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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

More Tee Ball

Ronan got to be catcher in one of his games. He was really nervous about it at first, but once he got used to it he loved it. Now he says it's his favorite position

The Chase family came to watch the game, along with Papa and his friend Mike who was visiting from California.

Me & Melissa- just 2 days before her due date!

The following pictures were taken by Melissa's husband, Lance:

He captures lots of good father/son moments (:

Go Yankees!

Family Party

In the evening on April 10th my family came over to our house to celebrate my birthday. We had a nice time visiting and eating banana splits.
The kids were excited to choose their own toppings (:

Griffin was my little helper

Cedar was very interested in the roaring dinosaur!

Me & my love!

April 10th was the opening day for Little League! We met up with Ronan's team, the Yankees, at the Sheldon baseball field for the opening ceremonies, and later that day they got to play their first game!

Ronan with Daddy, the assistant coach.

Our big boy (looking so cute in his uniform) posing for the team photos. (:

Front Row:

Dominic, Colby, Cooper, Tristin, and Christian

Back Row: Ronan, Max, Andrew, Kaiser, Bryce, and Joe

Coach Josh & Coach Ryan

Up to bat:

Ronan's friend & schoolmate, Ryan, was on the other team.

Ronan in the "pitcher" position

Ronan & Papa

April 8th

My Birthday turned out to be such a special day! I felt so loved and spoiled by my friends and family.

In the morning I got to be pampered at my mom's hair salon with highlights, a haircut, and a paraffin hand treatment. It was wonderful!

After my hair appointment, my friend, Kelly, and I went to lunch at Olive Garden.

My boys were very sweet to me all day and kept giving me hugs and kisses. Ronan had t-ball practice in the afternoon, so when it was over we all went out to dinner at Red Robin.

Red came over to our table and played a game of tic-tac-toe with Griffin. (:

Me & my boys--before we devoured my birthday sundae (:

After dinner it was finally time for presents! I think the boys were more impatient than I was. (:

Me with some of my birthday surprises.
32 tulips from my mom, a handmade hat from my friend, Sydney, and a hydrangea plant from my friend, Melissa.

Griffin's first

Griffin was such a brave boy during his first dentist appointment! We asked if he wanted to sit on my lap during his check-up like his big brother likes to do, but he said he wanted to sit all by himself. (:

Ronan was proud of Griffin for not being scared. (:

Dr. Steve has been Josh's dentist since he was a little boy, and he is an amazing dentist for kids! He does such a great job with our boys!

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Ruddick Family Easter-part 2

After dinner we had an Easter egg hunt for the kids, then we switched gears to celebrating Dylan's birthday! (His actual birthday was on March 31st)

Ronan posing with Dylan- the 5 year old Birthday Boy!

Amy had a cute sheep mask craft for the kids to work on.

Dylan & Macey checking out the cool cake.

Happy Birthday, Dylan!

Present time:

a t-ball set from us

Emma snuggling with Great Grandpa Lovey Dovey

Amy & Chelsea

Ruddick Family Easter-part 1

On Easter Sunday the Greens hosted dinner at their house, and we had quite a crowd gathered: our family, the Greens, Mom & Dad, Grammie & Grandpa Lermo, Erin & kids, Chelsea Walker, Charlotte Green (Jon's mom), and Charlsie & Robert. We all enjoyed a delicious ham dinner and then spent the rest of the day doing an egg hunt, making an Easter craft, and celebrating Dylan's 5th birthday (see next post)!

Our beautiful nieces in their matching outfits. (: