My baby is TWO!!

Ryder Wayne is growing up way too fast just like his older sister and brother are!  We celebrated the occasion with a John Deere themed party yesterday with family and friends.  Ryder was excited to see so many different people at our house and he was not overwhelmed as he was last year.  Pizza is one of Ryder's favorites so that is what we had for supper along with a big salad.  Our sweet friend from church, who happens to be our new preacher's wife as well, made Ryder's cake.  It was adorable! Ryder enjoyed opening all his gifts from everyone then we headed outside for the BIG gift.  Several family members went in with us to get Ryder a battery operated John Deere tractor riding toy.  He was excited about it at first until he realized HE could be in control of the whole thing!  Hopefully it won't take him too long before he is brave enough to give it another try.  We all had a fun time and we are so blessed to have the family and friends we have.  Thank you everyone for loving us and Ryder so much...we love y'all!

The birthday boy!

Uncle Caleb, Granden, Ryder and Oni

Look at my John Deere cake!

Mmmm...pizza!

Playing with cousin Carrys

Make a wish!

P-A-R-T-Y!!!

Mimi and Ryder eating cake and ice cream

My silly nephew, Colten

All the kids

KK and Bubba helping their little brother with his presents

A new cowboy hat and a vest!

What's under there???

A tractor!!

Look at me...this was  before he pushed the pedal and understood HE could make it move himself!

Ryder Wayne~ Daddy and I love you so very much!  You have brought so much joy into our lives and we thank God everyday for you.  It is so much fun to watch you grow and discover new things.  You LOVE tractors, animals, anything to do with balls...especially football, your boom-boom, playing with KK and Bubba, helping your Daddy feed the chickens and Bella every evening, and giving your Momma plenty of wet kisses and big hugs during the day.  And what a talker you are these days!  There is never a dull moment with you around and we love you so very much!  Happy 2nd Birthday sweet boy!!