Sweet new trucks

Ryker is really into cars right now. He even does the car sounds when he pushes them. That just started a couple weeks ago and was quite a surprise to me. I think he must have picked it up from day care. Even if it isn't a car, he'll push it along the ground like it is. That being said, my mission at Shipwreck Days (main street garage sale with blocks and blocks of stuff) this year was to find him some sweet trucks.

I'm pretty proud of this find. He loves it and it was only a dollar.

He got to the rocks and couldn't figure out how to get back on the move. He rammed it into the rocks a few times.

Just when I thought he was abandoning his truck.....

He turned around and headed back. Must have figured out what he needed to do, because when he got back, he instantly headed the other way away from the rocks.

Another of my fantastic finds.

My friends thought Ryker needed this hat. Yeah, it's cute, but I was on a mission to just buy toys. We have plenty of hats. Plus, I'm lucky he has clothes on when we leave the house. I'm too lazy to put a hat on him too.

I got him his very own camping chair there too. He's ready for Clayton and Susanna's party in September. Bay View State Park, here we come.

I took this picture because I had stepped away from him and when I was coming back I realized that his feet touch the step. What the heck? When did that happen? He's a monster!

Hangin' with the Zinda side

We had a great time in Bozeman. Went to Virginia City, had a great BBQ at Carrie and Nick's (Thanks guys), went to Music on Main, and did a lot of hanging out. Ryker was fabulous on his first plane ride. On the ride home though, he filled his diaper and the overflow ended up on my lap......and there was a lot of overflow. Ahhh, good times. I'd pick being covered in pee any day though over being the person with the screaming baby on the plane.

Too Cool for School.

(Yes, Ryker is brushing his hair)

We arrived in Bozeman and Grandma and Ryker were wearing matching outfits.

Ryker wanted my bottle instead of his own.

Looks like she's about to drop him, it may be time to hand the big guy off.

First concert, Music on Main in Bozeman. He rocked out to the Clinton's with some wild chicks!

Aunt Kara had a fun hammock on her deck, but he mostly just liked to hang on the rails and look out at the passing cars.

We went to Buffalo Wild Wings to show Ryker where his Dad wimped out of the Blazin' Challenge.

"Can we get some appetizers?"

Checking each other out.

"Dad, can I get one of my own?"

This was funny. Ryker actually made a sad face the whole time Grandma was telling him goodbye. Maybe really did know what was going on.

Off to the park to cheer him up.

"Underdog, Underdog! Come on, Underdog!"

He's getting very good at standing without hanging on.

Full Hatches and It's Only June!

It was raining Chums today at Hidden Falls. Good work Seth!

Bozeman, here we come!

Ryker and I will be spending the 4th in Bozeman. I am very excited, but I don't think Ryker

wants to go. I was packing us today and he kept unpacking us. Crazy kid. It will be his first plane ride. It should be interesting, but I'm sure it will go well. He's pretty easy to handle. The only thing I'm worried about is a massive blowout! He usually has one good duker a day and there's a good chance some of it is coming out. He also doesn't like to lay still when being changed anymore so that could get ugly. Where do you change a kid on a plane? I guess I could always make him sit in it the whole ride, but that could get smelly! I pitty the person that gets stuck next to us. Kara has a big weekend planned for us, but my main concern is a big, fat nap while Aunt Kara or Grandma Z babysits. I'm also looking forward to a couple of beers with some old friends.

I got Ryker this sweet hat to celebrate the 4th.........

He crushed it.

Story of my life right now. Even if I think it is unbreakable, this kid will try and more often than not, succeeds.

The art of enjoying a meal

Ryker has perfected the lengthy meal. He likes to play with his spoon and his food and his cup and his hair and his....pretty much anything he can get his hands on he has to thoroughly inspect.

All the time I spend sitting there gives me plenty of time to wonder what he's thinking. He played with the green beans so long today, I thought he was done eating, but he got mad when I tried to take him out of the high chair.

"You're no match for me green bean."

"Join your little friends, slurp."

Play by Play of Father's Day

This post is mainly for Seth since he wasn't here to share his first Father's Day with Ryker. Don't worry, we celebrated without you!

We started Father's day morning by reading some books. A little tribute to dear old Dad who is working today. Hopefully you caught lots of fish.

Then Ryker had banana's and Cheerios for breakfast. Of course, I sang the Go Banana's song and danced for him. Everyone likes a little entertainment during breakfast.

Ryker celebrated by playing with this ribbon.

Then he pullled all the pans out from under the stove.

He did quite a bit of playing on the floor. Notice that horse behind him. We just got that from Asa and he is pretty leary of it. I tried to put him on it and he wanted off. Not the reaction I was expecting. He touched it's tail a few times, but kept a close eye on it for about an hour when I first brought it in. Hmmmm....I can't figure that one out.

The rest of our day consisted of going to the playground where Ryker tried out the swingset. Then we got groceries, swung by Sakumas to get some berries, and took the dogs to the river. Liz stopped by with her two dogs and Ryker watched the 4 mutts run around the yard for about an hour.

Happy Dad's Day! We missed you!