Cienna is 11 Months Old!

We headed up to Santa Rosa for a successful and fun filled Thanksgiving where we got to visit and play with all the family, including: Great Auntie Sheryl, Uncle Jerry, and Great Grandma Nelson (GG). We also got to meet Grandma Judes which has been providing us with TONS of wonderful clothes. When we got home we were invited to Cienna's first USC vs. UCLA football party where she won big in the football pool. Everyone thought it was beginners luck but we'll see about that next year.

Soon after that, the backyard was outfitted with new grass and flagstone that we had to fence off and not play on until we returned from our Wedding/Christmas trip.

We took our 3rd road trip, for the year, to the East Bay to watch Uncle RJ and new Aunt Megan get married. Cienna was the proud flower girl and did a great job for her Uncle and Aunt! After all the wedding excitement and meeting so many new friends and family we went a little further North to Santa Rosa for Christmas.

We had some unfortunate news Christmas eve morning. While we were gone, our neighbors informed us that Cherie's car, parked in the driveway, was hit by a drunk driver and pushed on to our front lawn along with his, coming just short of the house and Cienna's room. We're glad we weren't home and nobody was hurt.

We had an amazing Christmas Eve with Grammy, Grandpa Kim, Great Aunt Bridget and Vicki, Great Grandpa Sam and Marlies, and of course, mommy and daddy. We sang and dance after we opened so many wonderful gifts.

On Christmas Day we also got to see Cousin Erik, Trevor, and Ashley, Auntie Heather, Dana, Uncle Mike and Nana and Papa. We had so much fun playing all day with more new toys that Cienna was so lucky to get from all the family.

Throughout the past month Cienna has learned so many more skills and is has gotten so big. She now will put her toys back where they came from after taking them out, and I speak full sentences in a foreign language that we're not sure which one it is. She eats pretty much any kind of food in bite size pieces which she chomps down on with her 8+ teeth. She's also gotten up to as many as 8 steps walking all by herself and loves to go up and down the steps the way daddy and mommy want her too, with ease.

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Cienna is 10 Months Old!

October was packed with many exciting times. Our first pumpkin patch and first Halloween, where Cienna dressed up as a "baby bat" to go with her timely fangs. She also learned to clap, wave, and continues to crawl around and pulling herself up on anything stable or unstable. She also stands alone when positioned and takes one or two steps towards mommy or daddy. She even thinks it hilarious to feed Brodie cheerios from her high chair. I guess she hasn't learned we don't feed Brodie from the dinner table.

We went to visit Uncle Joe in San Diego and see his new house. We hiked up Cowles mountain and got to kick our legs in his 65 degree pool, while watching Brodie, daddy, and Uncle Joe act crazy and jump in.

Enjoy the photos from the last month.

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Look at me, I can clap!


Getting into trouble with Brodie

Happy Halloween!

We had a great Halloween and Cienna made a perfect "bat." We went trick or treating to some of the neighbors where she had no problem grabbing the candy.

The weekend prior, we headed out to a HUGE pumpkin patch with our friends Shannon, George and Georgia. The girls got there first experience with a train ride, petting zoo and fun house. We even wheeled them around in the pumpkin cart. Check out the photos below.

Cienna is 9 Months Old!

We had another amazing month. Cienna had her first plane ride. We went up north for Matt & Stacey's wedding and she did wonderfully the whole trip (minus the pink eye which kept mommy and/or daddy home the next week.) She got to hang out with Nana and Poppa and loved every minute of it. She also got to meet many new friends such as Tom & Peggy Payne and Eric & Casey Whalen.

Cienna began crawling and exploring any where she can with the main goal of pulling to a stand on anything that is the right height. She is also cruising along all furniture that is available to her. Recently she has discovered she can also sit back down from a standing position instead of "falling."

We plan on visiting a pumpkin patch this weekend for her first halloween event. She will be dressed up as a "baby bat" to take advantage of her beautiful timely fangs. Happy Halloween!

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Cienna is 8 Months Old!

Wow...again...another productive month. Cienna is about 16 pounds and 26 inches long now. She is sitting up on her own (even can pull herself to a standing position) and crawling backwards...that's right...backwards. I guess she figures everyone crawls forward...why not start our individualism now. She has a total of 4 visual teeth, 2 bottom and her fangs, just in time for Halloween. More are cutting through, but she is getting by like a trooper.

We are continuing to try new foods, most recently, pears, and she doesn't seem to hate anything. Uncle RJ and Grandpa Rolland visited and we had some good times. Uncle RJ even fed Cienna and got food all over her hair. We also got to visit with "coach" Darcie again and meet one of her friends.

Cienna is 7 Months Old!

It has been another crazy month. Cienna cut another bottom tooth right next to her other one. She is able to sit on her own now until she gets too curious about what's off to either side and leans too far and loses her balance.

One of the biggest accomplishments for Cienna over the last month has been the introduction to solid foods. So far she has tried: squash, peas, carrots, sweet potato, bananas, rice, oatmeal, and barley cereal. She is such a great eater, shovels it in, with couple of looks like "...this is new...hmm...don't know...hmm...yeah...i'll eat it!"

Daycare is going great..in fact they dedicated a slideshow on their website just for Cienna. Click here to view.

Mommy and daddy have begun on their backyard...hopefully they will have grass by the time Cienna's walking....tune in and wait and see!

Click on the photo album below to see some pictures of the last month.

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Cienna is 6 Months Old!

Cienna had a lot of "firsts" this month. First time swimming, first time trying solid food, first long road trip, first time at the beach, and first tooth.

She did incredible in the car ride up north for Jodi's wedding and visiting with family where she got to swim for the first time, go to the beach, and meet a lot of mommies friends. She also got to meet Auntie Carrie, Uncle Sean, Auntie Heather, and Cousin Erik.

At home, she enjoys here "Johnny Jump Up", reaches for things but just can't quite get there, rolling from one side of the room to the other (but we have to turn her around to get back) and is getting closer to sitting up on her own everyday.

She cut her first tooth but it hasn't seem to bother her....but mommy has felt it once or twice! Cienna just tried rice cereal for the first time a couple of days ago and can't get enough of it. She definitely won't go starving!

Daddy started a new job which he really enjoys. No more working at home, but the commute is only 2 miles. Mommy is still working 3 days a week and during nap times getting some extra hours in with her laptop.

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Cienna's First Solid Food Meal



Cienna's First Swim

Cienna is 5 Months Old!

It has been a very fun month. Cienna has learned a ton of new stuff: rolling over on her right side...finally; likes to dance or rather likes mommy and daddy to make her dance; chuckles when mommy or daddy dance in front of her or when she looks into the mirror.

Cienna is entering her 3rd week in daycare since mommy had to go back to work. It has been rough on both mom and dad but Cienna seems to be adjusting beautifully. We have a wonderful lady that takes care of her 3 days a week in her home and takes to Cienna like she's her own. She is very understanding of our "demands" and is helping us adjust to daycare life.

Cienna met some really cool people this month: Brian (co-worker of Cherie) and Erin, Greg (co-worker of Cherie), and Steve (who's expecting twins any day...)

Cienna was invited to her friend Rylee's birthday party. Rylee turned 4 and it was a princess party. Cienna had fun watching the chaos, that in no time, soon will be part of.

Last weekend was Cienna's first time away from home for the night! We went to uncle Joe's to help him tile his bathroom! We spent two whole nights there and Cienna did wonderfully! We hope it's a good sign for next weekend when we take our big trip to SR for Jodi and Chris's wedding, and to see all our family as much as possible!

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Father's Day!

Today was a great day. It began with Cienna showing off the shirt that her and mommy made. Also, they made me my favorite breakfast: chicken fried steak, eggs, and hashbrowns with country gravy. It was awesome! We watched soccer, basketball and played around on the playmat. We ended the day with burgers....couldn't ask for a better first Father's day.

4 Month Dr. Appointment

We had our 4 month doctor appointment today. Cienna weighs 12.5 lbs. and is 24 inches long. She also received 4 more shots which was probably harder on mom and dad then Cienna. She is doing great, rolling all the way over these days (still only her left side), chuckles at mom's kitchen dance, loves to watch mom and dad eat, and will try and put anything and everything in her mouth.

Cienna is 4 Months Old!

It's great...everytime we put Cienna on her back on the playmat she rolls over (left side only...for now.) We guess she's about 13 pounds now and have a Dr's appt. next week. She's still sleeping through the night and is a joy to be with.

Cienna has been spending time with her fellow friends Georgia and Kai. They like to go on walks and play on each others playmats together.

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Kung Fu



Rolls over Again...

Brewfest & Visit from Darcie

Darcie came by and met Cienna while here for Gymnastics regionals. She said that Cienna has "beam feet." Check out her gym site here. (she is the proud webmaster).



Mark spent his birthday weekend at "brewfest" (an annual So Cal homebrewers festival.) This year it was in Lake Casitas, a beautiful setting but a little far too north for some of the San Diego clubs.



Cienna is amazing and is growing so fast. She is attempting to role over on her own (from back to front) and is grabbing at things with both hands. She loves her momma...and hangin' with the boys.

Front Landscape Finished

We have finally finished the front landscape. Now off to the backyard!

Cienna is 3 Months Old Today!

We can't believe how fast time is flying by. Cienna is literally growing in front of our eyes. We guesstimate she's about 12 1/2 pounds and 23 inches long. Her eyes are starting to turn light brown, she's VERY alert, energetic, and happy. Oh, did i mention, she is a "spitter?" Drools all day long. The washer is running around the clock. Thank god for burp clothes!

This last month we met Uncle RJ, Auntie Megan, neighbor Shannon and her baby Georgia, Auntie Abbey and Uncle Shaun.

Below is a photo album over the last month. Click on the picture to view.

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Rydman Look-alike Meter

MyHeritage: Family tree - Genealogy - Celebrity - Collage - Morph

Cienna's Room & Uncle RJ and Megan Visit

Uncle B (Brandon) came by and finished the nursery. Mark also finished her name cut out of wood for above her closet. She has the coolest room in the neighborhood.

Uncle RJ and Auntie Megan came down to meet the little gal. They also enjoyed their spring break at a Giants/Dodgers home opener and Disneyland.

Easter / Spring Break

Nana and Poppa Rydman brought the "bus" down to Long Beach for a visit and to meet Cienna. The Marty's (Auntie Dana, Uncle Mike, Cousin Ashley, and Cousin Trevor) also came down. We had Easter baskets and an Easter egg hunt for all the kids. Easter was also Cherie's birthday so we celebrated with a ice cream brownie cake A LOT of candles.

The Rydman's and Marty's headed down to San Diego for Legoland, the zoo, and camping. We joined them for the day at the campsite.

Cienna Rolls Over!

We were in the middle of "tummy time" when Cienna decided she wanted to roll onto her back. We were able to catch it on video.

Cienna is 2 Months Old

Time is flying by. Cienna found her hands, loves bath time (naked time), and is smiling a lot. Uncle Matt and Aunt Stacey came to town to meet the little one.

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Cienna is 1 Month Old

Cienna is 1 month old today. We can't believe how fast she's growing. Over the last month we had many visitors: Grandpa Kim, Uncle Joe and Kate, Uncle B (Brandon), the Kyles (Auntie Erin, Uncle Charlie, Cousin Alex, and Cousin Cameron.)

Cienna is continuing to get used to her BB (Brother Brodie). Loves to kick her parrot on her playmat and enjoys bath time.

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Cienna Elizabeth Rydman Has Arrived

Cienna Elizabeth Rydman was born on January 21, 2008 at 9:52 pm. She was 6 lbs 6 oz and 19 1/4 inches long. We had some complications at birth but both mommy and baby are happy and healthy.

Grandma Marcia and Brett & Kristy Geithman came by for a visit.



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