Ryan turned 7 on September 24. I can't believe it!!! It seems like just yesterday he came into the world, 3 weeks early but still plump. Ryan had the chubbiest baby cheeks and sweetest expressions. He always did things on his own time, in his own way. 7 years later not much has changed. While he isn't plump any more (in fact, he is a thin little thing), he still has the sweetest expressions. He still does things on his own time and in his own way.
Ryan is a sweet boy. He is loving and caring. He has a tender heart. He loves Jesus. Don't get me wrong - he still has his moments. He has a temper. He will fight with his brothers. He will be disobedient. I think *most* boys have those moments. They don't happen very often with Ryan.
Ryan wants to be a paleontologist when he grows up. He loves dinosaurs; he has for a long time. He loves all nature and all animals. He really wants a snake for a pet. He is curious about the human body and will give first aid to anyone in need. He went to his frist Tiger Cub Scout meeting yesterday. He sure is growing up fast.
We celebrated Ryan's birthday twice - a small family celebration and a trip to Sea World in San Antonio. Ryan hasn't had a birthday party since 1997 because we have moved the past two years the summer before. It is hard to make friends in the summer. Anyway, we opened presents at the house - Ryan got a Leapster2, a game, some books and some clothes. We let him choose where to eat (Cracker Barrel) and we had a chocolate frosted brownie for dessert. He had a fun day. The wish he made while blowing out his birhtday candle broke my heart..." I wish I had some friends."
We went to Sea World Sept. 26-28. We stayed at the Alamo KOA in San Antonio. My parents met us there with their RV. We stayed in a Kamping Kabin. The boys loved it. They had fun playing on the playground (until Zachary got a foot full of fire ants), swimming in the pool, chasing the ducks and sleeping on bunk beds. Sea World was a big hit. Ryan and Joshua fed dolphins with their daddy. We saw sharks, jelly fish, penguins and rays. We saw a cute pirate movie with 4D effects, the Cannery Row show and, of course, Shamu. They boys and their dad rode Shamu Express and Journey to Atlantis...well, Ryan didn't ride the last ride but he did get to mee the Spurs Coyote while waiting with me. All of us rode Rio Loco and got totally soaked - even my parents. We had a wonderful day.
Before we left San Antonio on Sunday we made a trip to the Alamo and the Riverwalk. Too bad the boys were still tired from Sea World and it was HOT. It was a short visit downtown. We took a quick tour of the Alamo and walked to the Rivercenter mall on the Riverwalk. We had lunch and decided to call it a day.
Ryan got his first "real" Bible for his birthday from my parents. He *loves* it. It is a Bible for boys. It has devotionals, life applications and little bits of "Grossology," which gives information about some of the less talked about aspects of certain Bible stories. It has his name on it - he could not get over that. He has been reading it in his bed every night and took it to church this past Sunday. I am so thankful he loves that Bible.
Ryan is such a joy. I am so blessed and honored to be able to call him "son." He is loving and caring. He loves the Lord. He wants to live each day to the fullest. He puts a smile on my face each day - in one way or another.
*I am blessed by all of my boys*
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