Mama on a Mission

Ryder's first year album is coming along rather nicely. I set my sights high when I set out to complete his album prior to his birthday party, but it is likely going to happen! I have been keeping the layouts rather simple, focusing on the photos themselves, and I am feeling good pretty good about "Ryder's Story" thus far.

Under the Hat
**Based on a layout published in a recent
edition of Creating Keepsakes by Ali Edwards**
Journaling reads: You took some of your best naps outside your first few months.
You would hide under a hat and lay in your bouncer while your brothers played. 6/2008

Splish Splash
Journaling reads: At 7 months old you can now sit in the big tub...
we work on your back float and you climb all over! December 10, 2008

Play
**Layout is based on a sketch published
in a recent edition of Creating Keepsakes**
Journaling reads: Having tons of fun on the swing at Kalahari
Waterpark and Resort! 2/2009

Peek-a-Boo
Journaling reads: You love playing with blankets right now. Often, you cover
your face and then pull the blanket away and grin! Peek-a-boo! October 2008

Oct 31
**Based on a sketch from Got Sketch**

No Thanks
**This is a scraplift of my friend, Leila's layout**
Journaling reads: The look on your face says it all...no thanks! At three months of age the doctor suggested trying to give you cereal to help with your reflux. You were not a fan. We tried and tried, but you would spit the cereal out again and again. As the months passed you proved to not be a big fan of baby food, but rather wanted what your older brothers had. I can't say I blame you. August 2008

My Favorite
Journaling reads: Loving this picture of you at
8 months old. January 2009

Fun Escape
Journaling reads: For Parker's 5th birthday we "escaped" to Kalahari Waterpark
& Resort for a weekend. You loved the water and were so calm. You looked super
cute in your swim trunks...now worn by all three of you boys! 2/2009

Daddy's boy
Journaling reads: You love your daddy and could sleep on his chest for
hours while he watches TV. He sure loves you, too! July 2008

Boo
Journaling reads: No spooks here...just a little Tiger and his Papa.
You spent Trick-or-Treat with your "fan club" while we took your
brothers TOT'ing. Happy Halloween!!!