Fall Family Photos

Photographer: Carley Howard Photography

Winter Running

 Winter running is proving to be... difficult. For one, my early, early start time doesn't work when it's below freezing outside! I am having to wait until the temperature comes up--which I don't love, because I love running FIRST THING in the morning! And sometimes, like today, it's too cold to go running at all! (Side note: Thanks to COVID and the fact that my children are with me 24/7, I can only run outside pushing a stroller.) BUT a week ago, we were gifted THE perfect running morning, and all the kiddos accompanied me! It reminded me of all our runs over the summer with the five of us! Fun! Nathan scootered for three miles, Jack skateboarded for three miles (impressive, right!?), and I ran pushing princess C and a storm trooper for three miles. The perfect morning, as far as I'm concerned!

Charlotte's Christmas Dress

 Well, my mama did it again! She made the perfect, most adorable little dress for Charlotte! It's only December 14, and I think she's worn it about six times already this month! My mom also monogrammed her little bloomers. Cutie alert! Cutie alert!

A Happy Weekend!

 Boy oh boy, did the Ryans have a very happy weekend! First up? We bought OUR DREAM HOUSE!! I cannot begin to explain how excited I am!! I can't wait to watch my babies grow up in this house and to use this house for God's glory! It will be a home full of sweet memories, laughter, love, Jesus, good food and drink, and friends and family! I just know it!

The very next day, Scott took the boys to watch LRCA play PA in the state finals! SO FUN! And when you have to wear a mask?? Well, then your momma just puts face paint on your forehead! We did get annihilated, but the kiddos had fun--that's all that counts, really!

Gobble, Gobble!

 Like everything else this year, Thanksgiving was unique! We went over to my parents' house and mostly stayed outside, socially distanced. Nana and Mitch joined us, which made the day extra special! I baked an apple pie and a pumpkin pie, and I made mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. Thanksgiving was still a yummy day!