Man I can't believe what has happened the last month or so. We have had a baby shower, sickness, vacation, new babies born, and surgery. Our family has been real busy this last month with birthdays, family functions, and lots of busy weekends. Hopefully it will slow down soon.
Well let's start off with a quick run down of all the exciting adventures for this month. We started it off with a baby shower for my sister in law Kenzi. We partied like no other. That little cute niece of mine has everything she ever needs and all those bows we made was pretty crazy. She will be one stylish baby doll. I even made her a great diaper cake with a couple of cute bows she can wear. I got to meet her a couple of weeks after the baby shower. I snuggled her and kissed her sweet baby head. I couldn't believe how little she was, but in reality she is just the perfect size for a new born. It's crazy to think that Ryker was so much smaller and shorter then her. It was really fun to see how much hair she has though. Her princess like features are adorable. She is such a sweet baby.
We have been trying to keep Ryker a happy healthy little boy this past month for his surgery that is taken place today. Sometimes I get frustrated because some people just don't understand how serious a sickness can be for my little man. Reminding people not to come over, or we can't be around those that are sick. Some people are in denial of how sick their kids are or that it's just a little runny nose. My kid is just tired. It's s touchy subject sometimes, but for my little man a little cold your kid has or a small virus that makes your kid throw up can and probably will make Ryker go to the hospital. I am such a mama bear when it comes to that kind of thing. I feel like we can't be around some people because we just don't know until it's too late. Well we made it through this crazy sickness month with no hiccups. Hopefully the rest of the cold and flu sickness season will be successful. Thank goodness we are still getting the RSV shot. Next year will be a more of a worry story without it.
We had a family vacation this last month. We traveled to Saint George for the parade of homes and warm weather. I am not going to lie, that weather was like a dream. Cool breezes, wonderful sun shine, and beautiful red rock. It was pretty awesome! The houses we saw were pretty cool too! It gave us lots of ideas on what to do to our next house. Ryker did ok. We had some mishaps such as loosing his bottle and leaving his nasal cannula at home. oops. Luckly for me, I was prepared with extras. We even had a mishap with Ryker getting allergies. But overall it was a success and hopefully we can get go on a longer one in the summer time.
We also had another baby born last week. Baby Jonas Julian Younkin. He totally looks like his daddy. Congrats Daddy Jeromy! I am so excited to be an aunt to your cute son! Your going to be such a great parent!
Birthdays are always a joy in January and February. We have Grandma Sheila, Tyce, Mommy, and Uncle Josh all within a couple of weeks of each other. Crazy! We celebrated with tons of cake, ice cream and family get together. My birthday this year was epic. We went to nickle mania to play arcade games and won little Ryker some awesome toys! Uncle Jeromy came up with an idea of going through all the machines a getting the extra coins. It was brilliant when we needed a few more tickets for an amazing Snake and Hat! I am loving getting some gaming time in with my two brothers. It's nice to live close to them.
We went to the new provo temple open house this past week. It was AMAZING! They used so much of the historical stuff from the old tabernacle. Ryker and I got to hang with Sadie and Josh all weekend. They slept at our house for two nights, we made skirts while the boys played video games. Bonding time! We even did a little dance dance to the kinec! Great times!
So a little while ago I was told because Ryker is special needs and will most likely be on an IEP, he will start Preschool next year, Like 2017! Makes me happy, excited, nervous, and anxious. He is doing so well. I can't believe we are here in his development state. He is impressing everyone mostly his mama. Well with this new information we have decided that we maybe moving more south to Utah county. There are a couple of great programs for Ryker that we are interested in and we are thinking because of all our stairs it would be beneficial for Ryker if we built a house that is all one level. He isn't walking yet, but int he future he will be using a walker or a wheel chair or something and our stairs will just not work. We have needed to be here in this house for family and decisions of others makes it so we need to be here. But I feel like our time is coming to an end here and it will be time for us to move again for Ryker. God really puts us where are need to be and we always find out reasons why we were suppose to do the things we do. God is amazing in showing us the tender mercies, miracles, and blessings when we follow his path and way for each of us. I feel often that Ryker has come to remind me of the miracles in my life and of God's plan for me. My little man humbles me everyday and keeps me on the straight and narrow path back to God. I have also noticed the amazing change in those around him. His grandpa once told me that Ryker is here to save our precious family. He is here to show us the way. Relationships and hearts have changed in both sides of our families because of Ryker's influence.
I sure do love my little Ryks. He amazes me everyday. Ryker is so close to our Heavenly Father, He is always happy and patient and courageous. He is one of the bravest little boys I know. Today showed me how brave that kid is. After surgery he had is eyes open (after they were bleeding and sore) he was ready to play and smiled all day at the hospital. The only thing that upset him was how hungry he was, after the bottle he was ready to rock and roll. All the nurses were amazed at how happy he was after surgery. Once again he proved to his mom how special and brave he is in this sweet life of his. We went home after only a few short hours of coming out of surgery. I was expecting to stay over night like all the other experiences we have had this last year.
This last surgery made me grateful for all the amazing things Ryker does in his little life. There were many kids in the surgery waiting room that have far more complications then Ryker. He is finally over all his crazy his of medical problems. All of them have been fixed and now he is finally like other kids. NORMAL. Well Ryker normal, but still he is on the right path to improvement. Ryker is special and I hope all that can have the pleasure of being with him can feel how special he is.