Happy Easter!!!

Myles and Ryann were every excited for the easter bunny to come..we were up at 6am...mommy and daddy where a bit tired...But the kiddos had a blast.  Biggie bro helped Ryann get he basket down from the table and help her collect easter eggs from the back yard.  Fun stuff!!! Happy Spring :)

Cool Easter Glasses Ry!!

Ryann is 18 Months Today!!

I can't believe Ryann is 18 months..time just flies! She is sooo independent it's scary.  She loves her big bro Myles..she tries to emulate him every moment.  Miss Priss is starting to talk more and more.  She is up to about 10 words.  She doesn't have a lot to say...yet!  But she is very self-sufficient (this is probably why she doesn't feel the need to tell us what she wants/needs...because she just does it herself).  She can walk, run, climb EVERYTHING including stairs..almost ride her trike, and open doors..scary! She gets into the refrigerator or pantry and helps herself to whatever floats her fancy.  What a big girl!! 

This age so far is one of my very favorites.  It's great to see the world through her eyes..everything is new and fresh.  The innocence of a child.  Right now she is pointing at EVERYTHING and saying "that" and "this" asking inquisitively?  She is all about her body parts too...right now... Especially her belly...our family friend "Bobcat" will show her his belly when she goes up to him and points to it.  She giggles and then pulls up her shirt and points to her belly! It's too cute :)
Some activities that we are going to start this summer..include swimming lessons..very excited about being water safe!! And tumble class for toddlers...we will see how she does with other kids her age?
She is developing great!! We are so excited to see what else she will discover in the coming months/years!  It's been a fabulous 18 months.  I'm certain it will only get better!

Go Giants!!

Look at my first baseman!!

Can you tell it is the last play of the game...

What happen to baseball ready..Myles??

Myles has started Baseball Sessions...the team is doing great with 4-0 so far for the session.  Myles was a bit apprehensive to play baseball...because he is truly a die hard soccer player...BUT HE IS LOVING IT!!  Bob and I are so proud of him!! He is doing so well :)  He primarily plays 1st base and is 1st at bat...(which isn't really saying much at this stage in the game..he is in Minor C couch pitch and everyone bats...


Go Giants!!!  Keep up the great work my little buddy :)

Whale Watching

 Myles is loving it!!

We all had a great time Whale Watch on 3/13/2011.  It was a 2 1/2 hour boat ride and even though we didn't see any whales we did see a baby dolphin with her mommy...Very cool!

Biker Babe

Ryann now wants to take Kevin for a walk on her bike.. too bad she can't reach the pedals.

BMX Myles

Myles has been kicking butt and taking names for the last few months..Just last week he qualified to move up from novs to the intermediate division.   WAHOO!!! Great Job my little ROCK STAR 

The Ratliff Family Blog

Welcome to the Ratliff Family Blog...This is going to be the place to receive updates on our family's advantures!
This was a picture from Bob's Birthday Bash on 2/26/2011..Yummy Cake!!