This past week my friend, Cristi Rittgers, took Sydney’s 3 month pictures. To see more amazing photos by Cristi, go here.
Sydney’s 3 month pictures
Posted in Family, Milestones with tags Sydney on February 7, 2010 by ChrisNight out in Ankeny
Posted in Friends, Outings with tags Chris, Grant Tjernagel, Mary, Megan Tjernagel, Melissa Shulz, Todd on February 6, 2010 by ChrisGoing out on the weekends seems to be less frequent now that we are parents. But when given the opportunity, the Ryan’s are ready to rock with a night out.
A few observations:
1. Ahi Tuna is really tasty
2. Scallops are also really tasty
3. Some homemade creamy parmesan dressing is so good that I could drink it
27 and counting
Posted in Events, Friends with tags Adam Douglas, Chris, Jill Grush, Lindsey, Mary, Travis on February 1, 2010 by Chris3 Months
Posted in Milestones with tags Sydney on January 24, 2010 by Chris
The last couple months Sydney has significantly increased her awareness of her surroundings, recognition of faces, as well as parts of her own body. She notices familiar people, and seems less inclined to smile at a “stranger”. About a month ago, I think she realized that she actually had a body. First was the thumb, more recently her arm. While playing on her mat she has started reaching for dangling toys. She is such a great baby, and her mommy and daddy love her very much.
Night at the Schulz’s
Posted in Outings with tags Chris, Ella Shulz, Mary, Melissa Shulz, Todd on January 11, 2010 by ChrisSunday night was movie night over at the Shulz’s house. We watched Paranormal Activity, an Indie thriller. Todd really doesn’t like scary movies, and Mary says she likes them, but then can’t sleep for 3 days after watching. Since it was my choice, it was necessary to act as if I had no fear. Truthfully, I nearly wet my pants.
Other happenings of the night included Todd instructing me in the art of filleting a kiwi. I later found out that he uses this technique to prepare wild rabbit. Gross!
Mary and Melissa have a passion for cookie dough…
Ella gave each of us a goodnight hug..









































