Ryan is Nine!!

'surprise' lunch with the birthday boy at school!  

[I asked him if I surprised him by coming, and he said he figured I would be there :)]

Nana was a surprise though!  yay!

us cool kids sitting up on the stage - Ryan's bestest school bud, Aaron.  

They've been in class together both years at MES.

Oreos - Ryan's favorite snack - and party hats for all.  Happy birthday, Bud!

[yes, our bus stop is Ryan and a whole bunch of cute blonde girls, we're gonna be in trouble in a few years!]

 bowling and dinner with the birthday boy!

Aaron, Seth, Ryan, Cooper, Lucas

a fun group of boys!

And since I made a point to include this caption on my photo, I'll include it here too :)

**[for historical record, this is Ryan's very favorite outfit, his Rays uniform shirt and Atlanta Braves 'comfy' shorts]**

dinner at Taco Bell - three ground beef & cheese tacos with two hot sauces each and a sprite for this boy :)

I really really really loved watching them have fun 

I just love these two pictures of my handsome boys!! 

Fall Break 2016

Sunday night, we've arrived at Mom and Dad's.  

A bike ride for the grands means a wonderful date walk for us :)

Monday, 9.19.16 - Sea World!  

Five Chases + Henry & Grandma

with Shamu the plant

hi manatees!

shivering with the penguins!

Florida fun!!

Celebrating Ryan's birthday with a family dinner including Steve, Howard, and Eleanore!

Thursday, 9.22 - Walt Disney World!!

Tinkerbell was amazing, she talked to them for a very long time.  

She liked Chloe's shirt and they also talked about sisters and Periwinkle, love it

The new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, best ride of the day, perfect for these two

Bubble Run!

September of 2016

Labor Day weekend fun

dinner with the Conley and Lewis families

These kids had a blast cheering on the Dawgs!!  So cute, made my heart very happy.

and a s'mores party at the Lewises' house the next night.

This is Josh, who happened to be there that night as well, and is also in Chloe's preschool class.  They thought that was just the coolest thing ever and they have been good buds ever since!

 Labor Day hiking!

Sweet Escapes with the Conley boys

Grandpa's here for the weekend!

Playing catch with Ryan, all is right in the world

Creekview football game with Grandpa 

Ryan and Dilly, baseball superstars, on picture day

a lapful of cuddly girls = a happy momma

Kidstuf at church and then a sleepover with Lyla.  I love that she loves Chloe too.

a sunny Sunday afternoon

These two slip-n-slided together for hours, it was awesome

Love my two scouts!

Den leader [and Eagle Scout!] Daddy

crazy hair day at school

Student of the Month for September!!!   Way to go Buddy!

Hey!  Each month 1 child is chosen from each class to represent the word of the month, this month being responsibility. Teachers look for students who show overall good character traits and who shine that month!
I am so proud of Ryan and think he is an awesome example for others!!!! :)
Meredith Dotson, Ed.S.
3rd grade
Macedonia E.S.

This was truly a wonderful evening.  And every perfect evening needs s'mores!

Our new swingset was delivered, and I very carefully unpacked it so that the kids could play & build with the packing supplies!  

I really enjoyed watching the kids work together so well and be super creative.

 with Zoe, Kayla, and Kinsley

This, this right here.  love!!  I'd say I've got the best kitchen window view in town!

Nickolas, Ryan, and Matthew at a Kroger show and sell.  

Ryan met his popcorn goal this year, hooray!  

[he got dinner at Las Palmas to celebrate!]