Ruddick Family Records

Rodeo

On July 3rd we took Ronan & Griffin to the Eugene Pro Rodeo! It was their first time ever going to a rodeo, so they were pretty excited! When we got there we saw our neighbors, so we invited them to sit by us.

Meagan & Griff

Preston & Ronan

Calf Roping

Happy Kids

Barrel Racing

And, of course, the bull riding was the most exciting to watch!

We stayed for the fireworks show...and for over an hour in the parking lot (field) waiting to leave.
Thanks, Grammie, for watching Tate for us!!

Wedding Reception

On July 1st we went to Courtney & Kari Stubbert's wedding reception. It was a very nice gathering, with lovely decorations, delicious food, and great company!

Toasts from the family...

Tate got to visit with his Norwegian friend, Mathea. (:

And I got to visit with my friend, Camilla. (:

There was a bouncy house for the kids! Such a great idea!

I accidentally left my camera unattended, and this is what I saw when I downloaded my pictures! Eeeks!

Ha ha! Very funny, guys!

Dinner with Friends

The Turanski family invited us over for dinner on June 29th. We ate outside and enjoyed their nice backyard and new patio!

We roasted marshmallows for dessert. (;

Tate looks excited for s'mores in this picture!

I always love checking out their garden!

Pretty roses...

Tate was a trooper staying up way past his bedtime. (:

Track Trials cont'd

Some friends of ours weren't able to use their tickets one night, so they offered them to us! It was so exciting to get to sit in the stands and watch the Track & Field trials in person!

Our seats were right by the starting blocks, and close to the finish line.

400m hurdles

The Steeplechase

Evan Jager won the Steeplechase! This was his first season ever competing in this event and he got 1st in the trials and then went on to get 6th at the Olympics!