Early Christmas Present

We decided to let Riley have one of his Christmas presents early. We learned very quickly that Riley does not like Christmas paper. After I had opened the paper far enough where he could see inside, he did everything in his ability to play with the item without touching one inch of the wrapping. Once we got it out of the wrapping paper, he had so much fun with the crocodile xylophone. I figured he was hinting around for a toy like this since he is constantly banging on our real piano!

Crazy Weather

We have had the craziest weather lately. This past Friday, it was really cold...as you can see, Riley had to bundle up. Today's high is supposed to be 76. Time to pull out the short-sleeve shirts!

Playing & Relaxing

Riley loves to go to the play center at the mall. At first, I thought his favorite thing to do was climb through the tunnel. THEN, he found the book section. If he could spend every waking moment looking at books, he would.

After a hard day, Riley likes to get in his new recliner to relax. Thanks grandma and grandpa Sproles for the new chair!

Family Time

Thanksgiving was wonderful as usual. We all stuffed ourselves silly. On Thanksgiving Day, we all ate at the Harris house. Friday was the low country boil meal at the Sproles'. Saturday, we went to the Sproles' family get together at Rush Street. Riley loved running around the entire restaurant and checking out the waitresses. Then on Sunday, we went to my great aunt's birthday party. Of course, I didn't get pictures of all the events, but here are a few:

Riley, Christy, Del Ray, Shane and Helen at Aunt Matt's B-day party:

Peggy, Rhonda, Bill in hiding, Connie, Christy, Riley, Patsy:

And of course, Riley:

Faster than a speeding bullet...

It is becoming harder and harder to get pictures of Riley because he is ALWAYS on the move!

Snuggle Time

Riley LOVES to snuggle. That is, of course, when he is not looking at his favorite books or running around outside.

More Fun in Kingsport

Riley is really starting to enjoy the new playground at Warriors. I think his favorite part was throwing, oh I mean playing in the sand. He also liked my brother's camouflaged hat.

Fun in the Leaves

Riley had a fun time in Kingsport, especially in all of the leaves.

Off to Kingsport

We are off to Kingsport for the week. More picts to come when we return!

Halloween

Riley had a "super" Halloween. Yes, he was Superman. I think his favorite part besides running around the yard was going over to visit our next door neighbors. He loves their dog because unlike Tigger (our cat), Riley can actually pet him.

Birthday Party Fun at the Zoo

We were invited to another wonderful birthday party. Alanna (Arlene's daughter from my mommies' group) just turned one!!! Her party was at the zoo and we had a great time. Thanks for inviting us!!! I apologize that I didn't get pictures of all the kiddies :(

The first pict is of Alanna:

Of course, Riley is smiling at Alanna:

Riley likes hanging out with Jake (PJ is directly behind Jake):

Riley LOVED all the animals at the zoo, especially the White Tiger.

Riley with his daddy:

Change of Seasons

It is finally cooling off in east Tennessee. Riley loves to spend every minute possible outdoors. Of course he screams bloody murder when we bring him inside. This evening, we had to bundle him up before heading outdoors. There was much fun to be had!

Birthday Party

Amy and Martin's daughter, Elly, turned THREE at the end of September. She had such a fun birthday party at the Eastman Cabins. Riley had a great time.

We are really looking forward to Amy, Martin and Elly's arrival in Kingsport this week. WELCOME BACK TO TN!!!

The Beginnings of Potty Learning 101

The fun has started. We are trying to introduce the potty to Riley. So far he likes sitting on it. He may not like it so much when he finds out what it is used for! You can see the progression from being fully clothed to diaperless. Let's hope most of the time spent on the potty will be diaperless.

Visiting the Cove at Concord Park

One of the places we love to visit often is "The Cove" at Concord Park. Riley gets to run around everywhere and watch all the people. There is also a nice playground at this park.

S-L-O-W-I-N-G D-O-W-N

Even the energizer bunny (aka Riley) has to slow down sometimes.

Best of Friends

Riley and Tigger are the best of friends...that is, when there's a thick piece of glass between them!