Ryan is TWO!!!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Ry Ry! What a fun two years it has been! You have such a spunky little personality, and you make us laugh every day. You are a little chatter box with so much to say. You are talking in sentences most of the time--five-word sentences, at that. I love your funny little sayings like "no way, Jose," "No, (insert name), me try it," and "Dog Donnit." And those big, beautiful eyes definitely let you get away with a lot...you are too, too cute, and I think sometimes that you know it.
The past two years have been awesome, especially as we watch you develop into your own little person. You and "Char Char" (As you love to call him) could not be more different, and he is definitely your most favorite person. You try to do all of the things he does, and you get so mad when you are not able to do certain things. Your favorite color is yellow--just like Mommy. You love your two babies--just like Charlie. And you are extremely coordinated and active--just like Daddy. Other things you love...your green Crocs (see photo), motorcycles, firetrucks, fruit (and lots of it), "lula bars," sunglasses, dancing to Jimmy Buffet (oh boy!), eating crushed ice, and Curious George. Right now, you do not like taking a tubby--so tonight you did not have to take one. You say, "No, Mommy, I no like it."
We just returned from a fantastic trip to Alaska, where we spent three days in Anchorage and three days in Girdwood. You loved every minute of it. We were nonstop the whole trip, and you managed to do it all. You slept like a rock. Oh, except for the plane ride home...you screamed--and I mean SCREAMED--for about an hour straight. I was about to have a meltdown right there with you. Thank goodness for many very nice and very understanding people. Sadly, I think it may have been your ears that bothered you. Other than the flight back, and you pushing your cousin Casey, you were so good on the trip. What a fun time we had with Grammy, Oh Wiley, Aunt Brandy, Leah and Casey!
I hope you always know how much we love you and how much joy you bring to our lives. Every day just gets better and better. This photo is from today, and now you are the official owner of the Skuut. Charlie said that you can have it now because he is "too big for it." I hope you enjoy it as much as he did. I cannot believe how big you are getting. I love you too, too much! Happy birthday to my sweet boy. Here's to another wonderful year full of fun, adventure and lots of laughs!

Love,
Mommy