Rye

I wish I were a better photographer because Rye looked picture perfect.  I just couldn't quite get the right photo to capture the moment.  Here is the best I could do...

Moments in December

Our whole family had a tough time adjusting to being back from Cancun after Thanksgiving.  The boys handled this transition by setting up their own Cabana in our play room.  Ben requested a "Mexico sandwich" every day for the first week of December.  (translation: I served him a double decker ham sandwich in his cabana)

Solid Food...

Rye found his first attempt at eating Cheerios a bit challenging.  He never actually got to taste any on his first try, but he was close...

Packages...

We all get packages over the holidays.  I bet I got the cutest one.

Reading time...

Noah is making great strides in reading this year.  It is fun to watch him become aware of all the things that are communicated through words (on signs, cereal boxes, etc.).

Rye is also learning to read...okay, he actually just likes to chew on the books.  But I'll take any interest in books as a good sign for the future.

Ben is also learning to read.  He does a great job sounding out 3 to 4 letter words.  Unfortunately his favorite kind of reading in done on a screen.

Christmas with my mom...

My sister is due to have another baby in June.  For their family photo, they borrowed Rye (just to get an idea of what is to come).

Christmas with my dad...

My dad introduced a new extreme sport to our kids...  Tractor Pull Sledding

I will try to download some video footage later.  It takes a while on our old computer.  :)

As I was showing this blog post to Ben, he wanted me to add that his Papa and Uncle BoBo put an extra element of danger in the sledding activity by launching snowballs at the kids as they flew by.