Minnesota

Here's what we've been up to on our ever extending trip to Minnesota.

Within hours of our arrival, Emily came down with the flu. My mom graciously stayed up with her all night, so I could be free to take care of Ryan's many waking moments on that same night.

After a quick recovery, we all gathered for Easter, and the grandkids started to get acquainted.

The girls had a tea party...One lump or two?

The boys had a tea party...One lump or two?!

We'll be continuing the saga of our Minnesota vacation on future blogs. Stay tuned!

Easter

Here are a couple of photos that I never posted from our Easter. We didn't get our group shot, but here are the kids finding their baskets that morning. Hopefully, we'll be more camera ready next year, and we can get that coveted Easter family photo.

Where's my candy?!

No problem, I found my sister's instead!

Four Wheelin'

Barely six months old, and Ryan's up on all fours. As you can see he gets some serious height too...our little Air Jordan. He's getting the leg motion down, but hasn't figured out his arms yet, so he topples over onto his face with each good push!

For several weeks now, he's been able to drag himself from place to place, looking like the creature emerging from the Black Lagoon (but much cuter of course). Maybe he'll be really crawling soon! We'd better baby proof again!

Did you see that Mom?

Horton and the Who.

If you're bored...

This is a fun test. Here are my results. Just click on the link to try it out for yourself!

I am a Foxglove What Flower Are You?

"You really want to be a good person, but you have this little mischievous streak that seems to get in the way. Deep down you mean well, but you are just so good at being just a little bit bad."

Drumroll Please...

Here he is world, Ryan Michael Nee!

It's been 6 months and 1 day since his birth, but his mommy is finally debuting him to the world. We've been pretty lazy about keeping everyone updated on our little bundle, but with our new blog we'll hopefully correct that!

Ryan is an incredible baby. He's so content and happy nearly all of the time. Just like me when I was a baby...or Matt, depending on who wins that ongoing debate!

Big sisters Emily and Allie take great care of their brother. They can't get enough of him! Hopefully, that will continue throughout the years.

We'll try to keep everyone updated on Ryan's progress!

Big sisters! Big Hearts!

Signing off...

Minnesota Here we Come!!!

After weeks of anticipation, the waiting (and the packing!) finally ended with an eye rubbing 7:20 am flight to Minnesota for Easter. Emily & Allie were such troopers. They awoke at 5:30am, smiling bravely, even as they swayed from exhaustion. Ryan was just excited that his morning feeding turned into such an adventure!

We arrived in the north country to welcoming hugs and a promise of extra arms to help carry our load. It is S-O-O-O nice to be home, and even better to get some rest!