The McBride's

The McBride's

Sunday, February 28, 2010

28FEB10

Ryan is TWO!!!! This little red hair, blue-eyed beauty lives up to her name AND hair color. She is feisty, full of energy, slightly dramatic, knows what she wants, sweet, innocent, and for the most part a complete JOY to be around. She is a very happy, content little girl, for the most part. :) She loves her family and her big sister. She loves when Alexis gets home and especially loves going to pick her up at the bus stop. I am so happy she came into our lives and can't believe she is now a true 2 year old toddler!

Her actual birthday fell on a Sunday so we celebrated by letting her open a couple presents other people had sent and somewhat following an old McBride tradition of pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream (the tradition is waffles but I have never owned a waffle maker can you believe it!) We also had them for dinner instead of breakfast since we have 9 a.m. church and Sunday breakfast is ALWAYS good old cold cereal!



We had Ryan's party yesterday and just invited a few friends (funny enough everyone we invited we knew from Germany! ) One of our friends has been sick for the last week so they weren't able to come but we had a blast with our small group and Ryan thought it was a great party!

The set-up

Not sure what to think yet about the candle... I LOVE her expressions!

She knew just what to do!

Big smile!

Kiera and Ryan playing the piano!

A new BABY!!

Sand toys! We haven't gotten it yet but we are going to get her a sand table. We're just trying to find the one we want.

All the kids. (Dak, Ryan, Alexis, Caed, Kiera)

Note Ryan copying Dak! Too fun!






5 comments:

Brad and Erica said...

Happy Birthday Ry! We love you and wish we could have been there! I can't believe that Ryan (and Annika) is getting so big! Weren't they just babies? She is beautiful and looks so happy in all of the pictures. I just wish our girls could celebrate their birthdays together. (Also, I wish that some of Cristine's famous birthday cookies were making an appearance as well...)

Cristine said...

Oh my goodness... Look at Ry's curls! Love it! And what a cute dress... Whoever sent that to you has great taste! HAHAHA! Happy birthday to one of my favorite toddlers! Love you!

ALLRED FAMILY said...

Happy Birthday Ryan!! She is adorable. I love toddler expressions...they are so honest and sincere!

Cristine said...

Awww Erica... You made my day!

Mortensen Family said...

So super cute! Happy birthday Ryan! (ps- wasn't she just born Monica? How can she be 2 already??) Love those red curls! She takes after me ;) Looks like a super fun party!