Fun in Ruston

Our travels continued to Ruston to see more family. The boys had fun playing with the trucks. I am not sure why Doodle's dog bed was the ideal spot to play, but they loved it. Ryland is still hesitant to share toys with Reed, but every once and a while we will catch a kind moment.
Aunt Barbara brought Ryland some gingerbread men cookies to decorate. These were a huge hit! He loaded each one with icing, Santa cap, and jelly buttons.

A favorite Ruston pastime of Ryland's is wrestling with the dogs. Ryland gets right in the middle of them and goes crazy. He loves it, and Cooper is always worn out when we go home.

Ryland sharing

I caught Ryland sitting in the hall with Cooper and Doodle sharing his corn pops. He absolutely loves these dogs, and they love him. Maybe now we know why? I am happy to see that he understands the sharing concept, and he is applying it to dogs. I just hope he is doing the same thing at school. I am so proud.

Hanging with Nanna and Uncle Clint

We went to visit Nana for a few days while we were homeless. Ryland will be staying for a few days, so John Chris and I will have some time to work on the new house.

Uncle Clint was making some deer feeders, and Ryland loved to help out. He is so curious when it comes to putting things together.


It was beautiful outside and nice to sit out and enjoy the fresh air. We drew pictures with sidewalk chalk and played with the dogs.

Happy 60th birthday

We traveled to Louisiana to celebrate Randy's 60th birthday. We had a great time visiting and catching up, and it was nice to slow down a little. I took a few shots of Ryland playing in the grass. He loved picking up the leaves and talking all about them.
I wish I could understand what he was saying.
"oh, you crunchy leaf. How do you taste?"

A kiss from Whody

Ryland's first 4wheeler ride.

Poor Doodle. Somehow he always gets mistaken for a pony or a horse. Ryland loves to ride on Doodle's back.

The boys like to be outside enjoying the beautiful weather!

Cooper loves to chase the frisbee. I swear you could never throw it enough times for him to give up. He is totally focused on fetching it over and over.

Trip to Bossier City

Emily and Jeffery just bought a new home in Bossier City, and we made a little weekend trip to check it out. Their house is so very nice. It is on an large corner lot in a gated community. All of the homes are a French Louisiana style home with stucco and brick. The inside is spacious and the finish out selections are great. We are very happy for them!
Ryland and Aunt Emily

3 generations of Allison men

We had a great time hanging out on the back patio.

Lovin' every minute

Ryland loves dogs. He always starts smiling and reaching when he sees Cooper, and he was really excited when he saw Doodle.

This was Daddy's idea. Doesn't Doodle look thrilled? Look how Cooper is hiding back by Jeffery.