Ryder's 7th Birthday Sleepover

Ryder's End of the Year Award

Ryder received an award for being most caring and cooperative in his class. He was presented the award at the end of the year assembly today. Ryder continues to surprise us, at home he can sometimes be less than cooperative. At least we know he is learning from his mistakes at home and behaving at school, (guess we're doing something right). Here he is with his teacher, Ms. Finch. Chase had her for first grade too, I think that she is a wonderful teacher. If only they could all be like her!

Ryder's friend Jaxon also received an award for best effort.

The last day of school is always so fun!

Strawberry Festival Parade

Tonight we headed to downtown Marysville and met some friends for the annual Strawberry Festival parade. Brian put out our chairs last night so we were sure to get a spot. We were lucky to not get rained on and the kids had so much fun!

Ryder is 7!

Ryder started his day off with french toast for breakfast. He couldn't wait to open his presents and got right to opening them before breakfast. Then off to school he went and at lunchtime I brought popsicles, per his request, to school to share with his class. (Wish I would have gotten a picture but I forgot to take one!)


Happy Birthday to Ryder, Happy Birthday to you!


Nana came over for dinner to celebrate Ryder's big day. He picked white cake with white frosting for dessert. (Just like his daddy.)

Visiting Great Grandma

Great Grandma is doing really well at the rehab center. She especially loves it when Grandma brings her dog, Sammy to visit. We were lucky enough to come when Sammy was there. We are so glad to see her doing so well. She couldn't wait to hold Tate and get a picture.

End of the Season... well, almost

All of our regular season games are over but there are a few championship games still to be played. Chase's team is currently in first place in the minors division. Ryder's team had their team party today after a little game of parents vs kids. Coach Joel had some very nice things to say about Ryder when he presented him with his trophy. As always the "Orange Crush" is our favorite team to be on, we only wish that Chase could have played for Coach Joel again.

End of the School Year BBQ

Thanks, Papa for coming to lunch! Chase and Ryder were so happy to have me and Papa, (Ashtyn and Tate too, both declined to have their pictures taken, one was sleeping the other was shy), join them for lunch at school.