Big boy bed, and other stories

Since I've been a groove of not posting something until 2 months have past, I am making amends to do thwart this by adding shorter posts.  Novel idea, right? 

There have been plenty of things happening here at Chez Ryder in the meantime.  Mostly, a bunch of rain, which gives us great opportunities to get out our favorite rain jacket.  Also, our little pool has been getting some game time, which is always fun...especially when pajamas are involved.

The seasons have changed, as expected, and the garden has followed suit.  All of the earlier garden is gone, except for a few jalepeno plants, which are still producing some spicy gems.  Ryder was a big help in turning over the old soil, so that we could make it ready for a new batch of plants.  Mostly sunflowers at this point, but we'll see what makes it in the ground.

Lastly, and certainly not least, we have pictures of the the big boy bed.  Yes, the big boy bed!  The little man of the house has not only outgrown his crib, but there's also a new tenant moving in, so since he couldn't pay the higher rent, it was time to move on up...to a deeeelux big boy bed outta wood!  We had the frame built by a Rwandan carpenter we found and then I put it together after a few modifications from a British furniture maker.  Yes, quite the international project.  Someone sure likes the new digs - now if we can only find a way to get him to sleep beyond 5:45.  Hmmm...