Ryder's Friend Birthday Party

Ryder waited so patiently for his friends birthday party and the day finally arrived.  His friends came full of energy and ready to get the party started.  Pizza & cake first and then off to Fiesta Fun to run all that sugar off.

Chocolate ooey, gooeyness
The pizza disappeared to quickly for a picture.

Waiting for their game of
laser tag.

The results....Ryder 1st place

Jace

Miniature Golf
To much cake & pizza made these boys crazy.
The course was pretty full with dates old & young.
Then these crazy boys a fun mixture. 

Jace getting his Halloween on.

Ryder

Jacob
He looks dangerous

Pre Halloween Pictures

Jacob will make a good actor someday.

All Done!!!!
Jace, Corbin, Jacob, and Ryder
They had a great time.
(Can we come back next week?)

Presents

We played really late and I left the presents home.  He was able to unwrap them when we got home but all his friends had left.  He was a little sad not being able to spend more time with his friends.  We can officially close this birthday party.

Thank goodness we have another 350 days before his birthday comes again.

DHHS Homecoming Dance

Rylee was invited to the DHHS Homecoming Dance with her good friend Maklain.  He did make her sweat a little by not asking her right way.  Anticipation in some cases makes you crazy.

It was late and the doorbell rang....

Everyone ran to the door....
Dirty glass (note to me to clean it)

Yummy!!!
She of course said yes.

WOW!!! She is beautiful.
When did she get so grown up.

Her crew
She looked amazing and made new friends along the way.

Cute couple
They both look really nervous.
This is both of their first dates.

Riding in the Nova
I wasn't allowed to go with them,
No pictures!!!!

Double rainbow...
Good luck??

They had a fun time spending the day at Fiesta Fun, lunch at Dairy Queen, dinner at Texas Roadhouse, and finally the dance.  He splurged for an Uber to bring them home so no late night driving for me.

Next school dance is girls choice but not until November.  She had better get earning some money to pay for all the fun stuff she wants to do. 

Swiss Days Performance

SRIS Performance Choir as performing at Swiss Days in Santa Clara.  We had a few minor adjustments to make in our after school schedules with the divide and conquer attitude.  Dave made it to her concert, Reganne hitched a ride with a friend, and I took Ryder to swim team. The traffic was horrible and I was able to hear them sing over the phone.  Dave even supplied pictures so I wasn't completely left out.

Getting ready

Friends are where its at.
Reganne & Kiah Matthews

It was a short performance but worth it.  She is now down to only 10 pages on her required trimester report.  Everyone had a good evening and what a great way to start the weekend.

Wednesday Soccer Night...Rage

We have traded in Saturday soccer for Wednesday night soccer game.  We headed over to Sullivan Soccer Park to play against Reganne's old club Rage.  It was time to play ball and have some fun along the way.  Rage has new coaches and a lot of new girls.  This could be anyone's game go Liverpool.  Reganne was going to play Right Defender a new position for her.  

Game Face

Come and get me!!!

Working hard

It was a hard game with everyone having to play 110% at all times.  The game ended in a tie 3 to 3.  Each girl worked really hard and worked even better together.  Reganne wasn't sure about her position but she hung in there and followed what the other defenders were doing.  She even added in some fancy footwork she remember from last year.

Time for some chocolate milk, a shower, and a lot of sleep.

Happy 10th Birthday!!!

Ryder is finally double digits by reaching the magic age of 10 years old.  He hadn't noticed the mile stone until visiting with family and they told him how important this birthday was.  He woke up excited to get the day going and eager to celebrate with everyone.

He wanted to eat dinner out at Poncho & Lefties for their birthday treat of fried ice cream.  

Singing

All smiles , big hat, and
yummy treat.

Presents
Can I get started

So many great presents
Hopefully, his thank you hugs and
smiles were enough.

We sure love this little boy and are so proud of him and all he does for us.  He loves to try new things and constantly learning and sharing with anyone who will listen.  We wish for him another year full of adventures and learning.

Hanging Out with Family

After a busy week Brandon & Kim's family was in town with all their family for a vacation.  They are true to their last name Water is always involved.  They had a busy week at Sand Hollow Reservoir and a swimming pool in the back yard of the house they were staying in. 

We were ready to relax and visit with them.  It was great to visit with Nate, Trevor & Sara, Mitchell, and Zach & Bree.  Plus getting to know Zach's family that came along.

It was time to swim and soon all the boys migrated to the water and soon competing on who could swim the farthest under water without taking a breath.  There must always be a competition when they get together.

Dave gave in or rather pushed into playing.

Splashing

Reganne running way
Ryder splashed her good from the hot tub.

Love the sunsets at the end of summer.

Champion was  Zach

The kids getting involved
in the contest.

Dave getting in fully clothed

The pictures are a little backwards but everyone had such a great time.  It was great visiting, sharing, and eating yummy food.

We headed home wet, tired, and full of smiles.

We Are Back.....Pack Meeting

September's Pack Meeting was full of crazy boys with new leadership.  It was also Ryder's time to receive his Bear Badge.  He worked so hard working towards this badge along with help from a group of den leaders.  First off was a birthday cheer then followed up with the awards ceremony. 

Their birthdays are September 17 & 18th
but born under and hour from each other.

Flag Ceremony

The Bear Den was in charge of flag ceremony which required help from all the boys.  The flag is not only taller than them but heavier than they were expecting.

Ryder received his bear without any pictures being taken.  The boys are always eager to advance so he is now off to Webelos next week.  

We are so proud of him and all his hard work and hope he continues on the same way.