The Zoo

So last week we decided to go to the Phoenix zoo. The weather was warm for this time of year at 90 degrees. Austin and Ryan were so excited to see all the animals. They really enjoyed seeing the giraffes, monkeys, lions and rhinos. They also loved the petting zoo and play area. Ryan was in the stroller most of the day and for some reason we only brought the single stroller with us and not the double. Austin was getting tired near the end so Nelson and I took turns carrying him. They thought it was great fun to go on a picnic lunch. Austin carried the map most of the day and talked about were we should go next. In the video below Ryan thought the Rhino was a monster:).

New Bed

A few weeks ago we converted the crib to a full size bed for Ryan's room. He was very happy about this and he and Austin helped their daddy put it together. What a cute team they made! Ryan really liked his new bed with all of the construction equipment on it. The very first night Austin wanted to sleep with him and they have been together ever since. I have moments when I am not sure this is a good idea because they sometimes play for a long time before falling asleep. For now they are keeping each other company and no one is scared.

The Little Patient

We waited a few days after Christmas to have Austin take his new bike from Santa out for a ride. He was loving his new bike until he turned in the neighbor's driveway and fell off. He was going pretty slow so we didn't suspect a problem at first but quickly realized his arm might be broken. We took him to the ER then to an Orthopedic Surgeon who said his arm was broken above the elbow and that Austin would need surgery. Our brave little patient and his two nervous parents took him to the hospital very early on New Years Eve to get temporary pins placed in his arm. He had a splint and a sling for three weeks and then the pins were removed (very easily without surgery). Austin is doing so much better now. He doesn't have full use of his arm but is getting closer to that. He is still restricted at the playground but he is doing great. He says he will ride his bike again but for now he is looking forward to riding his scooter. He will be wearing more protective gear than ever I am sure:)

I can't forget Ryan. He loves his new scooter that looks like a fire engine and makes sounds as he rides.

Merry Christmas 2008

Austin and Ryan were so excited about Christmas that they both had trouble going to sleep. We tracked Santa on a map on the computer which they really enjoyed. In the morning Santa had left a present for Austin under the tree in his room (he was hoping he would). They really enjoyed opening their stockings and their gifts. Ryan was thrilled with the "cars, trucks and trailers" he had requested many times. He had been asking the Santa in the neighbor's yard everytime we drove by.

Putting up the Christmas Tree

Austin was a great help putting up the Christmas tree! Ryan was asleep when we started and when he woke up the lights were on and he said "Wow, Christmas!" Austin carefully put on each decoration and Ryan helped put on and take off one truck ornament. :) He couldn't decide if it should really be on the tree or if he should just play with it. The little truck is an ornament from when we were first married and we were taking our tree to the "tree dump". Nelson had forgotten to tie it down and when we got to the dump the tree was gone. So the next year we bought this one so we wouldn't forget how funny that was.

Happy Thanksgiving!

It was so great to see our family in San Diego over the Thanksgiving holiday! It was fun to see everyone and meet our newest cousin named Jacob:) He is so sweet! Ryan wanted to hold him a few times. He was very careful. We had a campfire at our campsite and my mom (Grami) played her guitar. It was fun talking about old times.

Happy Birthday Ryan!

Ryan had a wonderful birthday. He really enjoyed seeing his friends at the pizza place. He was very excited about blowing out his candles. He was so cute when we got home he played with all of his toys and kept saying "presents for me". He also loved his cake because it had Hot Wheels on it. He still plays with his little cars everyday lining them up as if they are in traffic.