Ryan's 14th Birthday

We celebrated Ryan's birthday last night cause Megan had a practice on his birthday. Ryan's so easy going that didn't bother him at all. Plus, he had a school fieldtrip on his birthday so that made it seem fun.

The birthday boy with his cake - ice cream cake. I know...I'm surprised it wasn't Strawberry Shortcake too. He wasn't totally thrilled with it so my guess is back to shortcake next year.

Megan jumped in a picture with Ryan when we realized they were both in Hawkeye t-shirts.

Ryan & his gifts with a big smile cause Bruce & Megan were teasing him.

Ryan picked this Hawkeye plaque out at Iowa Book & Supply last summer while we were in Iowa City. Funny thing is he forgot about it so it was actually a surprise.

We got a close-up shot so Brent could check it out. Ryan figured Brent will be envious.

Brent - try to guess all 8 former Hawkeye now NFL stars!

Mom & Dad got Ryan a new batting helmet for his birthday. I told him to model it so they could check it out. It's a new style that isn't shiny. Bruce & Ryan tell me it's the new cool style. He had to get a new helmet since his other helmet is too small & was red. His new team is green & gold so we went with black. Ryan said thanks for the helmet Grandma & Grandpa.

Overall, I think he had a good birthday. Thanks to everyone who sent him a card, email, or text. He enjoyed them all. Hard to believe he's 14. Almost forgot, he got his permit today too. It's been a big day for him!