The "Love" Baby :)

Ryan was due AND born on Valentine's Day and he absolutely loves it!  He turned 10 this year and I cannot believe that my baby is already 10 :(

 All situated for attention and gifts

 Isn't that a cute face?!

 His food of choice was Dad's homemade buffalo wings or "hot wings" as he calls them.  I think from looking at his hands and face that he enjoyed them :)

Things I love about 10 year old Ryan: He is almost always happy.  He seems to just be a happy Spirit.  He has the best attitude about life.  Everything he eats is the best he has every had, every movie is the best he's ever seen, etc.  I would love to have that kind of attitude.  He has a great smile. He LOVES to read.  He seems to be reading constantly.  We are always scrambling to find him something new to read. He is pretty obsessive about whatever he does for long periods of time, i.e. reading, video games, computer, tv shows.  There was a time this year where I think he watched every single Mythbusters there was on Netflix!  He is a great friend and a great little brother.  Brad and I talk about how he is our "dessert" in life!  We enjoy him and love him so very much.

 It was his year for a party.  They had a great time with an obstacle course that Brad and Taylor set up outside.  He also made a killing with money and gift card this year!

 Part of the obstacle course

 Ryan, Jack Raymond, Ryan Lundgreen, Quinn Samms, Hunter Kasprzyk, Connor Bowers, Braedon, Kolton Law

Lest I forget - which I wouldn't - it was also Valentine's Day.  My sweetheart gave me the most beautiful roses.  I love him more every day.  I truly can't imagine my life without Brad.  I don't even know where our separate selves begin and end.  I am so blessed that he loves me.

I'm the Lucky One :)

I don't know how I got so lucky to have 2 sweethearts on Valentines Day.  But I am so very lucky.  These 2 cuties are who I get to share it with (besides my 4 other wonderful kids):

 Ryan was born on Valentines Day 9 years ago!  I can't believe that my little guy, my tail end of the family is already 9 years old...where did the time go?  He was my little sidekick for years, but he is growing up enough that he wants to be close, but not too close!  I took Taco Bell and some balloons to him for lunch today and got to hear all the kids in the cafeteria sing to him - it was great!  I love this guy so much and I am so happy that he came to our family.  He is such a happy spirit and brings sunshine wherever he goes.  The thing I love best about him right now is that everything that he does: every food that he eats, every activity that he does, is the "best thing I ever ate, or "the funnest thing I ever did"!  Wouldn't it be great if we all lived life like that?  Happy 9th birthday and Valentines Day Ryan :)

Now...this guy is my real and forever Valentine.  Did I already say that I was lucky?  Well, I'm not just lucky, I am sooooo blessed to have this guy as my sweetheart.  I don't think there was ever in the history of man, a husband that treated his wife with as much love and respect as mine does.  Even my mom points out to me how lucky I am!  I'm not trying to be mushy and over-the-top, but I am totally serious.  I married waaaayy out of my league.  This guy is the real thing and I get him FOREVER!!!  Love you Brad :)

Sweethearts

Happy Valentines Day!

7 years ago today, our last little boy was born. Ryan Joseph McBride has since competed for the position of "Sweetheart" with Brad. Of course Brad will always and forever be my sweetheart, but Ryan sure has lobbied hard! He's always saying, "she's MY sweetheart dad"!

What can I say about my hubby? I can never put into words my thoughts and my feelings. But here goes a try. I don't know how I ever lucked out to get Brad for eternity! He is seriously the most wonderful husband EVER. He is thoughtful, kind, funny, smart, generous, and loving. He treats me like a queen and he is my best friend I've ever had. Our marriage is better than I ever dreamed. I love how we want to spend every minute of every day together. We never get sick of each other - and we would rather be just us together than to be with other people. I love him more than words can express and I am soooo glad that he is my Valentine forever. I love you Brad. And I love you too - Ryan (my other Valentine)!

Stuffed Animal Heaven

 Last year for Ryan's 5th birthday, he wanted to go to "Build a Bear Workshop" and he picked out the cutest dog which he named Fluffy.  Well, for his birthday this year which is on Valentine's Day, he asked if he could go again!  So Brad and I tagged along and he chose this dog which he named Scruffy :)

 Here he is with Fluffy, Scruffy, Baby Tiger and Mickey

 Just in case you can't tell - he's a stuffed animal junky :)

Here he is in his kindergarten class.  It's kind of fun bringing birthday treats on Valentine's Day!  All in all I think he had a great day!