Random And Ryley (Mainly Ryley)

The past few weeks have been filled with various events. While lacking photos Mother's Day was planned and executed with much love. It began with mother sleeping in, wonderful church meetings, a nap in the afternoon, and an amazing dinner. Steven not only created a delicious meal complete with sauteed zucchini and baby potatoes on the side, but, finished it off with one of our favorite desserts, creme brulee. He had purchased ramekins to place the dessert in and even had the necessary kitchen torch in order to caramelize the vanilla sugar on top. A wonderful day made possible by the wonderful husband and kiddo's that enrich every moment of my life!

This year Ryley wanted more than anything to perform in the school talent show. She did a wonderful job! When her piece was complete she stood up, took her bow, then ran off quickly only to change clothes in the car and have Mom, "drive as fast as possible without breaking the speed limit", so she could join her baseball team for a night game.



We have been enjoying many end of school activities with Ryley. Her favorite this year (as well as last) has been field day.

Father and son had some male bonding time when the front headlights of Steven's car needed replacing.

We picked more strawberries and produced more jam and treats.

More than anything we have enjoyed spending countless evenings at the park just playing and watching Ryley learn to ride her bike with no training wheels! That's right folks. You heard it here first. Ryley Ballard is our first "training wheel free" bike rider, with Kadyn close on her heels in hopes of soon joining sister and Dad on their frequent "bike ride runs". Bike ride runs have become an important part of our family. They mainly take place to help keep Dad healthy, while at the same time assisting in his preparation for an upcoming fitness test. They are best described like this. Ryley takes off on her bike and gives Dad a run for his money around various neighborhoods while I drive the remaining family members and their big wheels down to the park. Once Dad's miles are complete they join us on the park bike path to begin a cool down.