashionable in her jean skirt and sweater ensemble.

Hair Cut By Daddy

Kynzie's bangs were starting to get a little long. But instead of hassling with a trip to the salon for an over-priced trim, Daddy volunteered to do the cutting. He did a great job and Kynzie cooperated better than she would have at a salon!

His Very Own Jungle Gym

Ryker has discovered the kitchen table and since declared it to be his very own jungle gym, climbing over the chair supports.

He thinks it is so much fun.