Mason and Ryan

Today Melissa and Kevin stopped by for a visit with Mason, who is 4 months old. Ryan didn't like Mommy, Daddy, or even Nana, holding Mason and wanted all the attention for himself, it was pretty funny!

Cutie pie Mason

The Wright Family
"Who is this baby getting all the attention?"

Cecilia Bernadette Baer

Welcome to the world. You are absolutely beautiful and perfect. Congratulations Rachelle and John on the best Christmas present you will ever receive!

Christmas morning

We had a great time opening presents Christmas morning at Ryan's Nana and Grandpa D'Agostino's house with Uncle Jim and Big Grandpa Caron too. Then more family came over for breakfast, and later we had a relaxing Christmas dinner with Ryan's grandparents, great grandparents and Uncle Jim. It was wonderful to just stay home all day and have everyone come to us and see family and friends that we do not see often enough.

Ready to open gifts

The sled from Grandpa D'Agostino

The awesome Red Sox jacket from Uncle Jim

Ryan and Nana D'Agostino

4 generations - Ryan with Mommy, Nana and Big Nana
Ryan really liked hanging out with his cousin Sean, and it was the first time they met!

Ryan and cousin Taylor

Ryan and Grandpa D'Agostino

Ryan and Big Nana eating breakfast together

Ryan and Uncle Jim

Family photo

And the big hit...Live Elmo...How long until Tim and I "lose" Elmo???

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve dinner in Massachusetts at Ryan's grandparents' house. It was a relaxing night, with great food and company!!

Ryan calling friends and family to wish them Merry Christmas...

Traditional opening of one gift on Christmas Eve, a little people Circus playset for Ryan

But he would rather play with Nana's snowmen

Christmas Morning (a little early)

Today we celebrated Christmas morning a little early, since we're spending the holidays in Massachusetts visiting family. We had to wait for Ryan to wake up though, he slept in until 9:30! Once he was up, he still didn't seem too happy to be out of bed.... Favorite toys - The vaccuum...

Sesame Street Books (Thanks Mike and Kim)
Mini magna doodle

Happy Holidays!!

Busy Day

Ryan had a very busy day...Reading books with Daddy, dusting the coffee table and lots of people to talk to on the phone...

Santa comes to town

Santa arrived in Fells Point this morning on a tugboat and we were there to greet him. Later, Ryan was able to sit on Santa's lap. He did cry, but I think it was less a fear of Santa and more a desire to run around and not sit on anyone's lap (including us!). Maybe we will try again later this month...

Waiting for the Tugboat

Santa waves to the crowdSanta getting off the boat

Santa says hi to Ryan

Not really interested in sitting with Santa...

Happier now that he is running around free
Checking out the big tree

Elmo Time

Ryan loves sitting in his chair, drinking milk and watching Sesame Street...

Sunday Morning...

Turkey Day

Today we had a great Thanksgiving dinner at the Gerardi's with family and friends. Lots of good food, good company and the kids all had a blast playing together! We certainly have a lot to be thankful for and feel blessed everyday...It is funny as we hit new holidays and special dates to remember how little Ryan was at this same time last year. For fun, I included a photo of Thanksgiving last year (I think I look a lot more tired in the first picture!)

Family photo 2007

Family photo 2008(sort of) Mommy and Ryan (he is planning his escape)Ryan and Annie

Ryan could have stayed in this container all day!

Yes, Jacqui and I were at the kids table and yes, that is a beer AND glass of wine she has

Liked the cranberry sauce, stuffing and sweet potatoes. Mashed potatoes - not so much!

Erin, Gianna and Annie

Ryan loved sitting on Sam's tricycle

For some reason, the car ride home was just hilarious to Ryan...