10.

RykerMAN is 10.  10.  I'm still trying to wrap my brain around the fact we have 2-2 digit kids in this house.  SUPER DUPER crazy.  

Ryker is the try-er of all things.  He has the famous quote:  "I want to do all the things."  AND it continues to be true.  See post of him recently trying out snowboarding.  He is signed up for basketball this season, which makes me SUPER excited!  I'm the coach and I really don't want to mess up his experience at all!  

Ryker takes school seriously.  He was invited to come into school early and get pushed a bit more in both reading and math.  He chose math.  AND he chose to do it!  Not every kid is interested in going to school earlier than necessary.

Ryker loves his quiet as much as he is a rascal himself.  His grandparents bought him his own noise cancelling headphones and he legit used them the first night and fell asleep right on the couch.  When I drove him and his friends to our local trampoline park, he encouraged everyone to play the quiet game.  :) Much appreciated!

Ryker really can't stand Dempsey.  I truly hope this will change, but my goodness these two.  Dempsey is WAY more interested in being a part of his crew, and he is HARDLY ever having it.  

Ryker is just so sentimental.  During his birthday party he came up and said, "Thanks Mom for this party, it's such a good time."  He seems to say gems like this all the time.  

He really is such a cool blend of Russell and me.  1 more year and this kid heads off to middle school.  I'm part fearful and part so stoked for what it will entail for him:)

Love you Ryk,

Mom