New Year's and some more...

Happy New Year to everyone, A little late I know. : ) This year we had some fun with family. Justin had to work which really was a bummer for me since that meant I didn't have anyone to kiss at midnight. But Ryken and I still had fun. We got invited to go out to my brother Jared's house to have some fun with some of my family and some of my sister-in-laws family (which is practically family anyways. ) I am glad I decided to go out there. We had a good time and Ryken was actually pretty well behaved which is a major surprise sometimes.

So we got to enjoy some wings and some great entertainment. Jared's family got a karaoke machine for Christmas so they decided to test it out with us all out there. My nephews and niece sure got into it and even a few others. Jared kept telling me I had to do it before I left. But of course every party has to have a party pooper and it was me this time. I was not about to embarrass myself. : ) But it was fun listening to everyone else show off their talents.

Ryken wanted to join Aunt Lori a few times I think. And she let him give it a try but i guess he was a little shy too. : ) But we all rocked out to a little NSYNC that night. :)

Here was a little bit of the crowd there for the night. I know a great picture right? The back of heads. But I was just surprised that Ryken was actually sitting with someone other than me. Like I said he was good that night. :) This is my little brother Deak and his fiance Emily! Such a cute couple they are. If you could only see their faces. :)

And the more of the post is the fact that Ryken has reached the great age of 18 months! Yes you know what that means for myself and Justin. NURSERY! His first week I went in with him the whole time to help out since one of the teachers was gone. And of course he did totally fine. So I could only hope he would do the same the next week.

Well can't say it went that way. Here he is all dressed up ready to go to church. Doesn't he look like he would be such a little angel for his parents and the teachers. Well not how it was. He lasted for MAYBE 15 mins after Justin dropped him off! Poor Sister Porter tried everything to get him to calm down. Nothing worked. So we are back at square one and are going to keep trying to do this nursery thing cause other wise mommy and daddy may just go crazy not being able to keep this kid still for the whole 3 hours of church. If not crazy then a little inactive. I just hope it can get better at some point. Please tell me it does! After a little nap that day after church daddy decided to be nice enough to go play outside with him and he had so much fun out there.

He usually never lets you put a hat on his head and keep it on. But he has found a new love for this Shrek beanie his grandpa got for him. : ) We tried to bundle him up a little since it was a little cold out. I just love how silly he looks with is bright green beanie and blue camo jacket. :) Oh he is my little love that's for sure!