Ritzman's Cabin

It was nice to spend the 4th outdoors with family. Aunt Karen and Uncle Jerry drove in from Colorado. It was a great weekend.

Uncle Jerry met Sarah this weekend.

Aunt Karen brought a star-spangled-banner dress for Sis. She sure looked cute!

Uncle Bryan turned Munchkin into a fetching dog. Munchkin chased this bubble-wand and retrieved it many times.

Photography

Disaster

Our water line broke. It was not pretty!
Let me introduce you to the jack-hammer that put a hole in our floor.

And the head of the man that resigned in the hole that the jack-hammer made in our floor.

This is the big-digger responsible for the trench in our front yard.

Munchkin and Sis

Cabin Fun

Kenyon, Hanna and Munchkin were having so much fun at the cabin. These kids are so cute together.

Quail Family

In our front yard, Mama and Dada Quail kept a close eye on their newly hatched babies.

Lawn Mower

Munchkin sure loves to help in the yard. While being closely trailed by Dada, Munchkin got his first experience with the lawn mower.

While the blades were idle, Munchkin got to drive Grandpa's John Deere.

New to Sarah's World

Strawberries in mesh netting, applesauce and grains added to milk-bottles are new and exciting for Sarah. She is still mostly on breast-milk, but is doing really well with the new food samples she receives.


And she has performed her first roll-over. She goes in either direction from tummy to back. Good job, Sis!

Tina Miera Photography

We went to our beloved photographer for Munchkin's 4 year photo shoot. This is just amazing. Take a look.
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T-Ball

Ry started T-ball today. He is a natural when hitting the ball... it really soars.

Lagoon

We went with the cousins to Lagoon today. They all had so much fun.
Ry and Markie:

Ry and Destiny:

Markie, Destiny and Ry:

We spent enough time playing this game to win each child a stuffed dragon.

Markie got drenched on Rattle-Snake Rapids.

Sarah also went and did a great job. She napped and ate as usual as I concentrated on keeping her out of the sunshine. What a good little girl!

All four cousins enjoyed playing with one another and Dada/Uncle Jeremy. It was a good time.

The airplanes:


Two cousins go hand-in-hand. The buddy system:

Birthday Celebration

Munchkin had his heart set on this blower. It was the first thing he asked about on the morning of his birthday. He sat up in bed and happily said "It's my birthday. Do you think somebody will get me the blower"? He is a great helper for Grandpa with the yard work.

His cousins arrived with a gift that made him very happy. Thanks guys!

Mama decorated the garage with some birthday chalk art. Ry was actually quite impressed by this.

Dada gave him his own light-saber with which to rule the universe.

The cake that Ry chose:

It turns out that the Air-Force was putting on an air show in our back yard during Ry's party. What luck! Munchkin thought the airplanes were just for him. They flew over-head about seven or eight times, each time getting lower and louder. Way cool.

15 Weeks

Big-Brother chose this dress for me.


Sarah and one of her most adoring fans:

4 Years Old!

Angel of mine, you sure have come a long way. I am so proud of you. You are a sweet, caring, brilliant boy and you are now four years old. Time flies, my love, and I am enjoying every second of watching you become the wonderful person that you are proving to be. I can't imagine life without you. You are such a huge part of our family and we all love you so, so much. Thank you for being such a wonderful boy. Happy birthday, Ry. I hope life continues to give you all the happiness you deserve.
Love, Mama.