Ryan James

We were so lucky to have a whole month with Roni Jo, David and Ryan James during December.  Ryan changed so much during the time they were here on the farm.  An added treat was a week of all things Funk when David's parents Paul and Jean, as well as his two brothers, John and Mark arrived.  We had SO MUCH FUN!!!!

A few images from that time, mostly of Ryan James!

Gramdma Jo aka GG, meets Ryan James for the first time!

This melts my heart.....

And Auntie getting a turn.

Charlie isn't sure about playing second fiddle to a baby!

Santa Baby

I dug through a box in the attic marked "Roni Jo baby things" and found this little outfit.  My mom made this for Roni for her first Christmas!  It fit Ryan James perfectly when he first arrived but not by the time they left!

Shopping at Costco right before Christmas!

Papa Paul and Santa Baby.  

And Ryan's other Grandpa.  This little fellow is going to have an interesting life with these two grandpas!

Starting piano early.  Look at the smile on Ryan's face!

Grandpa reading a book to Ryan James that he picked out at a new children's book store in Spokane.  We will definitely be frequenting that store!

Ryan James and GG.

Chemyn gave Ryan this book, Chicken Soup with Rice by Maurice Sendak.  It was one of her favorites as a child and it appears as though Ryan is enjoying it already!

More piano time with Grandpa.  The Saltwater Boogie legacy is sure to continue!  Auntie Marge would be so proud.  

And, that's enough.......