Y3 - 210/365: So Real

Matt finally got his new Sony Bravia HD telly this week (on a 'buy now pay later' scheme), just in time for the Royal Wedding tomorrow, and Ryan is in awe! In fact, this morning while watching 'Big Cook Little Cook' he tried to climb into the red sofa chair on the screen!!

So life-like to him, I suppose!

The weather has been absolutely gorgeous so we've been taking advantage as much as we can and exploring the garden so Ryan gets plenty of fresh-air each day. He loves these white flowers in the lower garden.

At one point he even had a bit of a roll-around, which was fun to watch him do. I'm really glad he enjoys the outdoors so much. It makes pleasing him that much easier!

Y3 - 209/365: Three Cheers for Daddy!

Ryan has loved that Matt is on holiday this week and has been going nuts trying to get piggy-back and horsey rides from him. He will climb right up the sofa and casually try to push Daddy off the edge so he can gain access to his back. Then he stands behind him while subtly slapping him until he gets up and taxis him around the front room!

I just wanted to throw this one in because I found it funny.

Y3 - 208/365: Quad Rider

He can now confidently mount and dismount his quad all on his own as well as operate the light and power button! Go, go, go!

Y3 - 207/365: Little Beggar

At Auntie Emma's Ryan decided to make his rounds at dinner. After eating his own bowl of pasta, he then proceeded to stand in front of each of us, one at a time, gawking with his mouth open until our forks served him a bit of what we were eating.

Y3 - 206/365: Easter 2011

For Easter this year we invited Josie and David to ours for dinner. Ryan finally got to wear a cute little outfit (purchased by my friend Jen's mom, Susie, who also happened to be one of my former teachers in primary school) that has been hanging in his wardrobe since he was born as he only JUST fits into it now.

We also hung our very first canvas photo on the wall after living here for an entire year. It even inspired me to pop out and pick some fresh bluebells to put on display.

Ryan came outside with us after dinner to have a mooch around all the blooming flowers while Josie helped and showed me how to put together a hanging basket. I think Matt is worried I've found yet another hobby...HA!

Here's the hanging basket to start. I can't wait to see how it looks in a few weeks after lots of water and sun!

I even put together a couple of half-baskets on the railing across the patio, but I still want to plant one or two more things inside those to trail down. Plus, we also have a couple rectangular pots up on the porch that I need to get soil and a few more flowers for.

Looks like we're in for a flowery spring and summer!

Y3 - 205/365: Fun & Games

Heck YEAH, ball pit in the garden! Cousin Amy was having a blast, too!

Both kids are now masters at climbing onto the sofas, so it was no surprise when Ryan appeared next to me seemingly out of nowhere. The only challenge now is convincing him that he isn't Superman and that gravity DOES exist.

Y3 - 204/365: Earth Day 2011

Looks like the bluebells are in full-swing and the fern is well on its way! Oh how I love you, Springtime!