Horse riding

Well, she did it!  Shelby has been talking about wanting to ride horses with Lindy for a long time and we thought she might be all "talk".  We were wrong and we are glad to share it!  :)  Both girls did great riding with Lindy and Shelby also rode by herself.  They told the horse, Boomer, when to go and pulled the reigns to stop.  We all had so much fun!!!

The girls also spent time petting Bailey and Toast (the black mare).

Thank you David and Lindy!!!  We are very grateful for your kindness to us!

Montana for the weekend

We enjoyed spending Memorial Day weekend in Helena, Montana with my family.  My parents, Kim and her kids and our family drove Friday to spend the day with some extended family.  We had a great time and enjoyed the beautiful of northern Idaho and Montana!

Loved all the help with holding baby Jared. 

Did some relaxing

And played outside in Ron and Aunt Barb's beautiful yard

Got a keyboard!

Sweet lovin's from Aunt Barb...

...and Aunt Patsy!

A great weekend spent with loved ones  :)

Grilling with Daddy

Last night Jared did some grilling with Daddy!

A week ago, or so, we enjoyed our lunch outside.

Enjoying the beautiful weather up here!  Today it rained and the girls played outside in the rain for a bit. 

Jared's one month!

Jared is a very sweet boy and we are all enjoying him.  He is doing well making eye contact, he listens to what is going on around him, he is a pretty good sleeper and he is a very good eater.  Can't get enough of him!  (Unless it's the middle of the night...hehe)

Love this boy!!!

Loving our boy

We are loving this boy!!!  He's three weeks old and here are some pictures for the past week or two - in no particular order.  We had a wonderful visit from Grandma this past week!  Can't say enough how amazing she is and how helpful she is ~ wow!!!  We all enjoyed precious times with her.

Josh and his little crossfit trainees.  Hehe

2 1/2 week photo shoot.  Thanks for the soft blanket, Grandma Mary.

 Reading and cuddling with a very special lady ~ Grandma!!!

This was from when Aunt Kim was here during Jared's first week.  Aunt Kim trimmed Shelby's hair and Vivian was very sure that she also needed a trim.  And Kim's hair looks beautiful!!! 

Look at those sweet cheeks!!!!!

One week old!

We are so glad that Jared is one week old, even though I was due yesterday.  He is such a blessing to our family!  The girls adore him and they are being such good helpers.  Both Shelby and Vivian love to hold him and they do such a good job.  Here are a few pictures from Jared's first week.

Aunt Kim and Nathan came up on Monday and stayed until Thursday.  What a HUGE blessing they were!!!!

Our kind pastor, Roger, came to see us in the hospital on Monday.

~ Our blessings ~

Shelby (4, almost 5), Vivian (2 1/2) and Jared (7 days old)

He's here!

Jared Ryan is here! 8lb 10oz, 20.5in. Born April 20th at 8:05pm (6 hours from start to finish, awesome!) Nursing well. Lots of blonde hair! Pics to come soon.

We are tired, but soooo happy he's here! Thanks for praying!

Monday morning update:

We all got some rest. Mom and baby are doing well.