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.

On the Move

In the last month, Ryan has really started to move!  At first he was crawling backwards, just like his Mommy did as a baby.  When he finally learned to crawl forwards- there was no stopping him.  Now he's pulling up on everything, and we are just trying to keep up.  Here are some fun pictures from around the house.

Unfortunately, at our house, there is a set of stairs right in the middle of the main living area.  This has given us a child-proofing challenge.  Poor Duke- he misses the good old days!

Mother's Day

Last month, Ryan and Daddy helped Mommy celebrate her first Mother's Day.  Here are some pictures from our trip to a local winery.  We had such a fun day in the sun!

So much fun- Ryan fell asleep!