My grandmother sent an adorable plush zebra to Reed after he came home from the hospital. We named it Ziggy, and he has recently started playing with it.
Reed's play is really chewing on something, so Ziggy's ear was perfect.
One of our new favorite places to play is Reed's room. Ryland is drawn to Reed's basket of baby toys and loves to empty the basket in the floor. I told him that he can play with Reed's toys, but he has to show Reed how to play with them. Ryland is really great about showing the toys to Reed and telling him what they are. I ran to grab the camera and capture the fun moment. I know it looks like just a bunch of toys on the floor, but the boys are all there.
When Ryland saw the camera, he decided it was time to play photographer. He started snapping a few shots. This is the floor shot of Reed, Cooper, and some toys.
The toy basket, camera strap, and part of a soft animal book.
I asked him to take some pictures of me and baby Reed.
Mommy and Reed posing for a photo.
Mommy reading Reed a book.
Nana brought Ryland a new toy robot. He was a little unsure about it when they turned him on. The robot started moving his feet and making noises.
Ryland and Nana sat down to check out the robot up close and personal. The robot started spinning around and shooting. I am pretty sure the robot is not for 2 year olds, but as long as we keep an eye on him it will be OK. The guns have been removed for safety and kiddo morale. 
We gave Ryland one toy early on Christmas Eve. It was the classic Mr. Potato Head. (Talk about a toy that has been around forever.) He sat down in the kitchen floor and rearranged body parts very intently.
Not quite ready to give in to nap time, but he is very close.
A few quick snapshots of Ryland being silly. He dropped his water sippy in the toy box, and he climbed in to dig it out. He wasn't so happy about it at first, but then he decided it was fun.
Clint and Kristi held their annual crawfish boil this weekend, so we all headed to Texarkana. We were loaded down and looked like gypsies in John Chris's truck. Brad and Chanda came with us this year to share in the fun.
Ahhhh! A cold drink in a floozy coozy washes it down just right.
We picked up a golf caddy set at Walmart while out getting some last minute supplies. Ryland loved it!
We also found this SpongeBob hat to keep Ryland's head covered. To our surprise he actually wore it. 
Nanna tried to take away the water hose. Bad idea!
Full meltdown starts.
This is a new expression. When Ryland gets upset and is just devastated, he puts his hand over his mouth. I think it is too cute. 
The fit must have worked, because Ryland has the water hose back in no time. 
Nice mohawk! This is what happens when you put sunscreen all over. Ryland's hair was able to stand straight up.
Grandpa David, Uncle Brad, and John Chris. 
Friend, Uncle Pat, Uncle Clint, and William
Ryland is loving this new play table. Ella has outgrown this toy, so we get to enjoy it for a little while. Ryland is not quite strong enough to stand up on his own, so he plays sitting down unless I am helping him. He loves all of the noise and colors. His girlfriend, Ella, has hooked him up again. Much thanks!
The Huffts were kind enough to loan us this cool new toy. The Baby Einstein toy is sure to entertain Ryland for months to come. He tested it as soon as we got home, and he seemed to like it. He is still a little young, and he doesn't know how to play with all the toys yet. I think he likes the bright colors and the noises.
Ooooo. What is this?