Summer Time!

It is almost officially summer, which means it is almost Reed's Birthday! It is amazing all that has happened in the last year! Whew!

A few weeks ago was mother's day, so I have uploaded just a few fun pics of the weekend!

The Saturday before Mother's Day Ryan and I were lucky enough to snag a few hours alone, and go to a lake near our house and fish a little. Even though we didn't catch anything we had fun - and got to see a bunch of gators!!

Lake Munson

My handsome husband! :)

Playing Peek-a-boo

In PawPaw's Cobra!

Reed is not even 1 yet, and he is ready to go for a ride in the Cobra - of course this excites Daddy and PawPaw!

Well, this weekend is an exciting one for us. One of my best friends - and the maid of honor in my wedding- Chelsea is getting married to an amazing man, and I am honored to be a part of the occasion. We are leaving Friday for Clearwater - and the wedding is Sunday.

After the wedding Ryan, Reed and I are heading a little further south to Bradenton to spend some time with Grandma Dender. We are so excited that Ryan's parents will also be down there!

Thats the latest news in this Dender household. Reed is doing well. If anyone has tips on getting kids to eat real food that would be great! He is almost one and all he will eat is pureed food - and really pureed food at that! Tips are welcomed!!

God Bless!

FIRST TIME...

.... AT THE POOL!!

Today Ryan, Reed and I went to the pool for the first time! It was a beautiful day, and the water was pretty warm. Reed was pretty excited, but a little unsure. He quickly learned how to splash in the water, and enjoyed that quite a bit. He went all the way under the water, and didn't cry or anything! I think he is a natural!! Taking him to the pool is something I have been looking forward for awhile, and I am so excited that he is able to "enjoy" going now. The pool we went to has an activity center - that will open at the beginning of May and it will be fun to watch him play in that! Sorry I don't have more pictures, the battery died, but we will be back soon, and I will make sure that thing is charged! Have a great weekend!!

Reed playing at the park

Fun at the Park!

After a week of both Reed and I feeling crummy, I decided to take advantage of feeling better, and the beautiful day today! I had too many great pics not to share them with you! SO enjoy!


I will make a slide show to give you a good visual of Reed crawling back up that red slide!! It was so fun to go to the park with him, and I can't wait to do it more this summer!!

Check out my Slide Show!

Jacksonville Visit

This past weekend Ryan, Reed and I traveled to Jacksonville. We spent part of Friday, all of Saturday, and part of Sunday there. Saturday was spent preparing for one of my best friends bridal shower ( the purpose of the trip). We had a great time reminiscing, catching up and just hanging out. I don't have any pictures of the shower - but it was a memorable event!

Our good friends Max and Kathleen, and their son Jackson also came to Jacksonville for the shower. We had a great time hanging out with them and watching the boys play together. Jackson is about 2 months older than Reed and has a good 5-6 lbs on him. At this age, most of you know, 5-6 lbs is ALOT!! Nevertheless, the 2 had a good time playing together:

Reed had to stand up for himself! ;)

Pretty cute. You can tell that they will be friends. ;)

While in Jacksonville we also heard some very exciting news. My college roommate, and one of my best friends, is PREGNANT!! She got married in October - and is expecting the little one in Novemeber! We can't wait to meet the little Incinelli! Congrats Christy and Jared!!

Happy Easter - A little late

We had a great day celebrating our risen Savior! Here are just a few pics of our day!