First Words/Homecoming

Hi Guys,

So, we went home to Hebron to see my Brother, Rylan's uncle, in his homecoming game. It was not exactly nice out. It was rainy or should I just say spitting enough to make it miserable to sit out in it. So, my sister and mom was nice enough to park down at the field early enough so we could sit in the car and watch the game from the car. With Rylan it was really nice. Then the cordination was out in the beautiful weather so we went out for that. Unfortunately, my brother wasn't the king but in our hearts he was so .... I guess he continues the luck from his older sisters. I guess being a candidate was nice... Caleb had a great game and literally distroyed Tri-County. It was good for them to have a win for Homecoming. I remember when I was in High School... yes years ago, we would get beat badly at homecoming so the guys were always in GREAT moods... or NOT! So, I am happy they won, especially this game.

Tonight we went to Milo Day's. A town that I guess is known for their Milo... not real sure but I have gone to Milo Day's since probably the year I was born. My Great Grandma used to live there and she would have a big party at her house. So, in honor of her we keep going year after year. They always have a parade and pagent. This year three girls from Hebron we in the pagent. None got it but by far were they the prettiest. BY FAR! After the pagent we went to Toad's to eat and while I was eating Jasa my cousin was playing with Rylan and she goes.... guys he just said his first word! I was surprised as he is only 5 months old.... and I said Oh, Jasa what was his first word? She said with a huge smile on her face. JASA. We all laughed and thought it was pretty darn cute.

Now off to bed.
Andrea

Mr.

FYI... we are still working on stuff for Rylan to stop spitting up. Switched his meds that he has been on for the last week and then now on something different (which she gave us a ton of samples so that will save the pocket a little...not that that really matters anyway...) If it doesn't work we are going to have to have an ultra sound to see if things are okay in his little tummy. So, say a few little prayers for him. He is still a happy little guy but the spitting up is making him get a little more cranky. :( I took him to the dr. today to switch things because he wasn't pooping or showing any sign of improvement with the spitting up issues. :) He hadn't pooped in a day and a 1/2 and well he usually has about 3 in one day. So, I was concerned and he was getting a little more uncomfortable. Plus, when I went to the sitter today she scared me by saying she talked with her sister who is a nurse and she couldn't believe that our dr hadn't suggested him going to a GI specialist. I didn't really think anything of it... but just worried me a little... so a friendly call in to the dr... and she wanted to see him. So, good thing I called. He isn't gaining AS much weight as she would like but STILL gaining. :) So, hopefully things will start improving.

Have a good evening!

Nice Weekend!

Well.... the weekend has really been nice. Thursday night Mommy went to see Kenner for the last time in the hospital and I stayed with Great Aunt Jeri. We had a good time until I just wasn't satisfied with anything. She decided to take me for a ride and then Mommy came. She tried to settle me down but I guess I just needed a good cry. She went and got me a prescription for my acid reflux (spelling sorry) still cried. Finally about home and I fell asleep. Daddy went to help Grandpa Bruce with his plot night so it was just Mom and me. After I finally fell asleep Mommy went thru all the Pampered Chef stuff so when Daddy got back he wouldn't complain about all the stuff all over the living room! :) Friday after Mom got off work we just hung out. It was so nice we haven't been home for awhile and it was nice to just play. Saturday we got up and went and looked at a house color that we are thinking about painting our house. Oh yeah, Mom and Dad found a new house... it is just being built and it is just a block away from Great Uncle Craig's we will hopefully be getting to move in the last week in September. I am not much for moving so if anyone wants to come help them... or come play with me you are more than welcome. :) It is everything they wanted but no walk out basement. My mom is in heaven. I am excited too... Although I am not sure what I will do with the house with just me, my Mom, and Dad. I will miss Craig and Ashley. .... but we aren't going to be too far away so hopefully they will come and visit. Don't worry if you didn't know about the house because I guess the Ma & Pa don't like to tell anyone about the excitement.... so be excited for them when they tell you. I'm not sure I was suppose to say anything. They are a little strange but that's my parent's for ya. Other than that we are about ready to go to Church. Daddy still isn't home so it will be just me, Mom, and Ash. I'm hoping they play some good music because I like to sing. I love going to church!
Have a great week everyone! Can't wait to see all the Hebron people this next weekend as we cheer Uncle Caleb on at his football game and also the Homecoming deal.
Peace,
Rylan

Green Beans.... YUCK!

So, Mommy thought the stare down I gave her while she was eating meant that I was wanting more than just milk. Off she went to the store to buy all sorts of goodies.... including green beans. Then when dinner came she thought she would feed me them. They were the most disgusting things I could ever imagine. I even gagged..... she kept feeding them to me. Don't know why but I just kept making a horrible face and pretending I was eating them. News to her... I just kept spitting them out! YUCK! So, I guess she called the doctor because my tummy doesn't always agree with the milk I get. I am going to be put on some Zantac to help my tummy feel better. Then wait to get anymore green beans and anything else. Mommy thought she would be able to get to eat and drink milk products.... not so fast. She will have to wait another week. Other than that things are going well. My Daddy went to Storm Lake to help my Grandpa Bruce with his Plot night. I sure wish Mommy and I could have gone but Mommy has to work and I missed my Daycare lady Kristi so I needed to go back and play with her. Tonight my Mommy went to see my cousin Kenner at Children's Hospital while I got to play with Great Aunt Jeri. That's all for tonight. I hope I sleep better tonight.
Good Night!
Rylan

Love my Bumbo

Mommy told me that she felt horrible after falling sleep in my Bumbo....I was just a little sleepy the other night when Daddy was in Grand Island. I love my seat I feel like a man in it...

Thanks Aunt Rhiannon!

Thanks Aunt Rhiannon, cousin Kenner, and cousin Patton for the clothes you gave me. Mommy put me in this hat... I should have worn it when I was at the pool this weekend. I love all the clothes. Mommy especially loves all the HUSKER gear. Daddy doesn't like it so much but she doesn't care. :)

Thanks for all the clothes!

Love you!

Rylan

Fun Labor Day!!

We had a great labor day. We went over to my Aunt and Uncle's house to swim in the pool. Rylan loves the pool and with a full day of sun he did amazing and the spf 50 worked well. Although, it worked well on him, I am a bit red. Oh well such is life! I need some sort of color. Perferably brown but I guess red will work too. :) We had a great time playing volleyball, going down the slide, and jumping off the board. I think the volleyball was the biggest hit!
After we were out in the sun all day we went home Rylan took a nap and hung out with Dad I went back down to the hospital to see how Kenner is doing. They took the vent out and didn't put him on any meds so I wanted to see how he was doing. Rhiannon was and still is on cloud 9 because she can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Kenner is doing well... still pretty out of it but I think that is to be expected. I got to sit with him for a brief time while Rhiannon and Craig went to grab a bit to eat and mom went somewhere. I asked him if I could sing him 5 little monkeys.... he slowly shook his head yes. So, I sang it to him about 5 times... I had a little monkey to act with. It was fun and I think Kenner enjoyed it. :) I can't wait until he can do it and be feeling better soon. :) I think from all he's been thru he looks AMAZING! Keep fighting Kenner! Keep checking the progress on him by visiting Rhiannon's blog at www.svitakfamily.blogspot.com . The exciting news about today is that they get to move to the 5th floor. It isn't the PICU anymore. :) Rhiannon has met a lot of neat people in PICU including a gal that is trying to decide if they want to relocate to St. Louis to wait for a heart transplant. Keep praying for that family. They already reloacted once to be closer to Omaha's Children's Hospital. So, now she will meet many new friends and hopefully Kenner won't be as scared up there.
Thanks for your continued prayers... keep praying!
Have a great day!
Andrea