The Ryan's

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Jillian's 2nd Birthday

We did a project where all the kids got a capsule and inside was a farm animal that grew in water. Jill got a rooster.

She was greeting everyone. (the mark on her face happend the day before. she got with a bike)

The Homemade Rootbeer was a hit!

Jilly and her best friend Lyra.

Jilly's wonderful daddy and my handsome husband. (He cooked the Hot dogs)

All the kids loved the balloons.

Of course I had to blow them all up haha.

Uncle Ricky brought an early Easter Basket (filled with M&M's and goodies haha)

Jilly and Lyra eating their Hot Dogs

Charlie cooking our Hot Dogs

Balloon tying

Pinata!!!

The pull string didn't work so I had to tear it open...good thing the kids don't care lol

They went nuts!

Jilly's farm cake

It was windy so I had a hard time lighting the candles

Her Bull pinata...too cute right..(I almost didn't want to ruin it haha)

Happy Birthday dear Jillian

She got a motorized scooter!

Our Biker girl lol

New Books!

Opening Presents

Farm Theme

Getting ready to ride her new bike

My handsome Hubby

Everyone Gathering for Presents

She had a blast

Well Jillian's Birthday is April 8, so we had her party on Saturday April 9th. It was a huge hit. Jilly loves pigs, cows, sheep, ducks, horses,etc. So I decided to give her a farm themed birthday. It was alot of fun. Charlie cooked Hot dogs for lunch and I put together a few projects. One was the "Grow a farm animal" and of course the Pinata. We were supposed to do "Pin the chick on the barn" but I actually had more kids than anticipated. Jilly had so much fun with all her friends. And her best friend Lyra came which she loved. We had about 45 people there.
Unfortunetly, it was cold and rainy that day but everything turned out ok. Charlie's mom made homemade Rootbeer and that was a huge hit. All in all I think everyone had a good time. Jilly got a ton of gifts. Here's some of the things she received:

2 Trikes
A bubble mower
Clothes
Books
A baby stroller
2 Bathing suits
Noah's ark Little People
A real Recliner
A Giant Elephant to lay on and watch her favorite movies
Strawberry Shortcake doll
New Sandles
Magnetic Paper Dolls
A Leapfrog Laptop
A Bell Doll
Littlest Pet shop animals

And the list just goes on. She had a wonderful Birthday and I am so thankful to everyone who could make it. She is growing up so fast and I just can't believe how fast these 2 years went by. We are so Blessed.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Long time...no blog...

Well I know it has been FOREVER since I have blogged...so I figured I ought to give everyone a little update. Well...other than working nothing has really changed. Charlie is working in Chandler and I'm still at the same Preschool. Jillian is doing wonderful and learning so much everyday. As you can see in the picture above...she is learning to potty train. haha. Apparently she was in class and told her teacher "Potty" and pulled down her pants and sat on a pot. (from the kitchen area)lol. She is doing great. Her Birthday is coming up in April and I am SOOOOOOOOO not ready for my baby girl to turn 2! Time goes by so fast I just can't keep up with anything! We plan on trying at the end of the year for our second! I'm so excited for her to have a sibling. I'm currently looking for another job...I'm really not happy with the Preschool I'm at. So please say a prayer for me that God will bless me with a job I can be happy at! (Thanks) Well my parents moved to Texas and I miss my mom TERRIBLY! Although I talk to her almost everyday, its still not the same. But the kids are enjoying their new school and my parents are adjusting to life in Midland. I hope to go visit very soon! I could really use some R&R. (couldn't we all?) God is really working in our lives and I am so thankful to have found a church where we feel at home. God is Good! I'm currently in another Bible Study on Tuesday nights and I am loving it. God is really drawing me near to him. Other than that, nothing is really new. Charlie and I are doing a family night with our church on March 8th. We are going to a Suns game and a concert. I'm super excited. I will take some pics and post after that day! But I hope all is well with everyone. Sorry I don't have more pics to post at the moment. Its been a hectic couple of months! But God Bless and keep in touch with us. We love to hear from all of you!