Family meeting

We had the opportunity to meet with Kenzie, Jeremy, Bev, Mike, Danielle, Annette (all members, in one way or another, of Ryan's Birth family!) We are so grateful for the pictures and the meeting so that Ryan can know how many people really love her! Although it was a little more emotional for me than I had thought it would be, I was so glad that we were able to spend some time with these family members.

Ryan with Jared and I as well as her birth mother Kenzie, and birth father Jeremy

Kenzie and Jeremy with Ryan

Me and Kenzie with Ryan

Jared and Jeremy with Ryan

maybe Ryan will end up country too!

Kenzie with Ryan!

Lake Powell again but with DAD!

We were able to do another trip to Powell when Jared got home! Jared really needed a vacation! The weather was much cooler this trip; however, we were not able to ski or board much--Jared got in once. Other than that, it was really fun to spend some time as a family in the sun and water!

Sitting up

So I have really failed to keep on top of this blog! For now, Jared and I do not have the internet in our home. However, I promis to do my best. Right before Jared Came home from MN Ryan decided that she would start to sit up all by her self!! She still wont roll, but this will do for now!! You might also notice that she flaps her arms a lot! I think that she has decided that she would rather fly than roll over!

Finally making the drive!

Ryan and I have been away from Jared for the past three weeks! We miss him so much! He has been out in Minnesota working hard at something he does not enjoy! I would have to say that this summer has been one of the hardest for me! Every day I have to get up and send my poor Jared out to knock on the doors of strangers! I know he worked hard, but I don't think that we will do it again--at least that is my hope! I am just so glad that he is on his way home and he can never knock another door again if he doesn't want too!!!!

Lake Powell

Catching lizards with Dax

Swimming wth Ryan

Papa and the grand babies

Swimming with Grammie

Bree and Dax

The day after Ryan and I flew home we left for Lake Powell. We left at 4:30 am so that we could be on the boat by 9am! Luckily Ryan slept the whole way! It was a lot of fun but a lot of hard work too! Every day was really hot, and there is no air on my parents house boat. The only relief we got was to get in the water and swim a lot! Good thing Ryan also loves to swim! She kicks her legs and just goes crazy--she just doesn't like to be splashed at all! I just had so much fun with her in the water!


Nat and Riley

Me and Ryan

Ryan

Mall of America

We finally found some time to get out as a family and see some of Minnesota! It was kind of fun to see the Mall of America; although it's just another mall! It may be huge and have roller coasters, a wedding chapel, and an aquarium, but seeing it once is all I needed. My favorite was the Lego Land! The pictures say it all!

Silly Girl and her Daddy