Ryan Miller Fam: July 2008

Thursday, July 31, 2008

July 30 & 31st

You gotta love tiny, little, baby feet.

Briggs trying out his bed for a few minutes.

Aren't these tennis shoe socks just adorable???

Leann - this picture was taken at 11:30 pm - can't get more recent than that!!! Just kidding!

Briggs' 1st bath

Briggs didn't mind being in the tub once his "thing" was covered up. He is a very modest baby. He likes to have his clothes buttoned up, diaper on, etc. As you can see, I was not short on help!!!!!

How many people does it take to bathe a 10 day old baby?????

Our clean baby!

Sunday

Mine with her grandkids. Do you think she thought she would have so many?

Great Grandma Bobbie with Briggs and Braelyn.

Braelyn & Briggs

Daddy and GG with the girls.

We went home last Saturday for Loran and Gracie's 1st bday party. They had a beach theme. The girls got to swim in the pool, we then had a delicious dinner, watched the girls open presents, had cake, & then watched fireworks. We were excited to show off Briggs to everyone on my mom's side of the family. The 2nd little boy.

Loran & Gracie with mommy and daddy swimming in the pool!

Their adorable cake - made by their mommy!

The girlies eating their cupcakes.

They got bitty babies from one of their gmas. They loved them

Daddy's 34th bday

Daddy's birthday dinner - It was made by wonderful friends - Christy, Melissa, and Jennifer! Thanks ladies. The italian beef, potatoes, & cheesecake were wonderful. Ryan enjoyed his birthday by playing golf with some football coaching buddies.

Mine with Braelyn, Addisyn & Briggs

The seven of us lined up on the steps. Braelyn is giving herself bunny ears. I wonder where she learned this??? Gotta love big sisters

Friday, July 25, 2008

4 Generations

In my posting I forgot to add the 4 generation picture. Four generations of the Blanch Merkle family. Debbie (gma), Briggs(grandson/great-grandson), GG ( great gma), Ryan, (son/grandson).

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Ryan's fam & Leann visit

Yesterday was a busy day. Ryan's mom, sister, nieces, and grandma came down to meet the baby. My friend, Leann, and her 3 kids also came to meet Briggs. For awhile there were 10 kids. Briggs just kept on sleeping. The noise didn't bother him a bit. Leann and her kids spent the night. The girls were so excited. Our kids get along so great. There is never any fighting, no drama, etc. Makes for a very enjoyable time for all.

Aunt Carla

Leann

Ryan tried to sneak outside for some "quiet time". As you can see, he didn't quite succeed!!!

Briggs 5 days old

Nana with Briggs

Jimissy
Tyra

4 days old

Briggs is 4 days old. He had a big day. We took Tayloran to pick up her contacts. We then went to the dr for his billirubin check. The dr said that he thought he was ok and didn't need an official blood test. We were to stick him in sunlight twice a day. He also said that when we go back to the dr on 8/1 he will make an appointment for him to see the ent regarding his tongue. Yeah! I'm so happy that they are going to take care of it right away.

1st evening at home

We had several visitors who wanted to meet Briggs. The Childers Fam brought us the most wonderful meals. We were so blessed. We ate lasagna, bbq, chicken casserole, pork loin and potatoes, monkey bread, cinnamon rolls, & rice krispie treats. Thanks so much!!! I think I have gained weight instead of losing weight!!!! Several of Ryan's coaching buddies stopped by to checck out the newest Ranger!!! Our friend Christy also stopped by so her kids could meet the baby!

Mom & Briggs

Katie, Diedre & Tessa Childers

Madison & Briggs

Christy & I

The girlies with their new baby brother

Coming home

We got to come home from the hospital on Sunday afternoon. The dr would have given us another day or so, but I didn't think the girls could handle the suspense of not having us home. I was also worried that Mom might leave early :) You know how things always happen - Tayloran had an ear infection - had to go to the dr, Avery was still a little under the weather with her tonsils, etc....Briggs went home weighing 7 lbs 8 oz. Avery got to come to the hospital with Daddy to help bring him home.