Happy Birthday, Ryan!

July 14, 1980--the day Ryan was born. What a special day it was in our lives. It felt like we had waited so long for him and he was finally here. All 9 lbs. 3 oz. of him!!!!

Here he was at 6 weeks old. Look at the size of that boy!

Seven months old and so handsome and happy.

When he graduated from high school, he was still just as handsome. The photography studio used his portrait in their promotional materials because he took such a good picture.

He was in his cousin's wedding line a few years ago. How nice he looks all slicked up.
Ryan graduated from Central Arizona College in 2004.

If I'm lucky enough to get a picture of Ryan today, it's because I sneak up on him. He usually looks the other way as soon as he sees the camera.

But sometimes I catch him unaware. Doesn't he have a beautiful smile?

One of Ryan's favorite thing to do is hang out with his little cousins. They ALL love to be with him. He's so much fun and takes time to play with them and entertain them.

Ryan does more to help people than anyone I know. He's always going somewhere to help someone who is in need of something. He has friends all over the country. Everywhere I go with him, he sees someone who knows him and who he has made friends with. He's a joy to have around and I hope he has a super 28th birthday. We love you, Ryan, and we're so glad you are a huge part of our family!