More Pictures

Here are just a few more fun pictures from Reed's birthday:


Playing in the box the playset came in...

How old is Reed?? He is 1!!

Birthday Celebration!

Reed turned 1 on Friday, but Saturday was the celebration. Ryan and I took Reed to the beach, with his family! It was a beautiful day and Reed really enjoyed it! We then, came home and cooked out, and opened presents. We sang to Reed and I even made him a cupcake, but he wasn't interested in it at all! Oh well...next year!!

Here are a few pictures of our fun festivities!

Reed in his big boy carseat

walking on the beach

cheesin'

And then the party....

not interested....

on his new toy from Mimi

he was excited

Daddy reading a book to Reed


Reed also got a great play set for outside, but my battery had died, yet again, by the time that was put together! But he has had lots of fun on it!! Thanks Grandma and PawPaw!

Wedding fun!

A week ago we went to see one of my best friends get married to an amazing man! We stayed in her dad's house, with all of the other bridesmaids, and some other close friends. We had a great time!

At the rehearsal brunch

At the reception

Chel's sister made those cakes. And I helped decorate them! It was quite a process!!

These girls and friends you only find once in your life!! They are amazing!


I know that I have been blessed with amazing people in my life - and these are just a few of them!

Happy Birthday Reed!!

I saw a friend of mine put up pictures on her daughters 1st birthday and I couldn't wait 'till Reed turned 1 so I could see how much he has changed in the last year! It is AMAZING!! This year has been a year I will never forget - and I feel so blessed to have this precious boy in my life!! May 30, 2007

May 30, 2008


We are celebrating Reed's birthday tomorrow, with a trip to the beach and some fun after. I will post more pictures of that later, and some from this past weekend.
In the meantime - HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY REED! WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!

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