Ode to Rylan


My friend did this for her daughter on her birthday and I thought this would be fun to do for Rylan who turns 5 today! I can't believe it, my little boy is five. Rylan was a dream baby, sleeping through the night by 6 weeks, a great nurser, and was very patient with me while I finished up school at BYU-Idaho. I would take him to the campus with me, to the library and everyone would stop and look at how cute he was. I even had to bring him to class a couple times, my teachers didn't mind he was usually sleeping anyway. BTW -this picture was taken by Michelle Wolf Photography who I would highly recommend if you are in the LC valley.

When he was born it was seriously one of the most wonderful experiences of my life! Scott and I were both crying when we saw our little miracle in our arms. I remember not getting any sleep that day he was born and that night afterwards, I was on such a adrenaline high I think I watched him all night long at the hospital.


He had so much black hair!


Ry's 1st Birthday


Ry's 2nd Birthday. I could not find a picture of him and his pink Elmo cake, but this was taken on his birthday.




Ry's 3rd Birthday



Ry's 4th Birthday..pictures from his 5th to come . . .



We've come a long way baby, I look forward to this year and seeing you grow and change and become the special little boy I know you are!

Comments

Keith and Meghan said…
What I sweety! Happy Birthday Ry! I can't believe you're 5!!!!!!
August 8, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Breezi@ Not Your Average Fairytale said…
RYLAN!! Happy Birthday! We love you!
Your package should come either tomorrow or Monday.
August 8, 2008 at 2:22 PM
Anonymous said…
That was cute! Oh, cute new background, is that to match the babies room (one month!!). Oh I totally stole the idea from other friends, so no worries! We need to get togther again soon.
August 9, 2008 at 1:20 PM
manderskids said…
What a cute idea!! Happy Birthday Rylan! And, I love sitting by you guys in church! Rylan is a hoot!
August 12, 2008 at 12:34 AM
Kreller Kaboodle said…
Happy Belated Birthday Rylan!! We miss you so much over here in BOise!! We hope you had a wonderful birthday!!
August 21, 2008 at 8:04 PM
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