Grandpa Romaine & Great Aunt Doris visit

Great Aunt Doris and Grandpa Romaine came to visit Ryan. This was Grandpa's and Aunt Doris' first visit.

Ryans's First Month

Well Ryan turned 1 month this past Sunday and it was a nice day out. We took Ryan to 8 am mass and we went out to our usual sunday breakfast at Elena's for Ryan's first time. We had an eventful day, we went to the Mall to do a little shopping and then over Aunt Michelle and Uncle Anthony's for dinner and then to Aunt Sue's for cake for Jodi & Shawn's anniversary. We are getting used to the late night feedings and we are enjoying every moment with Ryan. He is getting so big already. We( Nana and I) had to take him to the doctor's yesterday because he has been having a hard time with the formula. So we wanted to make sure that everything was ok and we've been trying different formulas until we find the right one for him. So we started him on a new one at dinner time last night and it seems to be agreeing with him so far, were crossing our fingers that this is the last one we have to try. He may be a little colicky at night but we think it's just his fussy time. He's good for me during the day for the most part, although he has his moments :) like all babies do. He was weighed in yesterday too he weighs 9lbs 4 ounces already "Wow" he's no longer our peanut. We aslo found out on Monday that my cousin Jodi is having a boy in Oct. were so excited and happy that everything is going well for them and healthy. It looks as though we'll have a run of boys now in the family. Were so thankful for our little guy Ryan.

Ryan's Baptism on Mother's Day

Today was Ryan's Baptism and we very fortunate to have wonderful weather and many family members able to attend. Renee and I were so very happy that all went well. We could not be any happier!!! Thank you everyone!

As for the event itself, Ryan was so quiet! I thought for sure he would wake up by the middle of the ceremony. But, as all who were there witnessed, he slept through the whole event and well into the reception we had at the park later. It took several of us to get him to finally eat!! I had a great time tossing the ball around, watching the girls cast some fishing lines, sitting around listening to the family conversation ( who's going to get set up first? ), watching everyone interact with Ryan. The food was just right (even though we initially forgot the soda...ooops) and although breezy in the shade, while in the sun it was perfect.

Renee, Ryan and I are a very fortunate family and we are thankful for everyone's contributions and sharing in our day for Ryan as well as for the other Mothers on Mother's Day.

First Day back to work

Well I headed back to work today. I missed the little guy, but had a good time showing off the photos of him that I had on my PDA.

Mommy said that Ryan was a bit fussy all day, so we are going to try a new formula as it has been several days now that it has taken longer for him to settle down after eating (it wasn't just the me going away all day).

First Sunday outing

Ryan had his first sunday outing today. He joined us at church where a lot of the 8 o'clock mass folks got to meet him for the first time.







We then went to the monthly fire house breakfast. Nana and Pepe, Auntie M, and Uncle Anthony joined us. Ryan slept the whole time (of course it was the middle of the night for him). Who looks more tired Ryan or Renee?

Friday afternoon in the park

With the weather getting nice and warm, we thought we'd bring Ryan down to the park for his first outdoor trip. While the day was pleasant, it was a bit breezy off of the water. We only stayed for a few moments and enough time to get a few pictures ( auto timers are great ).