ready set....

Waiting for our company to arrive!

A tradition in our family~

"un-birthday" gifts

for all the kids!

Big Guy received some

glow sticks

from a friend,

and saved them for 3 days

just to share 

with his cousin.

a relaxing evening

before the big day!

love, the rockinryans

The morning after....

Bed head!!

We forgot to hand out

the goody bags

at the party.

So I told Big Guy

we could take them to Church

on Sunday.

He insisted we deliver them..... 

to every house,

right away...

who can say no to a cowboy??

I am not too crafty,

but when I saw

this idea

for a memory game

I knew I wanted

to give it a try.

Big Guy is very into

matching right now,

so I thought he and his 

friends would like to see each other

in a game!

So, for our family party,

I made these for the kids.

(I think I liked it more than the kiddos!)

love, the rockinryans

Party time!!

HA!

Sorry for throwing some of you off

with the title of the last post!

I didn't even realize

it could have a double meaning!

On Big Guys

birthday we had a big party

with our

small group.

I have never been

one to let myself get

too close

to others.

But, this small group

has been a huge blessing to us.

We share similar values,

same aged kids,

the love for food

and 

parties!

The boys love

hangin'

with all the kiddos,

and look forward to

small group time.

I made Big Guys

favorite dessert

(and a fav of many others)

and we all sang,

(he loved it!)

This little guy 

was turning 1,

so we got to celebrate

with him too!

Baby had not

stepped foot

in the pool....

until party night.

Toward the end of the night,

he suddenly decided

he LOVES swimming!

Yeah for swimming!

and birthdays

and friends!

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work and play

We recently got a new

family toy!

I have been wanting

to re-learn piano

for a long time,

so here goes nothin' !

The boys have liked it too!

Getting our home ready

for lots of company

was hard work.

Good thing I had lots of help!

It's always good

to keep 'em

well rounded!

love, the rockinryans 

#3!!

How can it be?

My Baby is 3...

We started out his big week

(yes week....)

with some preparations.

He picked out the candy

and filled his goody bags himself

(and a little help from brother.)

For the big party coming up.

Best part?

Taste tests!

Birthday morning

involved donuts

and some

"Cool presents, Mom!"

Phone calls poured in

from loved ones

wishing him

a happy b-day.

He loved knowing that when

the phone rang that day,

it was for him!

This is why we don't do donuts often.....

:)

His "cool" gifts included

the greatest pop-up book ever!

A tractor T,

in his fave color.

A fishing pole....

and cowboy boots,

which he has worn

since he opened them!

It is so fun

to see how excited he is

about his day, presents

and just feeling special.

And this was just the beginning!

love, the rockinryans

My Heros

Ever in danger?

Feeling down?

Don't fret....

just call

for help

and the

Super Ryan Boys

will come

to your rescue!

love, the rockinryans