Happy Birthday Ryder Bart and summer updates

I can't believe how fast this year has gone!  Ryder has brought so much joy, fun, and love to our lives this year.  He is so ornery and into everything, but he is the sweetest little cuddly boy.  He gives great kisses and hugs and loves giving that cheesy smile.  He has been walking for a couple of weeks, which means a few more bumps and bruises than normal.  We can't wait to spend many,many more birthdays with him!  

Our summer is coming to an end.  I have a meeting on Monday and Wednesday next week and I go back to school on Thursday. The summer has gone so fast!  We have stayed busy swimming, gardening, camping, and playing outside.  We just got back from Leman vacation, which I managed to not take any pictures of...not sure what I was thinking.  It was so much fun.  The kids and I also went to the zoo on Sunday with my parents and sister while Bart went to the Brickyard.  It's been a fun summer!

Ryder, today on his 1st birthday

Love this one

Grandpa and Ryder at the zoo

Kyra's first visit to the dentist

At the zoo

picking up sticks after the storm

Riding on Kyra's pony

Some garden goodies

Loving the beach

more garden goodies

Crazy boy

Crazy girl at the zoo

Funny pic...not sure what they are looking at

Mommy and her babies at the zoo

Kyra petting the sharks

Ryder trying to pet the sharks

Loving that he found dirt