Twins born two years apart?

So Pete and I have been in awe of how much Ryland looks like Kylee as a baby. Until you see a picture of Kylee that small I don't know if you can truly appreciate the similarities. I tried to take a picture of Ryland in a similar position as one of my Kylee pictures. Here are the results ...


Kylee while we were still in the hospital ...


Ryland while we were still in the hospital ...


(I think he definitely has a very boyish look to him already but even so ... VERY similar!)


Just some pictures of Ryland awake ...

Gentle Big Sister

Kylee has been very gentle with Ryland during this first week (knock on wood!) and there haven't been any objects rocketed in his direction (an even bigger knock on wood!!) Here are some pictures of them "playing" together.

Kylee also helped give Ryland his first bath ... she was in charge of the feet! : )

Out for a Stroll

We decided to test out our new stroller and head for a walk to one of Kylee's favorite places ... the pond! She loves looking at the geese, ducks, and occasional turtles. The walk was great. Ryland rode like a champ and Kylee was very happy that she could sit, stand, or just get off and walk!

Thank You Aunt Sue, Uncle Shaun, Ziggy, and Buddy!

Kylee loved the fruit basket and devoured ALL of the grapes within 5 minutes! : ) We then had to use the skewers from the basket to put other grapes on because she wanted more. (I however, was partial to the chocolate covered fruit!) : ) Thank you for thinking of us guys!

Dying Easter Eggs

While we were waiting to be discharged from the hospital on Easter Sunday, Kylee got to get into the Easter spirit with Nana and Grandad. Thet dyed some Easter eggs! Kylee was very excited to explain the process to us and she was completely amused by peeling the eggs for me to eat throughout the week. Thanks Nana and Grandad!

Anytime stickers are involved it is a big hit! : )

Welcome Ryland!

Kylee is proud to announce the arrival of her little brother . . . Ryland Joseph Cookson! He was born at 3:13 pm on Friday, April 2. Ryland weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz. and is 20 1/4 inches long. So far Kylee has been very gentle and amused with her little brother. (We will see how she feels on day 2 and beyond.) : )

Enjoying the Neighborhood

It has definitely been a while since I have updated with some new pictures but things have been a little busy around here with moving, finishing off the school year (for me!), and just keeping up with Kylee! : )

We have definitely been enjoying living in a neighborhood. It is nice to be able to go outside and walk along a sidewalk and actually say hello to other people. It did take a while for us to get used to watching that Kylee didn't run into the street but we have been able to let our guard down on her running into bears! : )

Here are some recent pictures from a little trip around the neighborhood after school one day.

First we went for a "drive" down the sidewalk.

Then we were off to one of the ponds ...

Kylee loves sitting and watching the geese and ducks swim around.

And we couldn't make it home without stopping for one of Kylee's favorite activities . . . throwing sticks off the bridge and into the pond.