No Training Wheels

Ryann has been practicing on riding her bike without wheels.  One day she asked if we could practice and I said sure go get ready, and this is what she came out wearing.  It must have been what she needed to give her that confidence, because this little girl is a pro at riding without training wheels.  Now the only problem is she is too tall for the bike, I wonder what she will be getting for her Birthday!

Memorial Day

Memorial Day.  The nerves, and the heartache started building up for this day weeks before.  As I was coming up with ideas, I couldn't believe I was having to do this.  One thing that I do to keep Max apart of this family and apart of me is to decorate his grave, and it has brought me a lot of peace, however Memorial Day brought nothing but tears and heartache.   I let Ryann decorate a wreath, she got to pick out the flowers, and she told me where to put them, and I thought it turned out perfect.  I invited the grandparents and Aunts and Uncles, and cousins that were around to come and set off balloons.  I asked Ryann if she thinks Max will catch them, and she said "Yes, and he will save them for when we can play."  I love you Ryann, you have a beautiful spirit, and I love you, Max.

PreKindergarten Graduation

This past year Ryann attended PreKindergarten (Daycare).  She LOVED it!!! She loved being able to play with kids, and she absolutely adores her teachers Ms.Becky and Ms. Victoria.  The only thing she did not appreciate was the 2 hour nap that she had to take after lunch, to her it was a good day when she didn't have to nap and got to go to the quiet table, however; there were several days that she fell asleep.  I can't believe that she will be going to Kindergarten this year, I remember holding her in my arms, worrying about her going to school, and thinking I have 5 years until I have to worry about that...where did the 5 years go.  My baby girl is growing up.

Summer Baseball

Ryann played T-Ball aka Coach Pitch baseball durning May.  She had a little bit more excitement at the games then she is expressing in this photo.  She had several hits, and learned the different areas in the field, and was very grateful when it was her last game.  Yes, she expressed how happy she was she didn't have to play anymore at her last game.