Like father, like son. There are no other words for this, I just love this picture!

Fun at the Park

Now that Ryan is walking it is so much fun to take him to the park. Before he could walk I would carry him around from apparatus to apparatus. He can now go where he chooses. Ryan seems to enjoy walking around and looking for leaves to pick up more than swinging on the swings or going on the slide. It really doesn't matter to me, I just enjoy watching him walk around like a big boy.

Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My!

On Valentine's Day we took Ryan to the LA Zoo. My mom was in town, so she was able to join in on the fun. We saw many great things at the zoo; flamingos (Ryan's favorite) the elephant (yes, only one), chimpanzees, lions, tigers, zebra, koala bears, alligators, and kangaroo just to name a few. I think Ryan liked the flamingo best because of their bright colors. The chipanzees went a little nuts chasing one another and making really loud noises. Love was not in the air for these chimps on this Valentine's Day. This made us a little uneasy, especially in light of recent chimp news. We saw a few more animals after this and we were done visiting the zoo. It was nice to get out of the house, enjoy the nice weather, and take Ryan on a new adventure.

Ryan Can Walk

Ryan has been taking steps for the last month or so. Standing, taking one or two steps and dropping to his knees or bottom. I kept thinking, 'There is no way he will walk before his first birthday.' Then, three days before his first birthday, he just got up and started walking around the room. Sanjay came home from work that evening and watched Ryan walk for the first time without falling after a few steps. We both sat there amazed by what we saw. How did he go from a few wobbly steps to walking? I guess that is how it happens. So now I am waiting for all the gibberish that sounds like full sentences to turn into an actual full sentence in English. All in due time, I suppose. He never ceases to amaze me!

The Roys Will Never Settle

Literally, The Roys will never settle in one place, or at least that is what it feels like. Since Sanjay and I got married, three years ago, we have moved THREE times, this will be number four! Not that I have regretted any of the moves because I think we stumbled on a great city that not too many people know about. This time, however, it is just a small move across town. The house we are renting is beautiful, yet it never really fit our needs. 2900 square feet with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, now there is something wrong with that! Ryan sleeps downstairs, while we are upstairs. I don't think I ever fully sleep through the night knowing he is not with us. After looking around for a place to buy, we have decided that time is on our side. If we are patient, then the prices will drop even more. So we have thought downsizing would be in our best interest. There are many perks to living in a smaller place: 1)I don't have to kill myself cleaning, 2) I can do laundry when Ryan is sleeping (did I mention that our washer/dryer is currently located in Ryan's closet? Yeah, I know what you are thinking) 3) Ryan's best buddy, Tyler, is going to be our neighbor, not to mention the fact that mommy and daddy have a great time with Tyler's parents. 4) And most important... cheaper rent!!! So now begins the daunting task of packing and organizing. All I have to say is, thank God I am not pregnant during this move, like I was during the last move. I still cannot find things from that move! So it looks like the Roys will not settle completely this year, but maybe someday soon we will have a place to call our own!