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Saturday, December 14, 2013

20 Months

Ryder at 20 months:
*and yes, still in size 4 diapers
* in mostly 18 month clothes
*size 6 shoe
*walking! RUNNING!!
*is taking about 28 ounces of Elecare Jr formula from a bottle and water from a sippy cup!
*eats a variety of fruits and veggies, puffs, Cheerios, pasta, graham crackers, Ritz crackers beef and pork too but no Raspberries! Seems to like the Enjoy Life Chocolate SUnbutter Bars but not the Apple Cinnamom ones
*laughs and smiles a lot when he is feeling good
*sleeps most nights getting up only once...about once a week he has a bad night and is up almost every hour:( but those are getting less frequent
*still very ticklish!
*OMG 17 teeth
*weight  24pounds 6 ounces
*height 31.75 inches
* really loves his binkie, he even tries to eat with it in his mouth
*signs more and all done
*now says bye alot and even says wuv oo (love you)

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Friday, November 22, 2013

19 Months!

Ryder at 19 months:
*and yes, still in size 4 diapers
* in mostly 18 month clothes with a few 12 months still
*size 5 shoe still
*walking! RUNNING!!
*is taking about 28 ounces of Elecare Jr formula from a bottle and water from a sippy cup!
*eats a variety of fruits and veggies, puffs, Cheerios, pasta, graham crackers, Ritz crackers beef and pork too but no Raspberries!  Loves Stacey's Cocoa Pita Chips! Also loves Triscits Dill and Olive Oil Crackers
*laughs and smiles a lot when he is feeling good
*sleeps most nights getting up only once...about once a week he has a bad night and is up almost every hour:( but those are getting less frequent
*still very ticklish!
*OMG 15 teeth as of this morning
*weight  21  pounds  8 ounces
*height 1.375 inches
* really loves his binkie, he even tries to eat with it in his mouth
*signs more and all done
*says quite a few words including Mommy, Daddy Owa (Noah), Caka (cracker)
*had new tubes and his adnoids out today
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Monday, October 14, 2013

Ryry at 18 months!!!!

Ryder @18 months


Ryder at 18 months:
*and yes, still in size 4 diapers
* in mostly 18 month clothes with a few 12 months still
*size 5 show
*walking! RUNNING!!
*is taking about 28 ounces of Elecare Jr formula from a bottle and water from a sippy cup!
*eats a variety of fruits and veggies, puffs, Cheerios, pasta, graham crackers, Ritz crackers beef and pork too but no Raspberries!  Loves Stacey's Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips! Also loves Town House Garlic and Herb Stackers
*laughs and smiles a lot when he is feeling good
*sleeps most nights getting up only once...about once a week he has a bad night and is up almost every hour:( but those are getting less frequent
*still very ticklish!
*OMG 13 teeth as of this morning
*weight  22 pounds 12 ounces
*height 31.75 inches
* head circumference 18.82 inches
* really loves his binkie, he even tries to eat with it in his mouth
*signs more and all done
*has had an ear infection since the end of September
*currently on 2nd oral anti-biotic and drops
*seeing the ENT this week for possible adnoidectomy

eta: adnoidectomy and new tubes scheduled for 11/22


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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Buzz Agent Review: KRE-O Cityville Invasion

 

 

Will Cityville survive Dr. Mayhem?

Whether your child ends up a gifted city planner or a superhero known for defeating mad scientists, you’ll have KRE-O Cityville Invasion to thank for their future successes. Watch as Sonic Motion technology brings your kid’s dream metropolis to life!
  • The KRE-O Cityville Invasion building set line includes a variety of city-themed building sets and accessories
  • Sound waves trigger specific movements in the KRE-O motion bricks. Watch as the cities shuffle, swim, crash and roar to life!
  • Every set comes with several KREON figures (including a mystery KREON) that kids can collect
  • Dr. Mayhem and his evil henchmen have plans to invade Cityville; the Special Ops Squad hopes to stop them — each KRE-O Cityville Invasion set tells a different part of the story

The city may be growing, but something is rotten in the KRE-O Cityville metropolis — the evil Dr. Mayhem has gathered a troop of villains to aid him in his quest for world domination. Each KRE-O Cityville Invasion Building Set tells a part of the story. The invasion has begun, and the city’s fate is in its builders’ hands!
Combine any of the KRE-O Cityville Invasion Building Sets to see Cityville come to life. They’re all compatible with each other, as well as with other major building set brands. The line is available at all major retailers,  and ranges in price from $2.49 – $39.99.

KRE-O Cityville Invasion Skyscraper Mayhem Building Set

Ages 7+ / Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 / Includes 431 KRE-O Pieces
A rampaging gorilla has escaped the KRE-O Cityville zoo and is wreaking havoc downtown. Will the Cityville citizens be able to stop him?

KRE-O Cityville Invasion Police Station Zombie Defense Building Set

Ages 7+ / Suggested Retail Price: $24.99 / Includes 270 KRE-O Pieces
Three zombies storm the KRE-O Cityville police station as the KREON cops try to contain the outbreak.

KRE-O Cityville Invasion Haunted Hideaway Building Set

Ages 7+ / Suggested Retail Price: $24.99 / Includes 317 KRE-O Pieces
Ghosts and vampires abound in the Haunted Hideaway!

KRE-O Cityville Invasion Marina Madness Building Set

Ages 6+ / Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / Includes 206 KRE-O Pieces
A shark is on the loose in the marina. Use the shark capture claw to save the day, and catch him before he catches you!

KRE-O Cityville Invasion Fire Station Dragon Attack Building Set

Ages 6+ / Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / Includes 177 KRE-O Pieces
The mercury is rising fast as a fearsome dragon is burning things up at the KRE-O Cityville firehouse! *

KRE-O Cityville Invasion Bank Bandit Bust Building Set

Ages 6+ / Suggested Retail Price: $9.99 / Includes 152 KRE-O Pieces
A KREON bank bandit has drilled through the breakaway vault door and stolen a safe full of valuables.* Will the KREON police be able to stop him?

KRE-O Cityville Invasion Service Station Scare Building Set

Ages 6+ / Suggested Retail Price: $9.99 / Includes 174 KRE-O Pieces
Gas may cost $3.07 per gallon at the KRE-O Cityville station, but brains are free, and a zombie KREON has come to fill up his tank. *
The KRE-O Cityville Invasion line also includes a variety of accessory packs — everything from the Sonic Motion Themed Assortment to the Vehicle Booster Pack Assortment to the Population Pack Assortment. Everything your child needs to build for days.


The boys were so excited to get my latest Buzz Kit!  KRE-O Building set.  I waited a few days after I received it to let them open it but man once I did it kept them busy for hours!   They added the pieces to their Lego/ Micro Block collection and they worked quite nicely together.  The boys loved the sounds from The Sonic Motion Technology.  JJ (5) did have a bit of trouble putting the Dr. Mayhem figure together but with a little help he got it.  I like that the pieces work with their other building sets and are actually less expensive.  They have already asked for some more of the Cityville Collection from Santa.

Overall I think these sets are great and if your child like Legos or other building sets I would highly recommend them!


Disclosure: I received the product in return for my honest review. I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own.
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Friday, September 13, 2013

Ryder @17 months


Ryder at 17 months:
*and yes, still in size 4 diapers
* in mostly 18 month clothes with a few 12 months still
*barley still in size 4 shoe... yes he is finally wearing shoes
*walking! RUNNING!!
*is taking about 32 ounces of Elecare Jr formula from a bottle and water from a sippy cup!
*eats a variety of fruits and veggies, puffs, Cheerios, pasta, graham crackers, Ritz crackers beef and pork too but no Raspberries!  Loves Stacey's Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips!
*laughs and smiles a lot when he is feeling good
*sleeps most nights getting up only once...about once a week he has a bad night ans is up almost every hour:( but those are getting less frequent
*still very ticklish!
*still 7 teeth but OMG is working on 2 molars and 2 canines!  Still working on the 4 new teeth
*weight  22 pounds 12 ounces
*height 30.95 inches (on 8/30)
* really loves his binkie, he even tries to eat with it in his mouth
*signs more and all done

Loves Loves Loves his Watermellon...still
On a walk

This is what happen's when you ask Ryder where his nose is...lol


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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

First Day of School....

Right before leaving the house

The boys in front of the school

On the playground

Noah Rico First Day of 2nd Grade

Jacoby Javier First Day of Kindergarten

The boys with Daddy

Noah getting ready to go in

JJ getting ready to go in
 All in all it was a good day...yes there were some tears from me!  Both boys were excited to start the school year.  Noah's teacher is Mrs. Seeley and JJ has Mrs. Williamson.  We will get to meet both teachers at Open House on the 19th.  We were a little sad that JJ's 2 friends James and Willie were not in his class but James' cousin is so at least he knew someone!


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Monday, August 26, 2013

A Day at the Museum!

As a last Summer hoorah Grammy and Popsi took the family to the Boston Museum of Science!  I have so many fond memories as a child sent in that building.  The museum has changed so much but a good time was had by all.  It was cheaper to buy the yearly pass so we will be going again in a few months and I cant wait!




Building bobsleds at the Hands On Engineering

My favorite part...The Lighting Show


The T-Rex print is as big as Ryry!

After the Museum we went 45 minutes in the wrong direction then 10 minutes to far in the right direction before finding Faneuil Hall for dinner!

The boys were so tired they were asleep as soon as their heads hit the pillows.  Thanks so much Grammy and Popsi for a fun and educational day....cant wait to do it again!  Only maybe this time without getting lost in Boston?!?!?!


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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Ryder at 16 months....

Ryder at 16 months:
*and yes, still in size 4 diapers
* in mostly 18 month clothes with a few 12 months still
*size 4 shoe... yes he is finally wearing shoes
*walking! RUNNING!!
*is taking about 32 ounces of Elecare Jr formula from a bottle and water from a sippy cup!
*eats a variety of fruits and veggies, puffs, Cheerios, pasta, graham crackers, Ritz crackers beef and pork too but no Raspberries!  Loves Stacey's Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips!
*laughs and smiles a lot when he is feeling good
*sleeps most nights getting up only once...about once a week he has a bad night ans is up almost every hour:( but those are getting less frequent
*still very ticklish!
*still 7 teeth but OMG is working on 2 molars and 2 canines!
*weight and height we are not sure but he goes to Boston Children's on 8/30 so we will know then
* really loves his binkie!
Having fun at Mills Stores

Bad bed head!



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Sunday, July 14, 2013

Ryder Antonio at 15 months

Ryder at 15 months:
*yes, still in size 4 diapers
* in mostly 18 month clothes with a few 12 months still
*walking! RUNNING!!
*is taking about 32 ounces of Elecare Jr formula from a bottle
*eats a variety of fruits and veggies, puffs, Cheerios, pasta, graham crackers, Ritz crackers and now we know he can have beef and pork too but no Raspberries
*laughs and smiles a lot when he is feeling good
*sleeps 1 5-6 hour stretch each night, still waking up every 2 hours some nights
*still very ticklish!
*still 7 teeth!
*weight 22 lb 9.2 oz
*height still 30.75 inches


Celebrating on July 4th

Just being silly!

Guarding Auntie's pursw during his first fireworks after the Fisher Cats lost BIG TIME!

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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Ryry 14 months

Ryder at 14 months:
*yes, still in size 4 diapers
*still in mostly 12 month clothes with a few 18 month
*walking!
*is taking about 32 ounces of Elecare Jr formula from a bottle
*eats a variety of fruits and veggies, puffs, Cheerios, pasta, graham crackers, Ritz crackers
*laughs and smiles a lot when he is feeling good
*sleeps 1 5-6 hour stretch each night, still waking up every 2 hours some nights
*still very ticklish!
*7 teeth!
*weight 22 lb 4 oz
*height still 30.5 inches






We have some great visitors this week!  Jay's family is visiting.  While it is a lot of prople in our house its so good to have my girls here!!

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Friday, May 31, 2013

Children's Hospital Boston @ Waltham a diagnosis

We finally got in to see the Doctor at Boston Children's Hospital.  We saw Dr Gno.  Things went well.  We went over his history and various other Dr appointments and test results.  Basically it is a
confirmed that is is FPIES.  There is no definitive test for it and really no treatment.  The plan for right now is to continue with Elecare Jr and avoid the foods we know have made him sick and slowly introduce new foods.  They also took a bunch of blood for allergy testing not that we expect any of that to show anything.  The Phlebotomist did an amazing job and only had to stick him once and that has never happened!  We will follow up with the local GI in a few weeks and come back here the end of August.

Also he will be getting Tubes in his ears next week!
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Friday, May 17, 2013

Ryry 13 months



Ryder at 13 months:
 *still in size 4 diapers
*still in mostly 12 month clothes with a few 18 month
*still cruising and will occasionally stand on his own
*pulling himself up to standing on everything
*is taking about 24 ounces of Elecare Jr formula from a bottle
*eats a variety of fruits and veggies, puffs, Cheerios, pasta, graham crackers, Ritz crackers
*laughs and smiles a lot when he is feeling good
*sleeps 1 5-6 hour stretch each night, still waking up every 2 hours some nights
*still very ticklish!
*6 teeth!
*weight 20 lb 4 oz
*height still 30 inches

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Doctors, doctors and ugh....

This week was crazy busy with Doctor's appointments, mostly for Ryder.

Monday was Ryder's 1 year check up and Noah's 7 year check up.
At his seven year check up (on 04/22/13) Noah's stats were as followed: BP: 96/68
Height: 3' 10.61
Weight: 45 lb 9.6 oz


So although he's a bit on the small side he is healthy.  Everyone at school loves him and talk about how well behaved he is and how he is polite and courteous.  He loves his video games.  He is starting to read more and ore and really likes it!

Ryder at 1 year:


*still in size 4 diapers
*still in mostly 12 month clothes with a few 18 month

*started cruising and will occasionally stand on his own
*pulling himself up to standing on everything
*is taking about  24 ounces of Elecare Jr formula from a bottle

*eats a variety of fruits and veggies, puffs, Cheerios, pasta, graham crackers, Ritz crackers
*laughs and smiles a lot when he is feeling good
*sleeps 1 5-6 hour stretch each night, still waking up every 2 hours some nights
*still very ticklish!
* 5 teeth!
*weight 19 lb 10.5 oz
*still height 30 inches
*head 18.3 inches

So we have decided the best coarse of action at this point is to see someone at Children's Hospital Boston.  His PCP put in a referral to get the ball rolling.

Tuesday Ryder had an appointment with Allergy for a second opinion.  The doctor and I went over his history and he feels that if it is a food allergy it is a non IG-e mediated reaction (more on that later).  The doctor did order some blood work to rule out the possibility of an auto immune deficiency, and agreed CH-B was the place to go.  After the appointment we went to the lab where they tried 3 separate time to draw blood with no success.  We had to try a different lab Wednesday Morning.

ETA: those tests came back normal

Wednesday Ryder had an appointment with ENT to discuss his recurrent ear infections especially since the last on resulted in a ruptured ear drum.  So long story short Ryder will be getting tubes:(  We came to this decision for multiple reasons.  When Ryder gets an ear infection he doesn't have the usual symptoms, anti biotic wreck havoc on his already  sick digestive tract and if he does get an infect with tubes we can use antibiotic drops directly into the ear instead of oral or IM anti biotic.
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Sunday, April 14, 2013

The Big Bash!

For Ryry's Birthday we I chose a Dr Seuss theme. 

His amazing shirt made by Nonnie


Cake 1, it was  Hypoallergenic and made just for Ryder!

Cake #2 the real cake for real people:)

MMMM....cake!

After chowing on cake....Coconut oil melts at body temperature apparently...he is covered in greasy melted frosting!
Hanging with Popsie after a bath

Partied too hard!

Happy Birthday Baby Boy!!!

I spent a lot of time on pinterest finding food ideas that were Dr. Seussish:)  So the menu looked a little like this:

Noodle eating Poodles- Homemade Mac & Cheese
One Fish Two Fish- Blue Jello cups with Swedish fish
Hop on Pop (corn)- Smart Food
Cat in the Hat- Strawberry Banana Skewers
Green Eggs- Green Deviled Eggs
Yot in a Pot- Meatballs and Kielbasa in the crock pot
Skipper Zip's Chips- Chips and dip


The cake my sister made was supposed to be hypoallergenic.  It was gluten free, egg free, dairy free, soy free with dairy free frosting made with coconut oil.  Unfortunately, it seems coconut is also a food that triggers Ryder's "episodes".  I feel bad my sister put in so much work making a special cake just for him, researching, price checking and everything and it made him sick anyway:(  Your effort was greatly appreciated even so!

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