Rylander Family Photos

July 2009

Sun, 9 Aug 2009 20:42:57 -0400

We've gotten a little ... uh ... LAX when it comes to the rules with this guy.
Avery before bath
See? She DOES have hair!

Those eyes! They KILL ME. This girl gets away with ALOT.
One of Zoe's new favorites. It makes my mouth hurt.
It's hot outside. Gimli wanted you to know.
Zoe thinks it's hot too. Good thing Mommy sprayed her with the hose.

Meet our new vacuum cleaner. He's better than the Dyson.
We made cupcakes. Yes, they tasted as good as they look.

Little Drummer Girl

Avery and the turtle--he's back in the woods now.

I looked up from making dinner the other night, and this is what I saw. Our baby has conquered the couch!
So naturally, the chair was next.
She's a big girl!
Is the world ending????
Gimli loves his Daddy
Gimli helping Mike with his push-ups

PLAY

Sun, 2 Aug 2009 14:08:52 -0400

Zoe in between bounces on the trampoline
"Mommy, this floor is BOUNCY!"

Always runnin away, this one.

Rice Table
Of course, Zoe found the BOOKS.

Avery drawing a picture of her Mommy

Gymboree

Sat, 1 Aug 2009 22:24:21 -0400

Monkey See, Monkey Do
Zoe on a bridge

Sometimes she's too quick for me

Sometimes it's good to just sit back and relax

One of Avery's favorite games--cleaning up the balls

Zoo Trip with the Boys

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:41:51 -0400

Zoe wants to be in on all the fun
Trying to lure some parakeets in
They were being coy
They eventually came around though

Aaron doing his best Meerkat

The giraffes were super friendly this day
Picnic lunch

I love it when I can catch them when they're not looking
Getting these jokers to cooperate for a group picture is IMPOSSIBLE

Four little birdies
We had to stop for ice cream, of course
Komodo dragon
The panda was feeling pretty friendly too

Impossible, I say!

On the zoo train--this was the best I could do. :)
Reese helped Zoe on the Carousel and she LOVED it!

Reese never forgets Zoe

Aaron was helping his baby cousin too

Aaron on the seesaw

Ultimate Playdate

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:48:29 -0400

Zoe checking out the stage
Desmond, Greg, and Jackie
Zoe running away.
It is SO FUNNY to run away from Mommy!

Avery and Mike playing soccer
Zoe wants to play, too.
Danny and Avery

Avery onstage!

Danny was NOT feeling this whole dancing thing

Zoe onstage

Desmond and Jackie

This is what I do--chase Zoe

Greg and Jackie

Bubbles!

See? Over HERE. Where WE are.

Avery was SO proud of herself for doing this without help!
Danny was a pro at the balance beam

Winston-Salem Trip

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:48:29 -0400

Hittin' the road!

We're here!
Zoe made herself at home

Mama Deer and her babe
The kids watching the deer (and exercising)
Building--these blocks were popular
Breaking out the BB guns

The Future of America!
If Reese sat down, Zoe was in his lap lickety-split
Gimli in exile
Rizzo plotting her next attack on my defenseless dog
Pretty proud of themselves!
Mr. Johnny's BIG flag

Mr. Johnny's sweet dog Lucky
See the Mama Cardinal?
Aaron and Avery playing under the pull-out bed
Now they're playing "Sleep"

Avery fell. She was fine.

Racing--Avery's new fave pastime

Zoe's pooped from playing outside!
Poor Gimli.

Did you know that Zoe's feet are delicious? They are.

Zoe loves Gimli!

Reese's unique approach to demolition

Watching a movie before bed
Zoe LOVED running through the hall!

And she loved her crib!
Oh,a nd her blankies!

Happy Birthday Pop!

Headed home!

July 4th 2009

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:48:29 -0400

This is how it always ends--crazy faces from Avery and Zoe picking her nose. Sheesh.
Waiting for the big show!

Zoe playing with the phone, and calling people apparently.
See? She's calling Yanni.
Italian Ice!

What a pose!

Avery dancing to the Journey cover band

Avery HIDING from the camera. Who is this child?

Gimli was getting bored.

Zoe was getting sleepy

So Mike tickled them.

The show starts!
Zoe wanted to grab those fireworks