The Pryor Family

christmas 09

2009-12-30T15:03:00.000-08:00

Gatlinburg Vacation

2009-12-30T14:42:00.000-08:00

riley dancing at the zoo

2009-10-26T12:09:00.000-07:00

the zoo and other things

2009-10-26T12:00:00.000-07:00

pumpkin patch

2009-10-05T11:21:00.000-07:00

finding nemo

2009-09-24T08:41:00.001-07:00

glasses

2009-09-01T08:07:00.000-07:00

swinging, tennessee, and glasses

2009-09-01T07:50:00.000-07:00

goin to the fair

2009-08-09T07:27:00.000-07:00

Birthday party at the Park

2009-08-09T07:14:00.001-07:00

more bday pics

2009-07-20T11:52:00.000-07:00

birthday girl

2009-07-16T08:39:00.001-07:00

I can't believe our baby is one... here are some early day pics...

Just for you down in Louisville... we love & miss you all :)

where's mo mo

2009-07-15T10:25:00.000-07:00

riley walking

2009-07-15T10:19:00.000-07:00

summer photos

2009-07-13T18:02:00.001-07:00

summer photos

2009-07-13T17:53:00.000-07:00

Here's Riley walking... she really didn't want to cooperate while filming.

new photos

2009-07-06T06:07:00.001-07:00

well -- Riley is almost 1. I can't believe it. Her birthday party is coming up soon and I am so excited. She's can walk a few steps by herself so she is into everything. But she picks up after herself, which is adorable. She loves Peyton and she loves swimming, especially when Peyton swims with her.

Here are some new pics...

summer photos

2009-06-19T12:40:00.000-07:00

applebees

2009-06-03T18:44:00.001-07:00

I recently got to do some design work for Applebee's -- here are some pics. Also here are some pics of Riley doing her "wuzzzup" face as well as her admiring how cute she is.

found peyton

2009-05-27T10:01:00.000-07:00

we found peyton yesterday. Thankfully someone kind took him in -- it was bittersweet finding him. The family who had them, I know were thinking about keeping him, which once we saw them, we knew they fell in love with him. But they were not too far away so perhaps they can see him whenever they like. It feels like our family is now complete again.

10 months and lost our dog.

2009-05-26T08:55:00.000-07:00

Riley is now 10 months old. She is very close to walking, has four teeth on the top and 4 on the bottom. She is talking all the time and is such a joy to have around. Its amazing on how fast she is getting big. She is waving bye and hi to everyone and just had her first boating experience of the season. No surprise that she fell asleep on the boat.

On a sad note, Peyton is gone. After spending the weekend in Louisville, we came back to find him missing. Usually when he gets loose he stays around the house, but this time we have not seen him at all. I hope that someone kind has taken him in, and perhaps we will get him back, but at this point in time it does not look good. We miss the nator very much.

2009-05-11T11:34:00.000-07:00

the babies

2009-04-08T08:20:00.001-07:00

crawling

2009-04-08T07:57:00.000-07:00

guess what?!?! Riley's crawling, officially. She's got 2 more teeth, one on the bottom, one on the top. She's getting too big. Here are some new pics.

2009-03-17T11:02:00.000-07:00

8 months

2009-03-17T10:52:00.000-07:00

Riley is now 8 months. I can hardly believe it. She's very close to crawling, in fact, she does a little version of the army crawl at the moment. It will be soon. She duffeled at grandma's for the first time Saturday night. I thought it would be really hard leaving her for the first time, but knowing that I was leaving her in good hands made it much easier. She had a wonderful time, as did we during our time in nashville. It was a blast, although I couldn't stop thinking about her, it was a nice weekend for the 2 of us.

Its been so nice here the last few days that we decided to take Riley and Peyton to the park. Riley had her first experience on the swings, here are some pics of the fun...

new pics

2009-03-10T13:22:00.000-07:00

2009-03-10T13:15:00.000-07:00

new hat...

2009-03-03T11:24:00.000-08:00

here are some new pics

7 months

2009-02-18T06:01:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it but Riley is 7 months. I do not know where the time has gone. She is getting so big and is such a joy to have around. She still has 2 teeth, and boy are they sharp. She's chasing after Peyton every chance she gets in her walker. We are now having to baby proof the house, she is into everything!! She has been going through a spell of waking up slightly during the night, but we have for the most part fixed that problem. She likes her room completely dark when she goes to bed. Her hair is getting so long, but I'm afraid she got my thin lifeless hair. She is working on learning to crawl. She gets on her belly and is reaching and trying to get up on her knees. And she is almost doing bye-bye -- which is so adorable.

This weekend all of us are taking a much needed trip down to Louisville. I am so excited to see everyone.

new pics

2009-02-10T05:30:00.001-08:00

too big too fast

2009-02-03T06:06:00.000-08:00

So I keep meaning to bring in my camera to upload new pictures and I keep forgetting.

Riley is doing so good. Its amazing how, well, amazing she is. I always thought it was cliche to hear mothers talk about being mothers, but it is the truth. She is our pride and joy. Every minute with her is bliss. She's already becoming Miss Independent, which makes me proud and breaks my heart at the same time. I hate that she is getting so big, it seems just like yesterday we were bringing her home and she was so tiny. Now shes covering a lot of ground in her walker, moving with a purpose. Andy and I have a new song that makes us tear up every time we hear it. Here are the lyrics...

He didnt have to wake up
He'd been up all nite
Lay'n there in bed listen'n
To his new born baby cry
He makes a pot of coffee
He splashes water on his face
His wife gives him a kiss and says
It gonna be OK

It wont be like this for long
One day soon we'll look back laugh'n
At the week we brought her home
This phase is gonna fly by
So baby just hold on
It wont be like this for long

Four years later bout four thirty
She's crawling in there bed
And when he drops her off at preschool
She's clinging to his leg
The teacher peels her off of him
He says what can I do
She says now dont you worry
This will only last a week or two

It wont be like this for long
One day soon we'll drop her off
Find More lyrics at www.sweetslyrics.com
And she wont even know your gone
This phase is gonna fly by
If you can just hold on
It wont be like this for long

One day soon she'll be a teenager
And at times you'll think she hates him
Then he'll walk her down the isle
And he'll raise her vale
But right now she up and cry'n
And the truth is that he dont mind
As he kisses her good night
And she says her prayers
He lays down there beside her
Till her eyes are finally closed
And just watch'n her it breaks his heart
Cause he already knows
It wont be like this for long
One day soon that little girl is gonna be
All grown up and gone
Yeah this phase is gonna fly by
He's try'n to hold on
It wont be like this for long
It wont be like this for long

by Darius Rucker "It Won't Be Like this for Long"

six months

2009-01-21T05:07:00.000-08:00

Riley is now six months old. We can hardly believe it. Seems just like yesterday we were bringing her home for the very first time. Now she seems so big. She's eating her fruits and vegetables twice a day, walking in her walker, rolling all over the place, has two teeth, and is talking all the time. She is such a joy having around. She's still sleeping through the night and has started using finger foods. We had our six month checkup yesterday. She is now at 16.9 lbs, 26 3/4" long. The doctor was very surprised at her teeth, leg strengh, and the fact that she is sitting up on her own. Again she is getting too big.

My mom and dad came up this past weekend to watch a competition (any excuse to see Riley :)) It was so nice having them up and to have Riley enjoy them like they were here all along. Its amazing to see that kind of love in her face when she sees them. I hope they can see it too. This weekend we are going down there -- hopefully we can see everyone.

joy to the world

2008-12-29T08:41:00.000-08:00

Riley's first christmas was a blast. The cabin was a nice getaway from reality. A week of doing nothing but relaxing was much needed. Riley now has two teeth. My sister and her family got her a walker which is already being put to use. She can really move around the house. She is also almost sitting up completely by herself. Its crazy how much progress she has made. Its been fun watching her do something for the very first time. She went swimming at the cabin and seems to be a water baby just like her momma :) She went to her first movie and slept right through it. We are really blessed with such a good and happy baby. Below are some pics...

all i want for christmas is my two front teeth

2008-12-16T06:26:00.000-08:00

Riley has her first tooth!!! And so far she has been really good with teething, let's hope that keeps up. Tuesday we'll be making our trip to the cabin for Riley's first xmas. We cannot wait.

Happy Holidays People!!!

wiggles and giggles

2008-12-09T10:59:00.000-08:00

Riley is getting so big. A few nights ago, she fell asleep in my arms. She hasn't done that in a few weeks -- and I already miss it. It was so sweet, she just zonked out in my arms. Poor thing has been staying awake for as long as she can stand it. She starts rubbing her eyes, yawning and crying but is fighting off sleep. Thankfully she is still sleeping through the night and in her crib! wooohooo! We're looking for some much needed time with my family at the cabin for christmas. The break will be greatly appreciated. Pics to come soon!!

party pics

2008-11-26T04:32:00.001-08:00

YAY! Riley is in her crib now and is doing well. Although I miss having her close to me at night it is for the best. Or so I'm told. No, I know it is better for all, but I like being able to wake up and see her while she sleeps in her bassy by the bed. She's getting too big. I think she is already giving me "what for" in her own little language. She does have her very own attitude which I am still trying to figure out. She's getting to that stage where she is fussing for attention, its too cute but at the same time I have to resist giving in :( Its amazing that even the little things she does makes my day. My favorite at the moment is when she follows me with her eyes. And of coarse my all time favorite is when she smiles at me. Makes me feel all warm and fussy. :) here's some pics of her playing with her cousins.

threes a party

2008-11-24T12:03:00.000-08:00

This weekend, Andy's cousin came up with her family. Lillianne (who is 2 weeks), Layla (2 months) and Riley were all together for the first time. It was amazing to see the age differences in all three. It made me miss the times when Riley was at those milestones and amazed me on how big she has gotten. I'll have pics up soon of the gathering.

Now since Riley is eating her oatmeal, we are going to try to get her in her crib. Last night she slept from 11:30 to 10:00 this morning -- without stirring in the wee hours of the morning. For the first time in a long time, I feel like I got a good nights sleep. woohooo. Currently she is napping in her crib without a care in the world.

On a side note, my brother-in-law, Scott is having surgery today, so please keep him in your prayers. Also, my sister-in-law Morgan may be going home today woohooo!! Its about time.

Like I said pics are coming....

4 months

2008-11-21T09:56:00.000-08:00

Riley is now four months, 3 inches longer (26in) and 14 lbs. 9 oz.

We're growing like a weed, and rolling like a fool. We have started working on eating oatmeal cereal. Let me tell you that is gross. It smells gross, looks gross. I wouldn't eat it either.

sis boom bah

2008-11-12T04:47:00.000-08:00

Riley made it to her first cheerleading competition last weekend. Morgan had her first youth league competition -- and she did great. A natural. No wonder, its in her blood, and its in Riley's too no matter what Andy says. She had a great time, and was awake lookin during most of it.

Riley and I went down to Louisville to watch Morgan and visit while Andy stayed at home to get some things done. We had a wonderful time.

Riley will be four months next week and guess what?!? She is rolling over on a regular basis. She gets mad when I roll her back onto her back.

Well pics are coming soon.

new pics

2008-11-03T05:11:00.000-08:00

here are some new pics...

burrr its cold in here....

2008-10-28T04:56:00.001-07:00

So Riley is recovering from her first cold. I felt so bad for her, coughing, sneezing, trouble breathing. But thankfully it hasn't lasted that long and she seems to be getting over it quickly. I took her to the doctor on Thursday to make sure that it wasn't an ear infection or in her lungs, and thank God it isn't. Other than that she's doing well. Still sleeping through the night, her hand/eye cordination is coming along well, and she's cooing up a storm. It is so much fun watching her evey move.

3 months...

2008-10-22T06:56:00.000-07:00

Riley is now over the 3 month mark. We got her pictures taken over the weekend to mark the event, actually I had a beautiful silk dress that I wanted to get pictures taken in before she outgrew it. She's still sleeping through the night, and is growing fast, almost too fast. As much as I enjoy her ever changing, I want her too stay this way forever.

We got a book about baby sign language last night, hopefully we can be good teachers.

My parents came up on Sunday for a day visit. Riley and I got some good grandma and pawpaw shopping time while Andy stayed home to work on our car. It was an unexpected surprise, but I am so happy they came up. It was a nice day and great to see them. Riley is so funny with them, I can tell she knows who they are and enjoys spending time with them. It makes me happy.

updated pics as promised...

2008-10-15T04:38:00.000-07:00

tummy time...

2008-10-14T11:14:00.000-07:00

Last week, Riley made it to her tummy, all by herself. I was absolutely thrilled, Andy, however was upset that he missed it. :( But she's only done it a few times. She really wants to stand and sit up, and is really holding her head up quite well. She's still sleeping through the night (*knock on wood). She will be 3 months this week.

Time is flying by so fast. Christmas will be here before we know it. Riley is really making great progress as she developes. She has found her hands a few weeks ago, and is now on to her feet. I absolutely love this stage where she is playing with her toes in amazement that they are there. Sometimes I just wonder what she is thinking. She seems so aware of everything going on around her. She loves Peyton, and of coarse he loves her more than he does us. He just walks up, licks her on the leg or toes, and walks away. And she gets a giant grin on her face.

She's been cooing a lot her lately, she just has something to say. Its adorable.

We didn't do much this weekend. It was kind of quiet, in fact I even got a nap in on Sunday.

Pictures are coming soon...

cutest baby...

2008-10-07T10:24:00.001-07:00

Riley is in a cutest baby contest for the local newspaper....

http://muncie.thestarpress.com/baby/entries.asp?page=2

she's 93....feel free to check it out....

who's the fairest of them all...

2008-10-07T08:16:00.000-07:00

So it was a great weekend. Jammed packed of all kinds of events. We got down there friday night, after a little stop in Edinburg to get Riley some warmer clothes. Then Saturday we hit Morgan & Chases games, then spent a short time at the somewhat disappointing "St. James Art Show" --- yea I don't know how those vendors make any money. I respect the artist as artists, but come'on, who can afford those prices?? I like going down there as an artist, but going as a consumer looking to buy is a different issue. What happened to the balance of crafts and highend artwork??? oh well, I did manage to get a few halloween decorations, but nothing for Riley's room.

Then we went shopping with mom and dad, and Sunday we went to chase's game where he got to play....he's so small, compared to the other boys, he got to play at the scrimmage.

We had a wonderful time. We did not go to the zoo, but its okay, Riley still tried on her halloween costume. Maybe next time... here are some pics!

bonfire time...

2008-10-03T08:36:00.000-07:00

Last night was Riley's first bonfire. We had a small get together at our house, Andy's Aunt Mary is in town. Although, she slept through most of it, Riley seemed to enjoy the company. It was the first bonfire we've had since before Riley was born. Its perfect weather, just cool enough so that you can snuggle. Riley had the warmest seat in the house, bundled up in her carseat. It was a nice night and a nice time to relax. Today we are heading down to Louisville for a jammed packed weekend. It's time for St. James Art Festival, and I'm so excited to go this year, perhaps I may buy something!!! I love this time of year. Leaves are changing, the fields are coming down, light jacket but can still wear flops season. There's just something about a nice fall day to make you happy.

well we'll have some pics up soon!! mom, dad, odaniels...here we come!!!!

she laughed...

2008-09-30T05:03:00.000-07:00

We heard Riley laugh for the first time this weekend. It was adorable. I can't wait to hear it again.

This week is going to feel like it is forever long -- as we are making a trip down to Louisville this weekend. We have so much that is planned, its going to be crazy. Hopefully the kids have games Saturday morning. Then, we're going to take Riley to the zoo for Halloween at the Zoo...you'll see pictures of her costume later, we're keeping it a secret! Then hopefully we'll get to make a trip up to Hubers to the pumpkin patch. I can't wait! I'm so excited to see everyone!

We went to the park Sunday night for a little walk. Riley stayed awake the whole time--a first! Usually that carseat/stoller puts her right to sleep. But she listened to the ducks and looked at the trees. It was fun. We also made a visit to Andy's great grandparents for them to meet Riley. It was cute seeing them with her. But at the same time, it made me miss my family. This is only going to get harder I think...this living 2 hours away. But it makes visits with them all the more special and for that I'm grateful.

Here are some pics from the weekend...

happy birthday grandma from kentucky!!

2008-09-21T14:29:00.001-07:00

So my mom and dad got to come up for the night. They got us a room at the hotel so we didn't have to drive back and forth, and we could have a little more time together. It was nice to have them up here...I wish that everyone could have come. But hopefully we'll be seeing the rest of my family in just a few short weeks....I think it's going to feel like forever.

Here are some few pics!

Well Baby Check up

2008-09-20T09:36:00.000-07:00

So we had our 2 month well baby check-up for Riley. She has gained two pounds this month and is up to 11 lbs. 7 oz. and has added another 2 inches to her height. The doctor said she is doing great, and was very suprised to learn that she is sleeping through the night. So she is doing very well -- and we couldn't be happier.

Here are a few pics...

Riley's cousin Layla Grace has made her appearance. Here are some pics of her and Riley together.

Mom and Dad are coming up today from Louisville. I wish that my sister and her family were able to come up, but we are just thrilled that they are getting to come up. I'm getting a little homesick and have had a bad week, so it will be nice to have them up here. I wish they were already here.

As for our other child, Peyton. He has run of again this morning. I'm not sure what to do with him. He's an escape artist and will not come to us when we're outside trying to get him. The bad thing is that we live on a heavily traveled state road, and each time he crosses the street my heart stops. I've already seen him get clipped by a car that didn't stop, anything worse would break my heart. He's such a good dog, when he's not trying to escape. :(

2 months old!!

2008-09-17T08:18:00.000-07:00

So yesterday Riley became exactly 2 months old. Where has the time gone?? I honestly couldn't tell you, it seems like just yesterday we were holding her in the delivery room. Its bittersweet because I'm starting to already miss her being small, she's getting so big. Friday we have our 2 month well baby checkup. I'm anxious to see how much she has grown. Although I want her to stay little forever, its fun watching her change and experience everything. She is now smiling back at me instead of when she's got gas. She gives me flirty eyes and bats her eyelashes at me. We do baby crunches and leg kicks. She's really strong for how small she is. Its amazing how everything is new to her, it has made me pay attention to those moments where she's experiencing something for the first time. Last night we had her butterfly lights on (led party lights that we put around her closet door), and she stared at them in amazement. It was so precious and cute. Lights and music are her favorite things.

Although I don't want to jinx it. she has been sleeping through the night since about 5 weeks. This morning she slept from 11 at night to 10 in the morning. I'm waking up more than she is. I hope this stays, but I'm sure they go through spells. But so far, she's letting us catch up on some much needed sleep.

Well, I haven't had a chance to get batteries yet, but I promise I'll have some more pics up here soon.

Laziness

2008-09-15T07:06:00.000-07:00

This last weekend was pure laziness for the Pryor Family. Saturday we left the house just to get groceries, and Sunday we left to walk around Walmart for an hour while the power was out. That was the extent of our weekend. And this morning we are recuperating. Its amazing how doing nothing can wear you down more than going out.

October is going to be full of busy-ness, with lots of trips down to Louisville. We've got St. James coming up -- which I cannot wait for. Maybe this year I'll actually buy something, perhaps for Riley. Someday, I'm going to have a both there with large canvas photography and ceramic vases -- I guess I need to get started on that. We've also got Morgan's first cheerleading competition. I've missed so many games of both Morgan and Chase, I really hope I can make it to see at least one. Youth league was one of the funnest times of my childhood. Sometimes it really hurts that we've missed so much of their activities being further away. We've also got Halloween coming up. I can't wait to see what Riley is going to be. I'm having such a hard time finding a "girly" costume. We've, well I, have got it narrowed down to a DragonFly, Lady Bug, and mabye an Elephant. Andy wants her to be a pea pod, but ummm no to that.

Well, unfortunately, I have no picture updates, the batteries in my camera are dead. I need to get some for tomarrow. Riley will be 2 months!!

We're getting bigger

2008-09-10T04:28:00.000-07:00

So before Riley was born, we were told she was going to be a big baby. But no one could define for me what "big baby" was. Andy and I are not small people, so I was expecting a little butterball to come out, not a 6lb. baby. So here we were with this little girl with no clothes to fit. Her going home outfit didn't even come close to fitting her. My mom and sister had to go out and buy preemies to get her through. And now almost 2 months in I can rejoice in saying that we are starting to fit in her little outfits. wooohooo! Just thought I'd share a few pics.

I caught her smiling in some of these...

Oh and some of you may be wondering how Peyton (our husky) is adjusting... Well, I think he's having a little difficulty sharing.

welcome to our new site

2008-09-08T11:25:00.000-07:00

So I figure this may be a good way to keep everyone, especially those in Louisville, updated on how we're doing and on Riley's everchanging moments.

For those of you who do not already know, Riley Morgan Pryor, graced us with her presence on July 16, 2008 at 12:18 p.m. Unlike I thought it would be, I had a realative easy pregnancy and delivery. I was enduced at 38.5 weeks, due to high blood pressure on a Wednesday morning and had Riley a few hours later. It went really fast and quick, and let me just say that the epidural is the best thing in the world, I had two just for the fun of it. It was so fast my mom and sister barely made it in to see me before I started pushing. So to date, she is now 7 weeks old, with her 2 month well-baby check next week. She was a long, skinny baby at 6 lbs. 13 oz. and 22 inches. Although, Andy and I are still trying to figure out being parents, we are enjoying every minute of it. Every smile just makes our day complete.

newborn pics courtsey Classic Image Photography

Andy and I have been married since May 19, 2007, but have been together for almost 5 years. Crazy huh? Its hard to believe that there was a time where we didn't even speak to each other. But thanks to some friends at the time, we ended up together. Now I can't get him to be quiet :) We are best friends and love our life together. And we are loving every minute of parenthood.

As you know, I am originally from Louisville, and try to get home as often as we can. But it isn't the same, and experiencing motherhood with my family several hours away is hard. There's times where I just need my mom. But we're somehow making it work.