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Dad Makes His Premature Baby Do Manly Things, And The Result Is Hilarious (OC)

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Our son Ryan was born 9 weeks premature weighing just under 3 lbs. He spent 6 weeks in the NICU and it seemed to last forever. When my daughter was born 2+ years ago, I photoshopped her playing sports as an infant and had wanted to do something similar for my son. Although things didn’t go according to plan we didn’t let it slow us down. We joked that he wasn’t a premature baby just “advanced” – so I came up with the idea that we should do a photo series of him doing manly things.

Each shoot took about 15-20 minutes. Most of the work is in setup and photo editing. First, I had to make props and find outfits for most of the photo ideas. The next step was setting up the scene, framing the shot, arranging props, and setting up the lighting where appropriate. Some of the setups were elaborate – like for the benchpress photo. For this one, I made a rig that hung from the ceiling. It mounted the camera and also held the barbell above Ryan so all he had to do was grip it rather than holding it up.

My wife often helped out by holding our adorable baby so I could put his hands/arms/legs in certain positions, holding things. After I got the pictures of Ryan, I would take some shots of anything that he couldn’t actually hold, like the ax swinging or the fish on the fishing line. After each shot, I would comb through these hundreds of cute photos and choose the best ones. I then used Photoshop to remove myself from the pictures and combine the best parts of his body into a unified composite photo.

People seemed to love the photos – there was a lot of disappointment when the series came to an end. Most people found them funny but there were always a few people that feared for Ryan’s safety. I always explained how the “danger” all came from photoshop and he was always being held and was never in any harm. I’m curious to see what Ryan thinks of them 18 years from now when he’s actually grown up.

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My three pieces of advice for parents of premature babies are to be patient, be positive, and seek support. Scroll down below to see all the fun we had with Baby Ryan!

Shaving that 5 o’clock shadow

Dad Makes His Premature Baby Do Manly Things, And The Result Is Hilarious (OC)

Mowing the lawn

Dad Makes His Premature Baby Do Manly Things, And The Result Is Hilarious (OC)

Blowing the leaves like a champ

Dad Makes His Premature Baby Do Manly Things, And The Result Is Hilarious (OC)

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Playing poker with the boys

Dad Makes His Premature Baby Do Manly Things, And The Result Is Hilarious (OC)

Chopping that firewood

Dad Makes His Premature Baby Do Manly Things, And The Result Is Hilarious (OC)

Catching his first fish (and release)

Dad Makes His Premature Baby Do Manly Things, And The Result Is Hilarious (OC)

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Tuning up mom’s Prius

Dad Makes His Premature Baby Do Manly Things, And The Result Is Hilarious (OC)

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Carving the Thanksgiving turkey

Dad Makes His Premature Baby Do Manly Things, And The Result Is Hilarious (OC)

Earning that paycheck (yes we made him a mini briefcase)

Dad Makes His Premature Baby Do Manly Things, And The Result Is Hilarious (OC)

Maxing out at 106 ounces on the benchpress

Dad Makes His Premature Baby Do Manly Things, And The Result Is Hilarious (OC)

Pumping iron

Dad Makes His Premature Baby Do Manly Things, And The Result Is Hilarious (OC)

Ryan’s now 6 months old and finally on the growth chart! Much love to all the NICU nurses at Virtua Mount Holly.

Dad Makes His Premature Baby Do Manly Things, And The Result Is Hilarious (OC)

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What do you think ?

tuzdayschild 5 years ago

Someone tell Ryan to raise, Elmo's got nothing.

83points

Nikos Stratis 5 years ago

That hidden Ace tho.. 😱

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Bonni Poch 5 years ago

...and why is Cookie Monster eating chips? That's disturbing.

5points

Abbie Pacheco 5 years ago

Hahaha! 😁

0points

glowworm2 5 years ago

Ryan is adorable and I'm pleased that he's doing well. Also, those pictures are adorable and hilarious. I really love the poker picture and the one of him mowing the lawn--or at least--trying to.

37points

Not Alec 5 years ago

oof, I envy him. I wish I could max out at 106 ounces!

29points

Ralph Spooner 5 years ago

Alec, they do make custom made beer steins that will hold that much, but I wouldn't want to try one.

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Amanda Ford 5 years ago

He is so adorable! And your photoshop skills are excellent.

15points

Ed Souza 5 years ago

Awesome photos. My daughter was premature also at only 4lbs. Scary times for sure but she's now 8 and I couldn't be more proud. Congrats to you and your family.

10points

Carrie de Luka 5 years ago

Good grief - should he be gambling?? Hahahhaha. These are so cute. I always think premature babies should be allowed to start school etc from around the date they would have been born - seems unfair otherwise as they are, in real terms younge. If you go from conception.

8points

Farah Abdullah 5 years ago

Carving the turkey. That reaction... priceless!!! #relate when it comes to food.

8points

Bob Banks 5 years ago

The most dangerous photo was playing poker with Elmo. The guy is a shark and took me for my whole paycheck.

7points

Agent K 5 years ago

Matt congrats on Ryan coming so far! What a great looking little guy and you two are evidently doing an amazing job parenting. Our son was 2.5 mo.s premature, now he's 18 and heading to college. Ryan will be before you know it,lol... Thanks for the fun pix!!

6points

Carmen Elena 5 years ago

My heart is sooo melting! Adorable baby I´m so happy you´re getting stronger every day :)

6points

Kiahna 5 years ago

What a precious little man! Congrats on his progress.

6points

birdhouse 5 years ago

What a difference in his 6 month picture. He looks happy and healthy!

5points

Wiggity 5 years ago

Stego for scale.

5points

Frankenfrog 5 years ago

He's going to have a blast looking at these when he gets older

4points

Smackiex 5 years ago

Ryan is adorable and si are these photos. :) That mini brief case, OMG!!

4points

Kerrie 5 years ago

The photoshop skills are ON POINT! This is awesome!! Also - so glad that the little guy is doing so well!

4points

Lori Koonce 5 years ago

You've got a point. IMO this is what Photoshop was made for.

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Kat Sotiriou 5 years ago

I had a premmie baby too your son is absolutely beautiful

4points

Damien T 5 years ago

❤️❤️❤️

4points

Night Owl 5 years ago (edited)

I love the dino for scale on the last two pictures. Congratulation. Babies can grow so fast. And the pictures of him doing grown up things were very funny and, I'm guessing, full of hope for him to get bigger and stronger so that one day he would get the opportunity to do them for real

4points

Lisa Bambusca 5 years ago

I want to thank you so much for this fun project. Our son was born at 29 weeks and we spent a little over 7 weeks in the NICU. I LOVE HOW YOU CAPTURED HIS PERSONALITY AND HIS STRENGTH IN THESE PICTURES! Our little preemie warriors are heroes. We wish you the best, Marco and his Mom

3points

Bob Beltcher 5 years ago

Love the picture of him mowing the lawn lol

3points

Lizard Queen 5 years ago

Looks like he's not sure if he's landscaping, or doing pull ups. Well done.

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Lyssa Erickson 5 years ago

I have a micropreemie named Ryan. He was born at 27 weeks at 1 lb 12 oz. We spent 79 days in the nicu. These are adorable photos. And yes, Preemies are "advanced"!

3points

TheReader19 5 years ago

What a handsome little fella he's turned into

3points

April Simnel 5 years ago

These are so adorable. Glad that little Ryan is healthy and happy!

3points

Grumble O'Pug 5 years ago

This kid is so darn cute!!!!

3points

Calypso poet 5 years ago

Omg he looks like Stewie! That’s a compliment, this kids’ facial expressions are epic!

3points

Emily Jones 5 years ago

Lol!! Yes! The wide eyed facial expressions are killing me!!

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Lori Koonce 5 years ago

Hey Ryan I've got the best dad on the planet. But, if your dad keeps it up, he just may take his place some day. I hope that you grow up and do all those things your dad showed you doing and more.

2points

NikkiL 5 years ago

This is so cute! I was born 4 months early and weighed 26 ounces - I love seeing things like this.

2points

meAgan 5 years ago

Amazing. Seeing the best in the situation, and that kid is adorable, especially in the poker scene and lawn mowing scene!!!!!

2points

Jo Browne 5 years ago

He is adorable. The photos are very well done and hilarious.

2points

Kim Craven 5 years ago

OMG this is adorable!!! Baby Ryan you are strong, I wish I could bench press 106 ounces! LOL! Awesome job dad and mom for helping!

2points

Vic 5 years ago

The expression in the shaving pic is priceless..

2points

Snowhoepandapro 5 years ago

This is so awesome. He looks like such a happy chappy as well

2points

Rita Derrickson 5 years ago

Love mowing the lawn and fixing the car. Carve that elephant, Ryan.

2points

Mark À Irvine 5 years ago

Great photos, dad. The album of pictures will be a treasure all his days. Ryan is well on his way to being a rowdy teenager. My oldest was 6 weeks early and spent 11 days in the NICU. Now he is 6'2", weighs 225, and is working on an advanced degree in chemistry. Ryan's got a great future ahead of him.

2points

Janine Randall 5 years ago

I remember your daughter's photos. I'm so glad your son is doing well and able to participate in your family hobby! Can't wait to see what his next adventures are as he grows.

2points

Valereee 5 years ago

How adorable...I am so glad that he is doing so well...If not him, who would do the "man" jobs ????😂😝😘💕

1point

Brian Wolford 5 years ago (edited)

These are great. Been doing something similar with my daughter since she was born: https://www.instagram.com/extraordinora/

1point

Aahzmandus Pervect 5 years ago

Some situations are very dangerous, and some are obviously fake. :) :) :)

1point

Lu 5 years ago

The baby lacks the muscle support to do any of those things. And yet...who am I to challenge the incredible!

1point

RitaGG 5 years ago

Clean up in aisle 7, my heart exploded! <3

1point

Zan 5 years ago

The look in his eyes makes me laugh more

1point

Veronica Niechajczyk 5 years ago

These are fantastic. I'm so jealous of people who can use photoshop like this.

1point

Atieno 5 years ago

Look how much he's grown. He is almost the same size as his dolly on the first picture picture. I wish your family the best in the future!!

1point

Mark Harpell 5 years ago

Happy he is doing well.....great idea...many memories...

1point

Oscar 5 years ago

How adorable!

1point

Flash Henry 5 years ago

Ok I'm not a fan of babies AT ALL, but that last pic? That's a cute freaking baby.

1point

Joannie Goulet 5 years ago

Awww, such a cute little guy! My first child was slightly prematured and little Ryan's facial expressions here remind me so much of him when he was little. <3

1point

Romina 5 years ago

Hahaha awesome! My fav is the poker playing one and the one with the briefcase. Really nice memories you made there. Happy that he is doing so well :)

1point

Ravens Mom 5 years ago

Now that's just adorable! I wish Ryan and his family a happy, healthy future filled with love.

1point

Christine M Quigley 5 years ago

Having worked NICU for 12 years, it was the most rewarding nursing job I've had! This little guy seems to have done so well! Kudos to his parents, I know how stressful it is to have a preemie. So happy he's home! The pictures are awesome!!

1point

AmetRaven 5 years ago

I'm not crying.... there is something in my eye.

1point

Cherie O 5 years ago

Awww....those pics bought a tear to my eye. My 20 year old daughter was born 7 weeks early and she looked all teeny tiny like that once. What a little dote he is as at 6 months!!

1point

Gracie Mae 5 years ago

great job--my faves were the shaving, poker, mechanic & going to work, but they're all awesome!

1point

Brodie 5 years ago

Yesyesyes. This is the greatest. Bless you all❤️🌻

1point

Brook Shvaitser 5 years ago

So glad to see he's doing well, the photos are great

0points

Edward W 5 years ago

Hilarious

0points

Sophia Alcalde 5 years ago

Bruh lol so Damn cute. Fack

0points

Ultimate Music Fan 5 years ago

That's so cute

0points

Megan Carter 5 years ago

SO CUTE

0points

ebony1k124 touch 5 years ago

OMG, the photo with him "going to work" is one of the most precious things. All of the pics are too adorable.

0points

sharron lynn parsons 5 years ago

This is fantastic, you and your wife must have had a lot of fun creating this, your beautiful baby Ryan was born with the Angles !!!

0points

Jody Griffin 5 years ago

Those are the cutest pictures and I'm glad Ryan is doing so well.

0points

Luisa Vasconcelos 5 years ago

Poor baby . He do all the hard work. I'm sure he do the dishes too. 😜God bless him with a healthy and happy life.🥰🥰

0points

Errol Straker 5 years ago

So awesome! Great work Dad!

0points

Nikki Hemlin 5 years ago

He's beautiful! Amazing pics <3 Thanks for the giggles :)

0points

Cami Corvino 5 years ago

I love the pictures and he's growing so well! Give him kisses for me😘

0points

Cami Corvino 5 years ago

I love the pictures! He looks like he's growing well! Give him kisses for us😘

0points

Karen Pruitt 5 years ago

My daughter was 2 weeks LATE and only weighed a little over 5 lbs. I am now the grandmother to a 16 year old gorgeous young woman! Just stay with it!

0points

dspayne1 4 years ago

Karen Pruitt follower

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Karen Pruitt 5 years ago

I love, love, love the pictures! My favorite one,though, is how you made the dinosaur shrink from its original size in the last picture! God Bless your family!👼🙏

0points

Lisa Carter 5 years ago

glad you didn't kill the kid, yet.

0points

debrina blackmoon 5 years ago

such a cutie

0points

Kim Zaczynski 5 years ago

God bless Ryan! What an adorable child!

0points

JillVille 5 years ago

Ryan's facial expressions are the best! What a cutie pie! Keep up the great work, your photos are the bomb!

0points

Omar A 5 years ago

The Best!!!!!!

0points

Ralph Spooner 5 years ago

Great pictures and hope they keep coming as the little darling grows.

0points

Paul Redifer 5 years ago

Congrats! I’m the father of twin preemies and those first months are hell. Glad to see you keeping a sense of humor through it all. You’ll never forget the difficulties of this time so it’s good to add some smiles to those memories. Good luck to your family.

0points

Teresa Taylor 5 years ago

Bench press is my favorite!!

0points

Josh Watson 5 years ago

This was everything I had hoped for and more.

0points

Christine Howard 5 years ago

These pictures are adorable! The one of him with the brief case is priceless. Our children were premature also. My daughter was 5 weeks early, and my son was 7 weeks. They are now 26 and 22 and doing well. Your son will do well also!

0points

Christine Howard 5 years ago

Love these pictures! The one of him with the brief case is priceless. Both of our kids were premature. Our daughter was 5 weeks, and our son 7 weeks. They are now 26 and 22 and doing well. Your son will do very well also!

0points

Lori Koonce 5 years ago

I've got the best dad. But if you keep this kind of stuff going, you'll soon take his place. I hope that Ryan grows up healthy and strong enough to do all the things you've shown and many more.

0points

Xiao 5 years ago

So cool

0points

Boss Rainbow 5 years ago

oh yeah, you rock that, baby boy!

0points

Boss Rainbow 5 years ago

oh yeah, rock it kiddo!

0points

Glynis Lailann 5 years ago

These photos prove that this kid has parents that really love him to the moon and back. Beautiful.

0points

Emily Keryk 5 years ago

Such a nice story when there's so much c**p in the world.

0points

The Frog 5 years ago

Haha these were just awesome.. loved every minute of it! Thanks for the laughs!

0points

Robyn Gardam 5 years ago

Those expressions are the best! Great job and such an adorable model!

0points

Mark CM 5 years ago

For once I can't think of any smart arsed comment to make. Great stuff! :)

0points

Tiffany Michelle 5 years ago

This made me so happy!! So glad he's doing well

0points

Ruth Beaty 5 years ago

Too, too cute, and dad's pretty imaginative. Before you know it he'll be running all over the place!

0points

Oindrila Bhattacharya 5 years ago

The last photo is so precious. Kinda looks similar to all the stray kitten to house cat transformations.

0points

Savannah Morris 5 years ago

savnnh

0points

Lara Kuchen 5 years ago

i love them and the pictures and all but why did you saw those things are "manly"?

0points

BusLady 5 years ago

The one with the leaf blower is hilarious. My favorite.

0points

IheartMinecraft 5 years ago

Did anyone else catch the part where Elmo is cheating in poker XD

0points

Alex Craig 5 years ago

This is just all sorts of Awesome :-)

0points

Ian Taggart 5 years ago

mowing the lawn

0points

Ellie Ragsdale 5 years ago

I love Ryan's face in these pics! It's like, what am I even doing?

0points

Valerie Fawn 5 years ago

CUTEST BABY!!!!

0points

thepotatogirl 5 years ago

the one of him carving the turkey reminds me of Chucky >:)

0points

Joley Hidaka 5 years ago

He must be chopping onions too...*Sniffle*

0points

Rebecca Fielding 5 years ago

Apparently you can never be born too early to be conformed to a gender stereotype 🙄 Poor kid...

-3points

Catmeres 5 years ago

It's not a stereotype, those are traditionally 'manly things'!

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Annie Hu 5 years ago

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SkyTheImaginer 5 years ago

It's photoshop justice warrior. You can calm down now.

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HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK 5 years ago

Sigh.......it's not real.

5points

Lynnette Merta 5 years ago

seriously? smdh

4points

bubamara 5 years ago

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SkyTheImaginer 5 years ago

Ever heard of photoshop?

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TJler 5 years ago

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tuzdayschild 5 years ago

Someone tell Ryan to raise, Elmo's got nothing.

83points

Nikos Stratis 5 years ago

That hidden Ace tho.. 😱

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Bonni Poch 5 years ago

...and why is Cookie Monster eating chips? That's disturbing.

5points

Abbie Pacheco 5 years ago

Hahaha! 😁

0points

glowworm2 5 years ago

Ryan is adorable and I'm pleased that he's doing well. Also, those pictures are adorable and hilarious. I really love the poker picture and the one of him mowing the lawn--or at least--trying to.

37points

Not Alec 5 years ago

oof, I envy him. I wish I could max out at 106 ounces!

29points

Ralph Spooner 5 years ago

Alec, they do make custom made beer steins that will hold that much, but I wouldn't want to try one.

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Amanda Ford 5 years ago

He is so adorable! And your photoshop skills are excellent.

15points

Ed Souza 5 years ago

Awesome photos. My daughter was premature also at only 4lbs. Scary times for sure but she's now 8 and I couldn't be more proud. Congrats to you and your family.

10points

Carrie de Luka 5 years ago

Good grief - should he be gambling?? Hahahhaha. These are so cute. I always think premature babies should be allowed to start school etc from around the date they would have been born - seems unfair otherwise as they are, in real terms younge. If you go from conception.

8points

Farah Abdullah 5 years ago

Carving the turkey. That reaction... priceless!!! #relate when it comes to food.

8points

Bob Banks 5 years ago

The most dangerous photo was playing poker with Elmo. The guy is a shark and took me for my whole paycheck.

7points

Agent K 5 years ago

Matt congrats on Ryan coming so far! What a great looking little guy and you two are evidently doing an amazing job parenting. Our son was 2.5 mo.s premature, now he's 18 and heading to college. Ryan will be before you know it,lol... Thanks for the fun pix!!

6points

Carmen Elena 5 years ago

My heart is sooo melting! Adorable baby I´m so happy you´re getting stronger every day :)

6points

Kiahna 5 years ago

What a precious little man! Congrats on his progress.

6points

birdhouse 5 years ago

What a difference in his 6 month picture. He looks happy and healthy!

5points

Wiggity 5 years ago

Stego for scale.

5points

Frankenfrog 5 years ago

He's going to have a blast looking at these when he gets older

4points

Smackiex 5 years ago

Ryan is adorable and si are these photos. :) That mini brief case, OMG!!

4points

Kerrie 5 years ago

The photoshop skills are ON POINT! This is awesome!! Also - so glad that the little guy is doing so well!

4points

Lori Koonce 5 years ago

You've got a point. IMO this is what Photoshop was made for.

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Kat Sotiriou 5 years ago

I had a premmie baby too your son is absolutely beautiful

4points

Damien T 5 years ago

❤️❤️❤️

4points

Night Owl 5 years ago (edited)

I love the dino for scale on the last two pictures. Congratulation. Babies can grow so fast. And the pictures of him doing grown up things were very funny and, I'm guessing, full of hope for him to get bigger and stronger so that one day he would get the opportunity to do them for real

4points

Lisa Bambusca 5 years ago

I want to thank you so much for this fun project. Our son was born at 29 weeks and we spent a little over 7 weeks in the NICU. I LOVE HOW YOU CAPTURED HIS PERSONALITY AND HIS STRENGTH IN THESE PICTURES! Our little preemie warriors are heroes. We wish you the best, Marco and his Mom

3points

Bob Beltcher 5 years ago

Love the picture of him mowing the lawn lol

3points

Lizard Queen 5 years ago

Looks like he's not sure if he's landscaping, or doing pull ups. Well done.

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Lyssa Erickson 5 years ago

I have a micropreemie named Ryan. He was born at 27 weeks at 1 lb 12 oz. We spent 79 days in the nicu. These are adorable photos. And yes, Preemies are "advanced"!

3points

TheReader19 5 years ago

What a handsome little fella he's turned into

3points

April Simnel 5 years ago

These are so adorable. Glad that little Ryan is healthy and happy!

3points

Grumble O'Pug 5 years ago

This kid is so darn cute!!!!

3points

Calypso poet 5 years ago

Omg he looks like Stewie! That’s a compliment, this kids’ facial expressions are epic!

3points

Emily Jones 5 years ago

Lol!! Yes! The wide eyed facial expressions are killing me!!

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Lori Koonce 5 years ago

Hey Ryan I've got the best dad on the planet. But, if your dad keeps it up, he just may take his place some day. I hope that you grow up and do all those things your dad showed you doing and more.

2points

NikkiL 5 years ago

This is so cute! I was born 4 months early and weighed 26 ounces - I love seeing things like this.

2points

meAgan 5 years ago

Amazing. Seeing the best in the situation, and that kid is adorable, especially in the poker scene and lawn mowing scene!!!!!

2points

Jo Browne 5 years ago

He is adorable. The photos are very well done and hilarious.

2points

Kim Craven 5 years ago

OMG this is adorable!!! Baby Ryan you are strong, I wish I could bench press 106 ounces! LOL! Awesome job dad and mom for helping!

2points

Vic 5 years ago

The expression in the shaving pic is priceless..

2points

Snowhoepandapro 5 years ago

This is so awesome. He looks like such a happy chappy as well

2points

Rita Derrickson 5 years ago

Love mowing the lawn and fixing the car. Carve that elephant, Ryan.

2points

Mark À Irvine 5 years ago

Great photos, dad. The album of pictures will be a treasure all his days. Ryan is well on his way to being a rowdy teenager. My oldest was 6 weeks early and spent 11 days in the NICU. Now he is 6'2", weighs 225, and is working on an advanced degree in chemistry. Ryan's got a great future ahead of him.

2points

Janine Randall 5 years ago

I remember your daughter's photos. I'm so glad your son is doing well and able to participate in your family hobby! Can't wait to see what his next adventures are as he grows.

2points

Valereee 5 years ago

How adorable...I am so glad that he is doing so well...If not him, who would do the "man" jobs ????😂😝😘💕

1point

Brian Wolford 5 years ago (edited)

These are great. Been doing something similar with my daughter since she was born: https://www.instagram.com/extraordinora/

1point

Aahzmandus Pervect 5 years ago

Some situations are very dangerous, and some are obviously fake. :) :) :)

1point

Lu 5 years ago

The baby lacks the muscle support to do any of those things. And yet...who am I to challenge the incredible!

1point

RitaGG 5 years ago

Clean up in aisle 7, my heart exploded! <3

1point

Zan 5 years ago

The look in his eyes makes me laugh more

1point

Veronica Niechajczyk 5 years ago

These are fantastic. I'm so jealous of people who can use photoshop like this.

1point

Atieno 5 years ago

Look how much he's grown. He is almost the same size as his dolly on the first picture picture. I wish your family the best in the future!!

1point

Mark Harpell 5 years ago

Happy he is doing well.....great idea...many memories...

1point

Oscar 5 years ago

How adorable!

1point

Flash Henry 5 years ago

Ok I'm not a fan of babies AT ALL, but that last pic? That's a cute freaking baby.

1point

Joannie Goulet 5 years ago

Awww, such a cute little guy! My first child was slightly prematured and little Ryan's facial expressions here remind me so much of him when he was little. <3

1point

Romina 5 years ago

Hahaha awesome! My fav is the poker playing one and the one with the briefcase. Really nice memories you made there. Happy that he is doing so well :)

1point

Ravens Mom 5 years ago

Now that's just adorable! I wish Ryan and his family a happy, healthy future filled with love.

1point

Christine M Quigley 5 years ago

Having worked NICU for 12 years, it was the most rewarding nursing job I've had! This little guy seems to have done so well! Kudos to his parents, I know how stressful it is to have a preemie. So happy he's home! The pictures are awesome!!

1point

AmetRaven 5 years ago

I'm not crying.... there is something in my eye.

1point

Cherie O 5 years ago

Awww....those pics bought a tear to my eye. My 20 year old daughter was born 7 weeks early and she looked all teeny tiny like that once. What a little dote he is as at 6 months!!

1point

Gracie Mae 5 years ago

great job--my faves were the shaving, poker, mechanic & going to work, but they're all awesome!

1point

Brodie 5 years ago

Yesyesyes. This is the greatest. Bless you all❤️🌻

1point

Brook Shvaitser 5 years ago

So glad to see he's doing well, the photos are great

0points

Edward W 5 years ago

Hilarious

0points

Sophia Alcalde 5 years ago

Bruh lol so Damn cute. Fack

0points

Ultimate Music Fan 5 years ago

That's so cute

0points

Megan Carter 5 years ago

SO CUTE

0points

ebony1k124 touch 5 years ago

OMG, the photo with him "going to work" is one of the most precious things. All of the pics are too adorable.

0points

sharron lynn parsons 5 years ago

This is fantastic, you and your wife must have had a lot of fun creating this, your beautiful baby Ryan was born with the Angles !!!

0points

Jody Griffin 5 years ago

Those are the cutest pictures and I'm glad Ryan is doing so well.

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Luisa Vasconcelos 5 years ago

Poor baby . He do all the hard work. I'm sure he do the dishes too. 😜God bless him with a healthy and happy life.🥰🥰

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Errol Straker 5 years ago

So awesome! Great work Dad!

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Nikki Hemlin 5 years ago

He's beautiful! Amazing pics <3 Thanks for the giggles :)

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Cami Corvino 5 years ago

I love the pictures and he's growing so well! Give him kisses for me😘

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Cami Corvino 5 years ago

I love the pictures! He looks like he's growing well! Give him kisses for us😘

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Karen Pruitt 5 years ago

My daughter was 2 weeks LATE and only weighed a little over 5 lbs. I am now the grandmother to a 16 year old gorgeous young woman! Just stay with it!

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dspayne1 4 years ago

Karen Pruitt follower

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Karen Pruitt 5 years ago

I love, love, love the pictures! My favorite one,though, is how you made the dinosaur shrink from its original size in the last picture! God Bless your family!👼🙏

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Lisa Carter 5 years ago

glad you didn't kill the kid, yet.

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debrina blackmoon 5 years ago

such a cutie

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Kim Zaczynski 5 years ago

God bless Ryan! What an adorable child!

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JillVille 5 years ago

Ryan's facial expressions are the best! What a cutie pie! Keep up the great work, your photos are the bomb!

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Omar A 5 years ago

The Best!!!!!!

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Ralph Spooner 5 years ago

Great pictures and hope they keep coming as the little darling grows.

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Paul Redifer 5 years ago

Congrats! I’m the father of twin preemies and those first months are hell. Glad to see you keeping a sense of humor through it all. You’ll never forget the difficulties of this time so it’s good to add some smiles to those memories. Good luck to your family.

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Teresa Taylor 5 years ago

Bench press is my favorite!!

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Josh Watson 5 years ago

This was everything I had hoped for and more.

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Christine Howard 5 years ago

These pictures are adorable! The one of him with the brief case is priceless. Our children were premature also. My daughter was 5 weeks early, and my son was 7 weeks. They are now 26 and 22 and doing well. Your son will do well also!

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Christine Howard 5 years ago

Love these pictures! The one of him with the brief case is priceless. Both of our kids were premature. Our daughter was 5 weeks, and our son 7 weeks. They are now 26 and 22 and doing well. Your son will do very well also!

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Lori Koonce 5 years ago

I've got the best dad. But if you keep this kind of stuff going, you'll soon take his place. I hope that Ryan grows up healthy and strong enough to do all the things you've shown and many more.

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Xiao 5 years ago

So cool

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Boss Rainbow 5 years ago

oh yeah, you rock that, baby boy!

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Boss Rainbow 5 years ago

oh yeah, rock it kiddo!

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Glynis Lailann 5 years ago

These photos prove that this kid has parents that really love him to the moon and back. Beautiful.

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Emily Keryk 5 years ago

Such a nice story when there's so much c**p in the world.

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The Frog 5 years ago

Haha these were just awesome.. loved every minute of it! Thanks for the laughs!

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Robyn Gardam 5 years ago

Those expressions are the best! Great job and such an adorable model!

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Mark CM 5 years ago

For once I can't think of any smart arsed comment to make. Great stuff! :)

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Tiffany Michelle 5 years ago

This made me so happy!! So glad he's doing well

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Ruth Beaty 5 years ago

Too, too cute, and dad's pretty imaginative. Before you know it he'll be running all over the place!

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Oindrila Bhattacharya 5 years ago

The last photo is so precious. Kinda looks similar to all the stray kitten to house cat transformations.

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Savannah Morris 5 years ago

savnnh

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Lara Kuchen 5 years ago

i love them and the pictures and all but why did you saw those things are "manly"?

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BusLady 5 years ago

The one with the leaf blower is hilarious. My favorite.

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IheartMinecraft 5 years ago

Did anyone else catch the part where Elmo is cheating in poker XD

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Alex Craig 5 years ago

This is just all sorts of Awesome :-)

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Ian Taggart 5 years ago

mowing the lawn

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Ellie Ragsdale 5 years ago

I love Ryan's face in these pics! It's like, what am I even doing?

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Valerie Fawn 5 years ago

CUTEST BABY!!!!

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thepotatogirl 5 years ago

the one of him carving the turkey reminds me of Chucky >:)

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Joley Hidaka 5 years ago

He must be chopping onions too...*Sniffle*

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Rebecca Fielding 5 years ago

Apparently you can never be born too early to be conformed to a gender stereotype 🙄 Poor kid...

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Catmeres 5 years ago

It's not a stereotype, those are traditionally 'manly things'!

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SkyTheImaginer 5 years ago

It's photoshop justice warrior. You can calm down now.

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HoffLensMetalHedLovesAnimalsUK 5 years ago

Sigh.......it's not real.

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Lynnette Merta 5 years ago

seriously? smdh

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bubamara 5 years ago

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SkyTheImaginer 5 years ago

Ever heard of photoshop?

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