Ryan is FOUR!

This little boy is four years old!  Ryan has been such a blessing since the day we found out we were having another baby.  He changed our world immensely.  He was our first baby boy and will always be the biggest brother.

He is funny.  Not in a comedian, witty kind of way but in a quirky, particular kind of way.  He knows what he likes and he knows what he doesn't and he won't let anyone change his mind.  I'm so thankful for Ryan.  I'm so thankful for his little personality and temperament.  He has made me a better mom because of it.  Just when I thought I had it all figured out with Ayden, Ryan was born.  He has humbled me in ways I didn't think possible.  He adds the little bit of spice to our family that we need to be well rounded!

He really is a momma's boy.  Every morning he crawls into my lap and we watch a show together.  He is cuddly and will just sit in your lap forever.  He is an organizer just like me.  He'll plan out his day and tell me all about what he is going to do.  He is an exceptionally clean little boy.  I've heard that Tye was that way when he was little too.  He picks up his toys, he folds his underwear and if he tee tees on the seat when he is going potty he'll get toilet paper and wipe it off.  He loves to go with his Daddy on the tractor or to the shop.  He loves to tinker with things and figure out how they work.  He loves to ask questions and sometimes will talk your ear off.  Other times he is quite and shy and will not say anything.  He is tough.  He hurts himself, falls, bleeds and is rough like most little boys and never bats an eye.  Boo boos don't bother him!

He doesn't like big crowds.  He doesn't like to try new things before analyzing and figuring out if he'll like it first.  He is a good brother.  He will say "yes ma'am" and then tell Myles to copy him.  He has a caring heart.  If he thinks Ayden or Myles are going to be in trouble he will defend them until the end of time.  He will do anything for Sydney and tells me that when she gets older he will protect her from rattlesnakes.  He is smart.  He is learning new things everyday.  He can color in the lines exceptionally well (even if he only likes to use one crayon on every thing.)  He is such a strong willed little boy and I'm so proud of that.  I know that if Tye and I can direct him toward the Lord he will be the type that has an unwavering faith that no man could destroy!  That's the kind of boy he is and I love him more than he could ever know.  We are so proud of who he is and I'm so thankful he is mine.

 Happy Birthday my BIG boy!