eating ice cream

Enjoying her ice cream!





To get the most out of her dessert Maddie Ann's going to LICK the bowl!!




She's getting ALL of it!!!





All done!!!

Boys of Summer

Logan is almost done with his baseball season with the Rochester Youth Baseball Association and he recently had his team photos taken. He and teammates have had a great season and they improved steadily with every game. It was a big learning curve for all the kids this year because the ball was pitched overhand instead of hitting off the tee. Logan is now at the point where he earns a hit nearly every time he goes to bat and recently even scored a double out on defense. Ryan has helped to coach most of the season until his schedule became too busy. Hope everyone is doing well.

Logan ready for the game!

The 2008 Ryan Windows and Siding Bulldogs!

The Next Tiger?

For the last few months our six year old Logan has really enjoyed learning to play golf. While we were in Phoenix this winter we bought him a used pair of kids clubs at a garage sale and he has been swinging away ever since. We have one hole in our backyard where he practices and we try to take him to the driving range a couple times a week. So far he has manged to put a small crack in the house siding, but we are happy to report no broken windows yet! Here are a few photos and videos from a recent family golf outing.

Logan teeing off on the first hole.

The kids and mom on the cart.
Pointers from dad.

Logan tees off!

One of Logan's fairway drives.


Chip across the sand!

Putting!

Miss Sassy tries to putt!

Independence Day Fun/Work?

Here are some pictures from our 4th of July weekend. Nothing really exciting went on other than staining the deck and letting off a few sparklers. Hope all are well.


Trying not to burn down the neighborhood.



The boys doing some staining.




Sparkler time.

Aunt Kirsi and Uncle Rusty Visit.

As many of you may know, we had the pleasure of hosting our nephew Stig Ludwig for the last couple of weeks. His parents Rusty (Ryan's brother) and his wife Kirsi recently paid us a visit to pick up their little guy and to just hang out. It was great to be together as a family again, but we will truly miss having little Stig around!

Maddie and Aunt Kirsi!

Logan with his Aunt and Uncle.

Until next time!

Rochesterfest !

Every year Rochester, MN celebrates itself with Rochesterfest. For a whole week they shut down the the main street to bring in street vendors, food booths, and bands every night. The kids had a blast during the parade and collected bags full of candy and toys. Ryan even took the boys to watch a world championship lumberjack competition.

Logan and Stig with the Monster Trucks.

Lumberjack Competition.

Maddie and the Clown.

Dancing Queen!