Well hello again, old friends. It's been about 1/2 of Rylan's little life since I've blogged--- sad, but true! Needless to say, life has been busy! I'll touch on some of our fun "Firsts" that we've experienced in the past few months! Rylan continues to be such a cool kid. I think I can say that cause I'm his mom and it's my blog, darn it! Thanks, as always, for taking a peak. I'll admit that I'm sad I don't keep in touch with anyone very well, but hopefully this is a glimpse into what is going on in our lives!

 Rylan's 1st Halloween-- He was a Park Ranger and we were Bears. For a very short time he had a sign that said "Don't feed the bears". But then he ate the sign...

Rylan's 1st Dinner - He's much more efficient now by the way :) Haven't found anything that he doesn't like yet - what a shocker

 Rylan's (2nd) haircut-- thanks to brave cousin Tiff, he gets pretty regular trim cause his hair is CRAZY!

This was taken at Rylan's friend Lilly's 1st Birthday. Funny picture if you ask me!

Rylan went on his 1st Christmas Tree chopping trip-- a Jacobs Family Tradition. My parents got to join us this year and we all had a great day!

One more shot from tree chopping!

The best little Christmas present ever!!

Rylan and Cousin MaKenna enjoy their 1st Christmas. Like most 6 month olds, Rylan loved the wrapping paper the most!

Our attempt at a family photo. We'll keep trying, I promise!

Goldie and Papa with their little Buddy at Christmas

Grandma Hildreth showing Rylan her goldfish at Christmas- although it's been a rough winter for her, we think she's doing really well and Rylan thinks she's pretty great! We also enjoyed her 80th Birthday celebration, but forgot the camera!

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Rylan's 1st Christmas present. It's for 6 year olds but he's a big kid.

 Meet Michael- Rylan's new cousin (to be)! We already love this spunky kiddo and they are going to be good buddies! Looking forward to Katy and Kevin's wedding this summer!

Most kids learn to smile when you say "CHEESE"- Rylan just squints so we have a lot of pictures like this!

We had a wonderful Superbowl weekend with our friends (please ignore the beverages :)

This is Caleb, Rylan, and Lilly all strapped in to their chairs-- literally the only time all weekend they held still for 2 seconds. 

 I know, he's cute. We're aware!

Seriously, cute

One more family photo

Relaxing with daddy-o. 

Thanks again for checking out the pictures. I've some other cute/recent ones on another memory card, so at this pace, you'll see those in July! Take care to all and keep in touch!

Coast- Round 2

We just got back from another trip to the coast! We started in the Depoe Bay area with Jason's family. This is an annual tradition that I think I've been part of for about 8 years now and it's something I look forward to every year! Here are a few pictures from that portion of the trip- I always kick myself for not keeping the camera more handy!

Great Grandpa Gus and Rylan

Rylan with Aunt Sue, Grandma Kay, Mama Jean and Grandpa Gus. We had a great view of the beach and Rylan got LOTS of attention...just the way he likes it!

Rylan in the ever-popular Jumperoo with Cousin MaKenna monitoring

Kisses!!

Family beach shot!

Grandma and Grandpa with their 2 loves!

Flying with Grandpa Perry

After the coast with Jason's side of the family, we headed to Corvallis for an OSU game and tailgate  party. Here's Rylan in his OSU jersey with Great Uncle Kenny!

See...he's not always happy

GO BEAVS...with Papa

Goldie (who throws one heck of a tailgate party, although we didn't have any Jello Shots like the neighbors) with her little buddy.

Tia Katy with Ry!

Hard to tell...but this is "O-S-U" by the Jacobs family. Rylan fell asleep with his arms up, so he's the U

Cousin Meaghan FINALLY got to meet Rylan!! We love her so much!!

After a heartbreaking OSU loss, we headed back to the beach with my family-- this time to Manzanita

Family shot on the beach!

Family time at Haystack Rock! Jason, Kelly, Rylan, Goldie, Papa, Great Uncle Kenny, Tia Katy, and Katy's fiance Kevin!!

Happy happy happy!!

Fall Adventures

We'll seems like time is flying by- Rylan is 4 1/2 months now and we've been so enjoying getting to know his personality! Overall he's a super happy kid that gets cranky when hungry or too tired...how can you blame him though, I think we're all like that! Sept and Oct have brought some fun adventures- I'm back to work and that is going just fine. Thanks to all the grandparents for having Rylan when Jason and I both work!

Rylan with Uncle Matt- finally got to meet him and I think that Rylan might still think he's Papa (Matt is my dad's twin brother)

Ry with Triple G (Great Grandma Geri). She likes to love on him and he sure doesn't mind!

Jumperoo-- rylan's favorite toy! Video of him in it at the end of the blog

Loves his bath time :)

We had a great time at Wallowa Lake with Jason's family in Sept! We all got to be there- this is Rylan with Auntie Alyssa

Family Shot

Cheering for Grandma Corinna!

Golfing- Grammy Helen would have been so proud...even if it was just mini golf!

Go Cart Racing with Daddy

Cousin MaKenna came to hang out after nap time - I think they're going to get along so well! It's always fun to see the Thomas family and let the two of them play. They are 9 months apart and only 3 lbs difference...yikes!

These puppies were staying with family in Baker - Rylan got lots of kisses and nibbles on his toes! Grandpa Wally in the background

Rylan met Cousin Saxon!

Sporting headgear in the Fields garage as Casey and I craft- It's a noisy project so he wears Lilly's earmuffs and it cracks me up!

Rylan and me in the Corn Maze!

Crazy hair...cute kid!

Rylan and his best bud Lilly. She wants his hair, obviously.

So big!

Happy happy kiddo- just take him outside and he'll start smiling!

Rylan in the Jumperoo as I promised...He thinks he's pretty cool