Ryder . 44 Weeks

44 weeks; 22 pounds, 10 ounces.
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A few weeks ago I commented that Ryder was not content with just crawling, that he was already starting to pull himself up using ottomans/chairs/toys.  Now he can even pull himself to a standing position using a leg or a wall.
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He actually took a first step, completely on his own, this week, but he fell immediately, and has been too scared to replicate it again.
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Standing at the ottoman, patting it - he loves to make as much noise as possible.  I caught him as he was "talking" to me - hence the funny expression.

So proud of himself for standing using the play table.

Playing with Riley's (his BFF's (Ryan) older sister) guitar.  He loved strumming it to make noise!

Standing in the bed of Patrick's truck, using the new retaining wall pavers as a support.

Using the big ball to stand is a bit tricky!

This shirt might be one of my most favorite - and, it's completely true!!!

Patrick was able to finish up the sprinkler system (with a little bit of help from me, but really, not much) this weekend.  The landscaper was supposed to come out today to start on the top soil/grading/curbing/etc, but with the tropical rain storm we had last night, I'm thinking it will be delayed a bit.
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We are headed out to Colorado this weekend to visit family and friends - wish us luck with an 8 hour (or more) road trip with Ryder.  He did it once before, when we went to Vegas for Thanksgiving, but he is LOTS more active now.  It should be fun!