Here's to you Ryan - Happy 25th!!!

Today, is Ryan's 25th Birthday and in keeping with tradition we celebrated, by enjoying brunch at Scott's on the River. When we sat down Kaitlyn asked if Uncle Ryan was coming, and I told her he was there in spirit. My Dad gave a nice toast, and we all started crying...but then we started laughing at ourselves. My Mom gave a nice tip to the server, as Ryan always gave generous tips to waitresses. So here's to you Ryan!!!

Pop Pop, Alison, Grammy, Me & Kaitlyn

Scott's on the River

Grammy & Alison
The whole family

Run Rocklin 2008

For those of you who didn't know, I took up running a week or so before Ryan graduated to heaven. My last conversation with Ryan, was about running. The months after Ryan's "graduation" I trained for my very first race - Run Rocklin. Running has been great therapy for me, if you will. My Dad ran with me, at my pace - which wasn't too bad for a novice runner (me not my Dad). My greatest friend Kristy ran the 12k. Kristy gave us each an angel pin, to represent Ryan - he was rollin' with us.

Kaitlyn participated in the Kids 1/4 mile Fun Run, the next day I heard her complaining about being sore! I have no idea where she's heard that before...

Kaitlyn in action at the fun run, I didn't run with her as I figured she'd know what to do...see Grammy pointing her in the right direction...
My Dad and I after finishing my first 5k - I felt accomplished and strong that day...my best day in a long time.