Happy 10th Birthday Ry Guy

Our spunky, fun loving Rylan turned 10 today!!  I can still remember the night I went into labor with him.  He was so beautiful when he was boy with all his chubby little roles.  Rylan has grown into such a sweet natured little boy.  He is smart, caring and loyal.  

He works very hard at school and his french is amazing.  He sounds like a real little french man and loves it very much.

He has an amazing imagination and is a great big brother to Stefan (most of the time)  LOL

The two of them are best buddies and I am so thankful that they have each other.  Rylan seems to be able to make friends were ever he goes.

Happy Birthday Ry Guy

We love you to the moon and back.

You are going great places if you stay true to who you are.

More Cross Country

This was a great day.  Today Stefan and Rylan both ran in the cross country race.  Stefan did so well.  We almost missed it.  I had to drop him off with Rylan and they ran to find the start.  He  made it just in time and even ran a great race.  I was so happy because I managed to see him right at the end.

Here he is in the final sprint to the end.

He even passed a couple of boys.  He was amazing.

Rylan ran as well and gave his all.

I love seeing my kids try new things and push themselves.  Way to go boys.

Amsterdam with My Mom

Mom and I had the wonderful opportunity to go to England but even better I was able to take her to the place that Jamie and I love.  Amsterdam.  This was her first time going and it was so much fun.  Our tiny yet very comfortable room in our B&B.

The only downside was the stairs.  LOL

It was almost like climbing a ladder.

This is in front of the main train station  We managed to find our way around just fine but there was a lot of walking.

The weather wasn't the greatest but we made do with what we had.

I wish this picture wasn't so blurry but what can you do when you are taking a selfie with you mom  lol

We were waiting for our dinner cruise to start and I just had to have my picture taken.

We loved the cruise.  It was beautiful to see all the different canals and bridges.

The food was amazing.

And we were thankful not have to walk any were.  LOL

One of the many bridges that we saw.

We did the hop on hop off bus and were able to go and see so many parts of Amsterdam.

This is what makes Amsterdam so wonderful all the amazing sights.

And the beautiful buildings.

This is mom in front of Anne Franks home.

Our last day was perfect.  The sun was shining and it was so warm.

I love having these memories with my mom.

My mom is the most important women in my life.  I am so thankful that I have this time with her.

I love you mom.

Our last lunch and it was great.  We had crepes and they were so good.  Mmmm.

We had a family dinner with all my dads side of the family and it was great to be all together.

I had both of my Uncles there (my dads brothers) and family and it is so neat to see who he looks like and talks like.  Sometimes we forget the little things.

It is hard to believe that my Grandma is 96 and still going strong.  She is slowing down but not much.

We went for a walk to enjoy the sun shine.  This women is such an example to me.

Look at her spunk.  LOL

One day I hope to be like her young at heart and body when I am that age.

Beautiful Day for Flying

This was a great day for a flight and even better that Auntie Sherry was there to enjoy it with the the boys.  Darien went up for his usual flight.

While Jamie took up this little brood.

Pre-flight

Getting ready to take off.  Stefans little friend was there and it was his first time in a plane and he was so excited.

Auntie Sherry going up with Jamie for the first time and she loved it too.  So glad that they were able to have a wonderful day of flying.

Cross Country Rylan

Rylan is so happy to try new things and to keep working at old things.  Here he is ready for his cross country race.

He might not be the fastest but he is the happiest when it comes to running and doing the best he can.

They had a good turn out from their school

There he goes.

Here he comes.

He did one more race.  This time it was on a Saturday.

He is my super star.  I love how happy he is even at the end.  Way to go Ry.