Christmas 2011

I can't believe Ryder's first Christmas has come and gone!  It was absolutely the greatest time of my life.  More than I could have ever dreamed!  There is no way I can completely catch up with all the separate events we were fortunate enough to be a part of, BUT here are some of my favorite moments. (Okay more than some)

North Pole Breakfast

This year we have started lots of new traditions in the Greer household.  One of these new traditions is the North Pole Breakfast.  We've decided to have a brunch with all our friends to welcome our Elf on the Shelf to our home.  The Saturday after Thanksgiving our yet-to-be-named Elf showed up at our house and brought us all pajamas!

 Daddy reading Ryder's letter from his elf.

 Our Elf also brought Ryder a baby's first Christmas ornament and a Christmas plate.

 Poor little Ryder had pink eye and it really shows in this picture. :(

The following Saturday we hosted our first North Pole Breakfast.  All the kids received sippy cups with their names on them.  It was lots of fun and I can't wait till Ryder can truly enjoy it!

Halloween 2011

Wow! This is long overdue!

We had several times to dress up for Halloween so we decided to go with two costumes this year.  I figure it's not going to be long before Ryder won't let me choose his costumes anymore so I better take advantage of dressing him up while I can.

Saturday night we had two parties to go to: The Casey's annual Halloween party and my parents hosted the youth group over at their house for a costume party.  Saturday night Ryder wore his monster outfit.  Michael and I dressed as a werewolf and witch.

Group shot at Kim's- I couldn't get Ryder to look at the camera for anything

 Elise and Ryder

 This one is my favorite!

Sunday night was our big Halloween event- Trunk or Treat at church.  Ryder was the Very Hungry Caterpillar, Michael was cheese the caterpillar ate, and I was watermelon.  This was extra fun because the Reeds dressed up with us.  Wyatt was a hungry caterpillar too, Corey a cupcake, and Kyle a banana.  I'm so glad we have men who are willing to get in on the fun!

And finally there was Halloween night, where Ryder once again wore his Caterpillar outfit.

Trick or Treating at the Greers

 Ringing the door bell at Grandmother's

 Ryder with his treat- Winnie the Pooh movie

 Grandmother, Mama Jean, and Ryder

 Ryder and Hudson

 And I had to include these pictures.  Ryder's first Halloween pajamas and his Ryder Frankenstein shirt. 

He is sooo much fun! I can't believe his first Halloween has come and gone.  Here's looking forward to many, many more!