tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71878046763934256432024-03-20T00:08:45.253-07:00Brooks RyderRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14547287635641326712noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187804676393425643.post-81713740066436570392012-03-23T08:45:00.000-07:002012-03-23T08:45:43.928-07:00No WAY to Catch UP!Wow, does time fly!!?!? Ryder is 14 months old now and FULL OF LIFE! He is trying to run all over the place now, he tries to walk backwards, and around in circles, until he gets dizzy and falls down! When he falls down he gets right back up and says "Ta-Down!" and throws his arms above his head!<br />
Ryder LOVES his KK and gets so excited everytime we talk about her! KK was the 1st person besides me to get a kiss on the mouth from Ryder!<br />
He is saying all sorts of things now... he will just go on and on talking in jibberish about a rock or his stuffed puppy and kitten... and then THERE ARE REAL WORDS!!<br />
Some things he can say by 14 months are:<br />
Hey!<br />
Hey There!<br />
I see you!<br />
Want see that one!<br />
Bye bye<br />
Dog (sounds like DOCK!)<br />
Kii-kii (Kitty)<br />
Book<br />
Baby<br />
Bubba (his do-dah)<br />
Up<br />
Down<br />
All Done<br />
Juice<br />
Mama (Hardly EVER! Whats up with that?)<br />
Seep (sleep)<br />
BALL!<br />
Ight (light) <br />
T (t.v.)<br />
Clock <br />
Brrrrrr (anything with wheels)<br />
Fowr (flower)<br />
Please<br />
Ta-Du (thank you)<br />
Nack (snack)<br />
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I think he's doing pretty darn good! Ryder is the sweetest little boy ever! I wake to him around 8 every morning... I hear him talking to Scout the dog over the monitor and he is always just so happy! We get up and watch cartoons in my bed and he just lays on my until he finished his morning milk and then it is PLAYTIME!! He loves trucks and balls! And books and animals! He get so excited anytime a dog or cat comes around he just squeals with glee and doesn't know how to express his excitement! He will very slowly lean down and hug the cat/dog around the neck and gently pat them on the back and he loves to give kisses to them! He also loves dog slob all over his face. Gross.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqFy2rgpj5Cx7hOXcunua_yZL5kMDbR9KjUjjEnyy-T0u2_2yPF-rARO0UsY-mpfqVM7Kg_9vgKxE0EzxQYlki2IymPgKekCFg-HZ_5iU2skwlzyoX_NkNZkE5oTLqCP1Gg_Ua7a2QU9E/s1600/March+2012+137.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqFy2rgpj5Cx7hOXcunua_yZL5kMDbR9KjUjjEnyy-T0u2_2yPF-rARO0UsY-mpfqVM7Kg_9vgKxE0EzxQYlki2IymPgKekCFg-HZ_5iU2skwlzyoX_NkNZkE5oTLqCP1Gg_Ua7a2QU9E/s320/March+2012+137.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We just went to Ft. Walton Beach for my Spring Break and he had the best time ever! A girl that was in a pagent stopped to give him her lay, the bartender made special shakes for him and we found out he LOVES cherries! He holds them by the stem and just pops them off in his mouth! (We got cups of cherries) When we 1st went down to the ocean, he FREAKED out in the sand. I was so worried that the trip was a terrible mistake adn he was going to be miserable. He HATED the sand sticking to his hands and feet and kept trying to brush his hands off. He had a hard time walking in the sand too, but boy when we went to the waters edge, he forgot all about that and wanted to go clear to Mexico! He wasnt afraid of the water AT ALL and soon loved the sand too!Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14547287635641326712noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187804676393425643.post-21629714142676572812011-04-19T11:22:00.000-07:002011-04-19T11:22:31.678-07:00HAPPY 3 MONTHS!!Time flies when we're having fun! :) I finally turned 21 on the 17th, and now Ryder is already 3 months old! He loves to be held by his hands so he can stand up like a big boy! And thanks to Aunt Mary, we now get to enjoy the Bumbo seat! :) Ryder and Colt had a great time the other day playing in Uncle Josh's truck. Ryder just sat there smiling and almost falling over while Colt was jumping all over the seat! Colt loves Ryder too. He tried to give Ryder Josh's wallet, but Ryder doesn't believe in stealing money, so he didnt take it! <br />
It's a lot of work I must admit to raise a child, especially as a single Mom... but I love every minute of it! From the time I wake him up to go to daycare he is smiling and stretching! We like to go outside and enjoy the sunshine, and he's just big enough for his umbrella stroller so we get to walk around the neighborhood and get some of that good VitaminD! The hardest part is probably preparing for each day... and the worst part is WASHING BOTTLES!! Boy, do they get dirty fast! He is such an easy baby though and I'm really blessed for that. He only really cries if he's hungry or tired of not being held, or being held! We just don't like to be doing the same thing for too long! Which is great really since I am a "go-er" and always ready to be on the move! KK made an adorable Easter outfit and we're taking pictures today for Easter Cards, so you'll see them later! This weekend we're making a trip to Montgomery to see our Grandpa, Great-Grandma, KK and Poppa John! Im sure we'll end up making several stops to see some of my old buddies as well. Then, for Easter we will be going to Aunt Elyse's and Uncle Brians to spend Easter with Troy and Justin! We are excited!! <br />
Im so glad I have such an awesome, adorable baby! It's really hard to go ANYWHERE because we get stopped by every man, woman, and child "Oh what a cute baby!" I love it! <br />
Here are his 3 Month Pics I took this Morning! <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">We Love Mr. Ziggy! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Courier New;">Ryder is the most talkative little thing I've ever heard! K.K. and I decided he will be the class clown since he is always happy and talks so much! He LOVES to be talked to too! He will just smile and squeal and grunt adn coo and goo! It is soo so much fun! I can't wait to hear what he is actually trying to say to me! And the sweetest thing is when he is in the middle of drinking his bottle and he'll just stop and all see that big ole mouth in a wide-open smile! He's just PRECIOUS! I am 100% obsessed with my son. </span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: Courier New;">Here is him last night while we were having a conversation.... </span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Arial;">Here is him once he woke up and was ready for daycare ... </span><br />
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He is the happiest little baby I've ever seen!Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14547287635641326712noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187804676393425643.post-55743374450714419542011-03-20T14:32:00.000-07:002011-03-20T14:32:51.313-07:00Finally Updating -- Finally Here!<span style="color: #073763;">Brooks Ryder is HERE!! And as of yesterday 2 months old! I have been horrible at updating this blog, so I am hoping to catch up & stay tuned in! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">He was born on January 19, 2011. 6 lbs, 11 oz & 20" !! He has a head FULL of hair! </span><br />
<span style="color: #073763;">Ryder loves his Grandma K.K. & G.G.!!! G.G. -Zack's Mom- has a special touch to make him pass out & K.K. is the best entertainer! :) I am so thrilled to finally have my baby here with me! He truley is my world! :)) </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">Tomorrow he has his 2 month dr's appt with Dr. Benak & will be getting his 1st shots! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">Ill post pictures as soon as I'm able!</span>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14547287635641326712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187804676393425643.post-82424966767510334392011-02-21T07:53:00.001-08:002011-02-21T07:53:36.005-08:00ba3<div class="sflyProductPreviewWidget" style="width:425px; height:494px;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetTop" style="height:6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/top.gif);"></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetCenter" style="height:482px; padding: 0 6px 0 6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/bg.gif); background-repeat:repeat-y;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewLogo" style="width: 105px; height: 34px; padding: 14px 0 0 14px;"><img src="http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/logo.gif"></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewContainer" style="height:350px; text-align:center; padding: 0;"><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery"><img src="http://images-community.shutterfly.com/prs/v1/1AZsmrli3csx/1AZsmrli3csxcW/p/67b0de21b3127d902548/JPEG/1298303543000/0/"></a></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewMessageContainer" style="height:55px; background-color:#f4f4e9; text-align:center; padding: 15px 0 15px 0; line-height: 19px;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewTitle" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 15px; color: #333333; font-weight: bold;"><span>All Around Boy Birth Announcement</span></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewSEOText" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"><span>Find 100's of <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/birth-announcements">cute birth announcements</a> at Shutterfly.</span></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewViewCollection" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"><span>View the entire <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery" style="color: #6666cc;">collection</a> of cards.</span></div><img width="1" height="1" border="0" src="https://os.shutterfly.com/b/ss/sflyshareprod/1/H.15/111?pageName=sharekey&c1=msc&c2=blogger" /></div></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetBottom" style="height:6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/bottom.gif);"></div></div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14547287635641326712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187804676393425643.post-62079171780452141572010-11-16T17:31:00.000-08:002010-11-16T17:31:20.528-08:00Life is Good :)<span style="color: #38761d;">I have to admit, life is good! I know nothing lasts forever, but I am very happy with the progress I am making and just EVERYTHING! My new job is going great!! Everyone is really nice and I am glad it's coming along so well so far! I went shopping today at Ross, Tuesday Morning, and Dollar Depot & had a LOT of luck finding things for my apartment! I can't wait to be able to move in and put it all together! </span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">This weekend I went to Troy for the Homecoming game & hung out with Lauren most of the time. Looovvvee her! :) Park Band played at SAE which was soo awesome to hear some live music. ALSO, I was suprised by Lauren & Fox with a ticket to Warren Haynes Christmas Jam this December! I have been talking about this concert for YEARS & am sooo thankful to finally be able to go! Tickets COMPLETELY sold-out in 2 DAYS!! So I am super lucky! :D </span><br />
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<span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: Arial;">I worked my last job for the 3 days... which means 8 hours each day on my feet! & last night I was exhausted and went to be at like 8! I feel soo so old!! But I am really glad I did, because I was sure ready & awake today! It's only 7:30 now & I am tired again! I guess it's just going to take some time to get used to this kin of schedule! :P </span><br />
<span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: Arial;">~OoOoO~ As of just a couple days ago.... I am in my 3rd & FINAL trimester!! I am pretty dang excited! Ryder is about 16" long & weighed in around 2 1/2 pounds! I am truley amazed by this! The past few days Ive really noticed my tummy getting heavier & "weird feelings" inside, which Mary said were most likely stretching! Needless to say, I am getting BIGGER!! </span><br />
<span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: Arial;">This weekend I am going to Troy University Homecoming & am really excited!! It'll be great to see all of my old friends! </span><br />
<span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: Arial;">Ooook, well thats about it for tonight! Love, Rebecca & Ryder :)</span>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14547287635641326712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187804676393425643.post-39484355745998974752010-10-31T19:19:00.000-07:002010-10-31T19:19:20.358-07:00When Life is Hard, it's Time to Change<span style="color: #274e13;">Well, I am 27 weeks pregnant now! I can not believe how quickly time has flown! But, this has truley been a blessing in my life as much as an accident. It has been hard, but I now feel like it is not impossible. I know I can do it! My life has done a 180 in the past 7 months, and I must admit I am proud of myself! I start next Monday at Vantage Sourcing for my 1st full-time job! I can't wait! Finally a "big girl" job! Knowing that I will be working steady hours, getting a good pay, and have benefits is such a relief! I have been worried about finances, and a good opportunity has come up, so I grabbed it & did my best! I am also going tomorrow to look at a couple of day cares, which has also been a stressor in my life. I didnt know how I was going to take Ryder to daycare & get him to a babysitter (whoever was going to do THAT!) while working odd hours, and late hours! Soo, a girl at work told me about a daycare that is 24 hour that she worked at & it is a good place! We'll see what I think after going tomorrow. Also, I am on the waiting list at Fox Run apartments & can't wait to have my own place! It feels really nice to know that I am actually doing it! I don't know when I would have ever tried to grow up if it werent for my belly growing out! :) </span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">Yesterday I saw Zack and his mom Kim for the 1st time in a long time! I havent seen Zack in months, and his mom since before the pregnancy... & to say the least, it didnt go as I imagined. But I will be o.k. I know I can raise my son as good as anyone else, without help from Zack. Its going to be hard, but I am fine with that. He is worth working for! But I am not going to go out of my way to try to get Zack involved when he is bothered by it so much. Its very disappointing, but life doesnt seem to go without those every now and again... I also asked him to choose the last name, and he said that he should probably just have mine, so Brooks Ryder Toulmin is MY son. It was really hard t offer something like that, because it's a big deal to me, but if he doesnt appreciate something so special then its his own fault. I tried. </span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">Lets see... I guess that'll do it for tonight! </span>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14547287635641326712noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7187804676393425643.post-27756421553843626722010-10-14T11:30:00.000-07:002010-10-14T11:30:34.949-07:00We're Having a Boy!I am so thrilled to announce that Zachary Couch and I are having a little boy! He is expecting to arrive around January 27, 2011! I cannot wait to hold that little bundle of joy in my arms and see his precious face! <br />
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During my pregnancy I am working at Toys-R-Us and Bed Bath & Beyond! I have an interview this Friday for Vantage Sourcing and have been praying to get the job. It's full-time with benefits and pays a lot better. <br />
Zack has a job at Shaw Industries, and is also looking for something better. <br />
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We met before a trip to New Orleans, LA for Jazz Fest. We were introduced by Lauren Williford, who will be the Godmother. He was driving us to see Simon and Garfunkle. <br />
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About 2 weeks ago we decided on a name which will be "Brooks Ryder." I am wanting to call him Ryder! I love the name and am glad we finally agreed. Dylan and Lacan were other names we both liked a lot! :) <br />
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I have truley been blessed with family and friends donating baby clothes and items for little Ryder. I know I was very worried about having everything he needs, but now I realize I had nothing to worry about!<br />
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My sister Mary went with me to Dr. Mullins when I got my ultrasound to find out the sex! I kept thinking he was a girl, and all my signs and symptoms led me straight to that. So, I tried to get used to that belief the best I could... Just minutes before I saw the "boy-part" I told Mary "I just know it's gonna be a girl, but I really really really want a boy!" & sure enough, he is a he!Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14547287635641326712noreply@blogger.com0