Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Sick Day


By the smiles and sunshine it's hard to believe that this kid was up all night with fever and puked on our bed. It's been a day of no school, glorious warm weather and plenty of laundry washing.


Rye's out of the full blue arm cast and into a custom splint, which the doctor and I think he might just need to wear one for the next few years, perhaps adding one to the other arm. Since having the cast he likes to fling his broken wing on anything hard and karate chop it for the effect. It's gonna hurt when it's just an arm I keep telling him, but nobody wants to mind mama.



We did some outdoor painting on our glass window frame leaning up against the fence. We even practiced painting R-Y-E. He 's reluctant to write it, but will however, paint the letters if he slows down long enough and we associate the lines with train tracks, roundabouts, and slides. He'd likely have to use a symbol or something for his name if it were any longer.

Here's our dude at the Christmas parade. Notice the new hip boy haircut; he had some young chicks swooning that day...but mainly, he was just trying to sweet talk some candy canes out of their hands. He did tell Claire - guess who gives the best kisses in the world? Yeah me!

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

We're Back...

A few reminders from Fall 2008...

It's been forever long since we shared sweet photos of our family with you all. To no surprise our wild Rye has grown strong, sure, and at times a bit unruly. He wakes with the most enlivened, joyful spirit that even sleepy-headed parents smile as the moon still peeks behind the curtains.

Our little rascal, also known as little toot - fell from a high slide today - roughing up his tender face, and landing smack on his right wing. Tomorrow we will wander again through doctor offices & such to sure up his buckled-up wrist. So sad being the parent not there for the catching of the flying bird.


Notice the silk-dyed sling and neosporin tribal marks on the face, and yes smile, and that's not for the camera - he's not into posing for the camera or being still much. After the initial fall Rye remained spirited and full of fun, only now and then would he wimper out. He's one stoic dude.



We just got back from the beach in South Carolina Monday night. We three love the warm, sandy, salty air and sea. Now, who wants to gift us a beach house? We'd be most appreciative.

Making sure those sea oats aren't too dry.


Skipping out on pre-school and wandering the trails of Biltmore Farm.







Rye working in his digger garden - our former vegetable garden. He means serious business and puts you to work - pronto. "Now everybody, let's get to work!"




Camping, hanging out in the tent with Popi.







The new tackel kit made this guy squeal.





Practicing his long stick jumping, probably not such a great idea...




Digging with his 2 sisters - Lydia and Claire, and brother Myles - as he tells everybody - they don't live in the same house, just across the street and in Montford. See, we don't need to have more kids, he's got it all worked out - thank goodness.


A most excellent tree climber, rock hopper, and trail guide. I'll take him with me in the woods anyday.




Breakfast anyone?