Ryan makes the cut

Before and after Ryan's audition for the Peter Pan play at Somerset.  He was so nervous.  His monologue was from the INCREDIBLES which was fitting because he was "incredible" in his audition.  He sang "You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch" and nailed it....
So proud of you big guy! Ryan got the word that he was chosen to be a pirate & Mr Darling. 

Ryan's 10th birthday

Ryan turns 9

It's hard to believe this little guy was 5lbs 2oz when he was born. He has grown up so quickly. Ryan was super excited about his birthday and what to do for his party. For months he talked about what kind of birthday party he wanted to have. Everyday he had a new idea....laser quest, mini grand prix, bowling, flip n out, the lists went on and on. He was sweet to consider some of his friends who couldn't roller skate when we suggested skating and he ruled that one out. Finally we decided to do something different and have a NERF WARS party at the park. It was a total hit. The kids loved chasing after each other and playing. The work load was a little easier on me because it was outside the house, which was nice. They had pizza and cake. Ryan really wanted a pinata so the boys enjoyed doing that at the end of the party. Ryan said the best party of his day was the morning when the family woke him up to sing and open presents. He got lots of fun stuff and lots of money from his friends & family. He's buying a droid tablet with it....he's been searching on EBAY for a good deal and we finally found one. I think this boy will have a lot of Sam's talents when it comes to finding good deals :)

Character Matters

Ryans 2nd grade class performed a mini show..."Character Matters" last month at school.  Ryan played one of the three pigs.  He was AWESOME but I am a little biased.  It was super cute and funny.  For all his little raspy ways, Ryan has a great little voice and he memorized all the songs and knew everyone's part.  Way to go Ryan.....

Ryans Baptism

Look at this handsome kid! Ryan was really excited and ready for his baptism. He has been waiting a long time. He asked his Grandpa Bainbridge to baptize him. It was a really special day. Five other friends of Ryan's were baptized at the same session so there were lots of people. All six kids sang, "I love to see the Temple" All I could think of when he went down in the water was how precious he is and how he was born a whole month early, so eager to come to earth and ready to start life. He has never lost that exuberance! He is a special kid and we love him lots. Great decision Ryan.

We Love our Cub Scouts

Ryans Birthday Party - note the game in the 2nd picture - ha ha!

Little Funny

I call getting out of our house, "escaping Alcatraz" because it is near impossible and then once we do finally all get through the door, SOMEONE - usually me - forgets something and has to go back in. I've decided, like my Mam, my casket will have to be wheeled in late to my funeral because I now officially live on "Mormon", "Irish", "Filipino", "Latin" whatever you wanna call it, time! We are always late and I pretty much don't even care anymore, it's part of who I am so just plan on it *sad* Anyhoooo the other morning, tearing off to school, speeding in the school zone (sssh dont tell Lucas) we get to the drop off point and the kids exit the "FUN MOBILE" and Ryan states that he has mismatched shoes on. Not a big deal - I think to myself - knowing he has two very similar vans looking shoes. It's ok, one is black the other has a red dragon on it, dont worry...you're still a good mom, people probably wont even notice! RIGHT??? ummmmm??? As I drove away the white of Ryan's right heel told me that it might be a little more obvious than I thought because he had one shoe and one flip flop on - yay for ghetto!!!!!

.....Ryan had Hernia Surgery

Preschool Grad

Ryan was so excited for preschool graduation. They had prepared the cutest little program and even walked in to the graduation theme song (which by the way I just found out is called "Pomp and Circumstance....is that wierd to anyone else besides me???). I can't believe our littlest guy is going to Kindergarten next year - CRAZY!

Here's some pictures of some of Ryans friends from class and his teacher Mrs. Sherrie. I think its cute how much the other kids loved Ryan. When we were late getting to class (which was pretty much everyday....not gonna lie) they would all yell his name when he walked through the door. Then when school would end - SURPRISE - I was usually late to pick him up and I would find him sitting in his circle just talking to Mrs. Sherrie or just sitting in silence (a moment that probably should have been recorded for proof that that actually does happen with this kid!).

We asked Ryan where he wanted to go for his graduation lunch so we took him to Panda Express (no surprise there) before the graduation. He asked specifically to sit by "Daddy" and drove from there to his school also with Sam. I know it was a fun day for him.