Buddies

  

Backyard Fun

 
 
 
"Daddy bought me a big-boy tricycle. My legs don't reach the peddles yet, but I love to play on it anyway. Grandma puts me at the top of the hill in my back-yard and sends me sailing gently down hill. I giggle with delight each time I take a ride on my big-boy trike". 

Fiberoptic Christmas Tree

  
This thing is so cool. We set it up now, even though we haven't celebrated Halloween yet. Munchkin loves it too.

Ritzman Halloween Party, 2006

 
 
 
The Halloween party was an extreme hit! Everyone enjoyed dressing up as scare-crow's, spiders, knights, marshmallo's, polka-dots, witches and more. The costumes were absolutely amazing last night. I could tell that a lot of effort had gone into each one.
A spooke alley had been set up in the back yard for the little ghosts and gobblins to stroll through. Even the big kids loved playing in the room with the strobe light, throwing leaves at one another. What fun! 

Ritzman Halloween Party, 2006

 
 
  

Our Gorgeous Daughter

 
 
Proof that our genes will look fabulous on a girl.. 

Snow Day

 
 
 
We received our first snow day last week. The mountains were covered in a delicate white blanket and our lawn had only the tallest of blades peeking through the snow. Although the surroundings were beatiful, I couldn't get past how darling Munchkin looked in his winter parka. All of my photos as of late are centered around the beauty I call "Munchkin". 

Lola

 
 
Lola is best appreciated from a-far. She can be temperamental when provoked. 

Munchkin and Leo

 
 
 
"I truly love this dog"
-Munchkin 

My New Garden

 
 
 
I have been given brand-new "spikey grass" garden. My mom created this lovely garden for me in my new back yard. It provides beautiful scenery to enjoy while spending time in the outside.
Munchkin was a wonderful little helper for Grandma, offering assistance wherever he thought was needed. 

Quite Charming!

  

Feeding the Horses

 
 
 
We sometimes take the boys for a walk through the neighborhood to see the animals at the local pasture. It provides fun for all. 

Jack-O-Lantern

 
This carved pumpkin is the artistic work of Munchkin's Aunt Amanda. The pumpkin itself is made of a dense foam, not a vegetable, as to prevent rotting and ensure itself as a timeless Halloween center piece. It is beautifully detailed with hand carvings of spooky Halloween decor. This must have taken Amanda a great deal of time and attention. Everybody who has seen it is undoubtedly impressed and Munchkin loves it too. I, however, am most impressed that she cares this much about Munchkin.
Amanda, you are awesome. Munchkin loves you too! 

The Birthday Party

 
 
 
Munchkin attended Siarra's birthday party this weekend. He enjoyed meeting other children and playing with new toys. Siarra's Mom and Dad spent time barbequing food for the guests and making "balloon Elmo's" for each child. A fun time was had by all. 

Blue Eyed Boy