The Griz

Football.  John coached.  Ryan played.  It consumed our lives for four months.  It was fun and exciting.  Glad it's over and can't wait until next year.

Ryan was number 25.  He said he misses hitting people.  OK????  He is so mild mannered and laid back that it is odd to hear him say that.  John LOVED coaching.  Ryan will play for Stayton Middle School next year and John is trying to figure out a way to get on the coaching staff.  I guess he missed his calling in life.  On offense Ryan played tail back and a little tight end.  On defense he played linebacker.  He was also the kicker and punter.  He had a pretty good record for kicking extra points.

Ryan ran this one 74 yards for a touchdown . . .

. . . even more exceptional since his pants were falling down.  He ran the whole way with the ball in one hand and pulling up his pants with the other, while he juked his way through the defense.

One guy on him here and in the next pic there are four.  It was so funny because he drug all of them along behind him for a few yards before they took him down.

punt return

Scouting

Ryan with his friends Jarred and Ethan.  Ryan received some merit badges and his Tenderfoot and Second Class rank.  He has since earned First Class.

Ryan with his eleven year old scout leaders, the Knapps.  They are so awesome.  They did so much for the boys.

Utah Trip

So these posts are a little out of order.  OH-well.  In August we went to Utah.  My sister's baby was blessed and we were able to help my dad celebrate his birthday.  While we were there we went down to Provo for the blue and white game.  It was so crazy hot.  We were like eggs frying in the stands.  After the game John and the kids went out on the field to meet some of the players.  Ryan brought his football to have autographed.  The kids loved playing on the field.

They met Bronco Mendenhall.  Ryan told him he was going to play for him someday.  Go Ryan!

Ryan has some growing to do.

Ryan, Evan and Chloe with my Grandma Young, their Great-Grandma.  It is so nice having her close to my parents so we can visit her when we go to Utah.

We went to a fun bounce house and roller skating rink that I can't remember the name of.  The kids had a blast.

Chloe with Uncle Dan.

Dan, Marci, Brock, Braden and new baby Hailey on her blessing day.

First Day of School

So, I am trying to catch up.  Here is the first day of school.

Ryan - 6th Grade - September 2011

First day of middle school.

Evan - Kindergarten - September 2011

First day of elementary school. 

Evan with his Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Shryock.  She is an awesome teacher and Evan loves her.  I can't believe his is old enough to go to school.  Time goes by too quickly.

First day riding the bus home.  He rode the bus for a little a couple of months.  I wasn't able to drive for a month or so because of my back surgery and numb leg.  We normally don't get bus service since we live so close to the school.

Ryan Update

So, this update only goes through the end of the summer.  I have a lot more updating to do since then.  I already blogged about baseball so I didn't include that.  Ryan has been a busy boy between band, piano, scouts, school and sports.  He is a great kid and has been growing so much.  He is taller than me now, not that that is a hard accomplishment.

January 2011 (11 yrs. old)

Band Concert - Spring 2011
Ryan with two of his good friends who are alos in our ward, Jarred and Ethan.

Ryan receiving Wildcat Pride award at an assembly.  May 2011

Ryan ran for student council.  He had to fill out an application, write an essay and give a speech in front of the school.  The letter said they should dress up.  Obviously "dressing up" means different things to different people.  Ryan said he felt like a dork, but I think he looks very "GQ".  He was very nervous, but he did an awesome job.

After his speech, feeling a little relieved.  He found out the next day that he had WON!  YEA!!!