Summer Weekends

We've had a lot of fun this summer with weekend outings and just hanging out at home.  Here are some pictures from the last few weeks.

Ryan and Daddy at Blue Mountain Brewery.  What a pair!

Ryan and Duke are still evolving their relationship :)  Ryan thinks Duke is lots of fun.  He has learned to throw Duke his ball, and Duke is very gentle with Ryan when they play.  Now that Ryan drops lots of food, I think they are becoming better friends!

The kiddie pool is popular at our house!  Daddy has his hands full with this crowd.  Ryan and Duke had a great time though.

Here's Ryan enjoying one of his favorite foods- yogurt! Mostly he enjoys making a big mess :)  The second picture is another great view of Ryan's crazy hair.  You can also see his many teeth.

Naked baby time!  Ryan likes to run around right before his bath.  He's also a big help with laundry these days because he loves to push the baskets around.

Polo

Ryan, Mommy, and Daddy went to a polo match at King Family Vineyards a few weeks ago.  We had a great time!  It was beautiful weather, good wine, and lots of fun watching the horses.  Here are some pictures of our adventure. 

This picture really captures Ryan's crazy hairstyle (or lack thereof).  Mommy is just hoping it needs to grow longer so it will settle down :)  For now, it sticks straight up and seems to match Ryan's lively personality.

Ryan was not so sure about these horses.  They are so much bigger than his friend Duke!

Beautiful mountain views!

Practicing walking with Daddy.  Ryan is about 10 months in this photo.  He was enjoying walking while holding our hands. 

Who needs toys when you have an empty ice bucket and cups?

Summer Fun

Ryan is having a fun summer so far.  We have a pool in our neighborhood, so we like to try and go every weekend if we can.  Mommy and Daddy are glad Ryan likes the pool because it means they get to spend more time there too!

A few weeks ago, Ryan went to Smith Mountain Lake to visit his great-grandaddy.  Grandaddy was retiring from the church where he has been a minister for many years.  Ryan enjoyed the lake and visiting with lots of family.

At the lake, Ryan finally got to meet his big cousin Ryan Douglass.  Here are some pictures of Ryan Douglass holding Ryan Douglass Chiu :) 

  Back at home, here's Ryan enjoying his Sunday paper on a lazy summer morning:

Ryan continued his tour of Charlottesville wineries during a fun Saturday afternoon with Katherine and Conor on 4th of July weekend.  Here we are outside Pippen Hill Farm.

Here's Daddy showing his exceptional parenting skills:

Finally, here's Ryan with his favorite appliance- the dishwasher!  He loves it! 

Father's Day

Last month, Ryan helped Daddy celebrate his first Father's Day.  It was a great day visiting some new wineries in the area. 

Ryan loves to play with Mommy's sunglasses.  We love this picture- it just puts a smile on your face!

 Here's Ryan with Daddy enjoying the beautiful day:

Ryan with Mommy:

Michael and Rachael's Wedding

Last month, Ryan's Uncle Michael got married.  The wedding was right down the road in Lynchburg, VA.  It was so much fun to get together with family to celebrate such a happy occasion.

Here's Ryan with Daddy at the rehearsal luncheon.

Ryan with the groom.

This was Ryan's first time staying in a hotel, which was an adventure for all of us.  We did enjoy the pool though!

It was a busy day, so Ryan took a nap in the middle of the reception.  Literally in the "middle" of the reception hall.

Nana and Papa were there too!  Here's a fun picture from the dance floor.

Ryan had fun on the dance floor too!

It was fun to have the whole family together!  Here is Ryan with his Grandpa Chiu:

Ryan with his great-grandmother:

Ryan with the bride and groom:

Family pictures:

Ryan and Daddy:

Flying away with Uncle Scott at the end of the day.