Valentine Box

Directions for Valentines came home a week ago.  Fifteen cards that needed to be signed and addressed by Ryland.  He would also need a bag or box to collect cards.  We worked on the cards a few days in advance, and Ryland picked out a gift bag with colorful hearts.  He was all set, so I packed everything in his book bag.

Around 11PM, I crawled into bed, and I flipped through Facebook on my phone.  I saw all of these "Valentine boxes".  Completely over the top, Pinterest, Martha Stewart crafted boxes filled my news feed.  Immediately, I knew I could not send Ryland to school with his heart gift bag.  Back up and ready to craft.  I mod podged a head of Steve from Minecraft on a cereal box.  

The next morning, Ryland was so shocked.  His expression made my hours of work so worthwhile.  He loved it and was excited to show it off at school.

Rahr Brewery

We visited Rahr Brewery in Ft. Worth this afternoon, and it was very cool. It is an actual working brewery that opens to the public every Saturday afternoon. They had live music, great brisket sandwiches, and lots of beer. Since I don't drink beer, I will have to take their word that it is tasty!


Brad and Chanda with the souvenir glasses.

Me and Ry

Ryland drifted off to sleep in Chanda's arms. She already knows the momma swing!

First laugh

I was making silly noises and playing with Ryland today, and he started laughing! I was in complete shock because I have been trying to get him to laugh for a while. He laughed and laughed and laughed. It was so cute. I grabbed my phone and called John Chris as fast as I could. I was so glad that John Chris answered his phone, so he could hear Ryland laughing.

First solid food

We started Ryland on solid foods this evening. He had a delicious bowl of rice cereal and apple juice. Yummy! He still wanted to push the cereal with his tongue, but with a little practice he will master this skill. He seemed to like the taste.
He could only be thinking "What the?"