The Schroeders

January 29 - A Beautiful Rainbow

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Jeremy and I were sitting in the living room on a Sunday morning. All of a sudden, Jeremy notices this beautiful rainbow coming out of our fish tank! It only lasted a few minutes and then disappeared. We felt so lucky to see it!

January 25 - A Gift for Ryan

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We gave Ryan a gift - a Red Eye Sight for his gun. He was so thrilled! Ryan and Jeremy love the gift!!

Jan 22 - Ryan as Goalie

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Ryan volunteered to play goalie for a game. It was his very first time in his two years of hockey to put on the goalie equipment. He got better and better each period. He had a great time playing goalie! During the game, he had a lot of opportunities to practice his goalie skills.

January 21st - A little snow...finally

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This has been a very strange winter for us. As of yet, we have not received a snowfall that covers the grass completely. Last night, we had some snow...then ice! It wasn't very thick - especially compared to last January. Ryan wanted to go out and shovel. We found that to be a challenge with the ice. He was bummed that his go-cart wasn't charged to slide around in and it was too icy to shovel. We took Stella out too. The picture was good timing when she jumped up on me!

January 15th - More hockey at Kettering Rec. Center

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Ryan played two games on the 15th. He scored and got an assist in the second game, with an assist in the first game. The ref pulled Ryan aside and told him he was hitting the goalie too much...playing with heart!! Ryan works very hard at everything he does and we are so proud of him!

January 15th - Hockey at Kettering Rec. Center

2012-01-21T15:38:00.000-05:00

Ryan is towards the end of his second year playing hockey. He is having a good time, despite the lack of wins from his team. Ryan works hard trying to improve himself every game. His favorite part of hockey is scoring goals! This year he has scored five goals and has numerous assists. He has also had three penalities. He definitely plays with passion!

Our Vegas Vacation - January 13th

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Friday, January 13th, we walked to the MGM hotel and looked at the lions. As soon as they offered pictures with a baby lion, Ryan and I had to have one! We, then, went to M&M World! Ryan loved that place and was super excited to find out he can print his own M&M's! That was his favorite part of our trip! Then we went to Gameworks and played video games for hours! The night ended with dinner at the Excalibur, watching the Tournament of Kings. The King of the Dragons, was another face from America's Got Talent - we don't remember his name but he was the guy with long, black hair that had the fire show. We had a great time and are very thankful we had a mini-vacation together!

Our Vegas Vacation - January 12th

2012-01-21T15:16:00.000-05:00

Jeremy had a TDY to Vegas, so Ryan and I took a couple of days off of work and school to take a mini-vacation. We were lucky to catch an earlier flight out of Chicago, before the snow hit. We arrived in Vegas and our first stop was In-and-Out. Ryan was not looking forward to eating there...until he tried a Cheeseburger and from that time forward all he wanted to eat was In-and-Out! We stopped at Circus Circus and found their circus arena. As we went to sit down for the act, we looked at the schedule and saw it said Zuma Zuma. Ryan instantly remembered that act from America's Got Talent! Then we went to the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop. The famous store from Pawn Stars! Ryan was dying to buy something so he found a poker chip. We had to leave because they were just about to film for the show. It wasn't until we got back to the hotel that we realized the poker chip was a 50th Anniversary Air Force one. Then we went to the Rio for their huge buffet and Jeremy was falling asleep on Ryan, waiting in line!

January 8, 2012 - Shooting

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Ryan and Jeremy have been going to the Vandalia Range and Armory for a few months. Ryan has developed into a good shooter! Mom went for the first time since she dislocated her shoulder in college. Mom and Ryan shot the new .22 and it was so much fun! We had a great time! Thanks for inviting me, boys!!

January 1, 2012 - Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year! We started 2012 relaxing in our pajamas all day long! It was a great day to spend at home with the family! We are looking forward to a new year and new adventures!

December 31, 2011 - New Year's Eve

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We started the evening off by going to the Gems game. After we came home, we made a Strawberry Chocolate Shake for Ryan, played Minute It to Win It (where Jeremy won) and watched the ball drop at Midnight! We didn't stay up much past Midnight, but had a fun evening! We were very blessed in 2011 with great family memories, wonderful trips and fabulous friends! 2012 will bring a different year for us, as Jeremy is going to deploy to Afghanistan in April for six months! We will have different memories this year, but I guarantee you some special times that will bring us closer together!

Decmeber 28, 2011 - Ryan and Stella

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Ryan loves snuggling with Stella in front of the fireplace! She has turned out to be such a sweet girl and Ryan loves having her around!

December 2011 - New Toys

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Ryan has enjoyed playing with some of his new toys! He likes shooting the bird down with his "hunting rifle" and building the Lego Train set!

December 25, 2011 - What a Wonderful Christmas!

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We all had a wonderful Christmas! Ryan received many nice gifts - inclucing a .22, a hunting rifle, Legos, football cards, Nike clothes, Under Armour clothes, and so many more nice gifts! Jeremy was given many nice things including a scrapbook from Ryan, a .50 bullet bottle opener, Fresno State clothes and a Bass Pro Gift Card! Diane was given some very thoughtful gifts - a Pandora bracelet (with a football, hockey mom and Air Force beads), golf clubs (so Ryan and Mom can take lessons this summer and Ryan won't be embarassed), a basket with my favorite wine, champagne, chocolates and cheese! We are truly blessed and cherish every moment we have with each other!

December 25, 2011 - Merry Christmas, Ryan!

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Ryan came downstairs and was amazed at his stocking! He loved the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book - Cabin Fever, a couple Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies, Legos, candy, magazines, iTunes gift cards, Pistachios, hockey cards and so much more! Everyone had a stocking - including Stella!

December 24, 2011 - Christmas Eve

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Ryan wrote Santa a letter on the computer. Then he decided to draw a picture of Santa on the back. He did a great job and worked extremely hard on it! Ryan left some of our famous soft chocolate chip cookies and chocolate milk for Santa, along with the letter! Sweet Dreams, Ryan!

December 4, 2011 - Go Karts in Cincinnati

2012-01-01T14:46:00.000-05:00

Ryan and Jeremy went to Bass Pro Shops on a Saturday afternoon and ended up making a wonderful day of it! After Bass Pro Shops, they went to Dave and Busters. They happen to find a Go Kart place nearby and decided to try it out. They had so much fun!

November 21, 2011 - Ryan's GRR Night

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Ryan was in a Gifted Program at Main Elementary. For ten weeks, he designed a Gerful and a Gerful Home. On Monday, November 21, 2011 at Beavercreek High School, he had the opportunity to present his Gerful to his peers. We are very proud of Ryan!!

November 19, 2011 - Hockey at Troy

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Ryan played at Hobbart Arena in Troy. His friend, Ian, spent the night and came with us to the game. Jeremy and I love watching Ryan play hockey...just as much as Ryan enjoys playing!

November 17, 2011 - What a night!

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We went to the Transiberian Orchestra concert at the Nutter Center for the second year with Ryan (the third year for Jeremy and Diane). We were sitting in our seats (6th row) before the concert and was approached by a member of the crew. Hollywood explained that during the last song, they invite one child and a parent up to the front of the stage to watch the finale. Hollywood made sure we weren't going to leave early and marked our row so he would remember where we were. We enjoyed the show and had a great time taking all the wonderful sights and sounds of the concert. Then at the end of the concert, Hollywood took Ryan and Jeremy to the front. I barely kept tabs of Jeremy's head as everyone is standing and enjoying the last song. All of a sudden, I looked up and Ryan was on stage and was given a guitar signed by the whole crew of Transiberian Orchestra! I was jumping up and down - so excited for him! By the time Ryan and Jeremy made it back to our row - Ryan had tears in his eyes! What an amazing night!!

November 13, 2011 - Hockey at Northern Kentucky

2012-01-01T14:32:00.000-05:00

Ryan played the next weekend at Northern Kentucky. The only good pictures are off the ice because of the netting around the rink. After the game, we stopped at Rooster's in Springboro. We all love eating there! Ryan loves their wings!

November 5, 2011 - Ryan's First Hockey Game

2012-01-01T14:30:00.000-05:00

This was Ryan's first hockey game for the 2011-2012 season. He always starts a little late because of football. This game was played at South Metro in Centerville.

October 2011 - Ryan loves his motorcycle

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Ryan loves riding his motorcycle! Yes, he does wear a helmet when he rides! He would ride his motorcycle around the block while I take Stella for a walk!

October 29, 2011 - Youngs Dairy Farm

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We went to Youngs Dairy Farm with Grandma and Grandpa Schroeder. We ate dinner and went miniature golfing! What a great time!

October 28, 2011

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On Ryan's birthday, we went to the base and showed Grandma and Grandpa the Presidental Hanger and the R&D Hanger. Ryan is our future President of the United States! Ryan also loved taking pictures of Stella! He's pointing to his favorite dog! :)

October 28, 2011 - Ryan's 9th Birthday

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Ryan celebrated his 9th birthday with Grandma and Grandpa Schroeder! What a treat! They gave a motorcycle! He loves it!

October 15, 2011 - Celebrating Ryan's Birthday with Grandma and Grandpa

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We celebrated Ryan's 9th Birthday with Grandma and Grandpa a few weeks early! Ryan was given an iPod Touch! He was so excited and loves using that every day!!

October 15, 2011 - Youngs Dairy Farm

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We took a trip to Youngs Dairy Farm to have a delicious dinner, go through a corn maze (which I don't know if Ryan or Grandpa enjoyed more), and went golfing!

October 14, 2011 - Ryan still loves to tow!

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Ryan has always...I mean always loved to tow things! Every since he was a baby, he would hook things up to tow! He did this all by himself! He wanted to show Grandma and Grandpa what he did!

October 12, 2011 - Grandma and Grandpa arrive in Ohio

2012-01-01T13:24:00.000-05:00

Grandma and Grandpa Orwat came to Ohio for a visit! They gave Ryan an early birthday present - an A-10 stain-glass window made by Grandpa Orwat!

October 9, 2011 - Good times in the backyard!

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The three of us love having a fire in our fire pit in the backyard! A football is never too far from Ryan or Dad! This is one of their favorite activities to do together!

October 1, 2011 - Ryan is exhausted!

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Ryan is still so cute when he is asleep! Love ya!!

September 29, 2011 - 3rd Grade Field Trip Conclusion

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Ryan ended the field trip by shucking corn - the old-fashioned way. He had to come home and burn his candle that he made. He also made a doll and quilted! What an experience!

September 29, 2011 - 3rd Grade Field Trip Cont.

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Ryan continued the field trip washing socks like they did before washing machines, enjoying a break with the toys kids use to play with, and visited the garden, where he tried lemongrass! He thought it was awful!!

September 29, 2011 - 3rd Grade Field Trip

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Ryan's 3rd Grade class went on a Field Trip to a park that shows old-time Ohio. The buildings were the original buildings of the local first settlers - like Akneny. I was very lucky to have the day off to go on his field trip! Ryan started off making butter, ringing the bell to signal change, stringing wool, finger knitting, and candle making.

September 2, 2011 - Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert

2012-01-01T12:51:00.001-05:00

To start off Labor Day Weekend, the three of us went to the Fraze in Kettering and watched Lynyrd Skynyrd! We are so happy to have Ryan enjoy the same music we do! This was a belated birthday present for Jeremy! What a fun evening for all of us!!

Football 2011 - 3rd Grade

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Ryan - we are so proud of you for your hard work on the field and off! You worked hard in the off-season to make yourself the best you could be and it showed! Keep up the good work and being a leader in everything you do!

Football 2011 - Game time

2011-12-31T12:15:00.000-05:00

Ryan did a great job this season playing linebacker on defense and quarterback on offense! What a great leader!!

Football 2011 - Parent Appreciation Day

2011-12-31T12:10:00.000-05:00

Every year, Eager Beaver has Parent Appreciation Day. It is nice walking on the field with my foosball player!!

Football 2011 - Beavercreek High School Football Game

2011-12-31T12:07:00.000-05:00

One game a year, it's Eager Beaver Night at the Beavercreek High School. The boys make a tunnel for the high school football team. They love seeing the big kids and hope one day to be in their shoes!!

Football 2011 - Beavercreek Homecoming Parade

2011-12-31T12:04:00.000-05:00

Beavercreek High School invites the Eager Beaver Football teams to walk in their Homecoming Parade every year! The boys absolutely love it! We meet at Main Elementary - have pizza, look at a Praying Mantis - then walk to the High School! It's an exhausting day for the coaches and team moms! :)

September 2011 - Tuesday Night Lights

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University of Dayton has a program called Tuesday Night Lights. Every Tuesday, they open their practice to youth football teams. This is our third year doing it and Ryan loves it every year! This year it was an all Beavercreek Night! That was pretty fun!!

Summer/Fall 2011 - Practice Continues

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Jeremy and Ryan both worked hard on making the team the best it could be! Ryan always gave his best!

Summer 2011 - 2nd Week of Practice

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Practice continues - every day for two hours! Ryan worked so hard all season!!

Summer 2011 - First Week of Football

2011-12-31T11:48:00.000-05:00

The first week of football is always exciting and challenging! Ryan has been waiting for this all summer long!

August 2011 - An Early Birthday Present

2011-12-31T11:44:00.000-05:00

We gave Ryan his birthday present early, so he would be able to learn to shoot in nice weather! He absolutely loves his new bow and was in the backyard every chance he had shooting the target!

August 1, 2011 - Our Last Day

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Ryan was up early to fish before we had to leave! We'll be back!!

July 31, 2011 - Family Pictures

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July 31, 2011 - Just another relaxing day!

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July 30, 2011 - Another highlight...

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Another highlight for Ryan was learning to play Poker! He loved it and so did Mom and Dad!!

July 30, 2011 - Great times with Dad!

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Ryan and Jeremy had a great time together! They fished, they spent time in the canoe, and they played Chess! Nothing is better than Ryan and Dad time!

July 30, 2011 - Ryan loves the canoe!

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Ryan's favorite thing to do at the cabin quickly became rowing the canoe! He loved it!!

July 30, 2011 - Just Relaxing

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We are ended up relaxing in our own way. Ryan loved fishing and rowing the canoe...Jeremy loved fishing and watching Ryan fish...Diane read a book and figured out the hammock!

July 30, 2011 - The Broken Arrow Cabin

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This cabin was the perfect size - enough room but not too big! We loved it!

July 30, 2011 - Broken Arrow Cabin

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I found this cabin on the internet - it is just too perfect! It has 100 acres with a pond and a private cabin, that is just beautiful! There is no cell phone coverage or internet! We had a great time - fishing, relaxing outside and in the hot tub, teaching Ryan to play Poker, reading, canoeing, and spending time together! We were all bummed to leave and return back to our normal lives!

Summer 2011 - Lipsetts

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The Lipsetts came over for dinner! Harper loves Stella...most of the time! :)

July 8, 2011 - Jason loves Ryan

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Jason just loved hanging out with Ryan! They enjoyed being silly together while Aaron took the pictuers!

July 8, 2011 - Grandma and Grandpa's Anniversary

2011-12-30T15:23:00.000-05:00

We took Grandma and Grandpa Orwat out to dinner for the 44th Anniversary! It was so great to have all the kids together again!

July 8, 2011 - Mike and Debbie meeting the twins

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After the beach, we went back to the hotel to clean up and then headed to the hospital for Uncle Mike and Aunt Debbie to meet the twins. We sneaked Aaron and Jason up to the Maternity floor. It was great to have all the cousins in one room!

July 8, 2011 - Fun at the Beach

2011-12-30T15:17:00.000-05:00

We had so much fun at the beach! Uncle Robert took Grandma and Grandpa, Uncle Mike, Aunt Debbie, Ryan, Aaron, Jason and myself with Bo to the beach! It was alot of fun!

July 7, 2011 - Diane's Birthday

2011-12-30T15:12:00.000-05:00

Robert surprised me with a Birthday cake! That was so sweet of the family to do that!

July 7, 2011 - Meeting Brayden and Payton

2011-12-30T15:10:00.000-05:00

Ryan and I met Brayden and Payton Orwat two days after they were born! We enjoyed the short time we had with them! What a treat! The babies are so adorable and Robert and Malia are great parents!

July 6, 2011 - Grandma and Grandpa Orwat's

2011-12-30T15:04:00.000-05:00

The next stop was to Grandma and Grandpa Orwat's house! Ryan loves Bo the dog! We have proof that Ryan was running on vacation - what dedication! Ryan went golfing in the Newhall area with Grandpa Orwat, while Grandma and Mom went shopping! What fun!!

Summer 2011 - Fishing

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Jeremy had the chance to fish with his family! This is one of his favorite things to do! The first picture is from Lake Fork, Texas! Jeremy and Josh fished in a Skeeter Owner's Tournament...Jeremy wore his Ranger Gear!! The next two pictures are from the Delta in California. Jeremy went with Josh and his Dad for a few days! Nice fish!!

July 5, 2011 - The Schroeders

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We spent a couple of days visiting with Grandma and Grandpa Schroeder. It was nice to see the cousins, Jenna and Jason!

July 4, 2011 - Fourth of July at Aunt Re's

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We spent Fourth of July with Aunt Re and the Schroeders! We had fun at the Lagoon and then after some swimming, pinata, food, and fireworks - we drove to the Schroeder's house in Lancaster.

July 4, 2011 - Ryan with Tatum

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Our first night in California we stayed with Cousin Randy, Jen and their son, Tatum. It was alot of fun! The boys ate a good breakfast before our day with family!

July 3, 2011 - First Day in California

2011-12-29T15:50:00.001-05:00

Within hours of landing in California, we were on a boat with Cousin Randy and his family and friends. We cruised the Long Beach Harbor and hung out on the beach! Ryan had a blast in the water...we couldn't get him out! He went across the harbor - he was exhausted!! What a great way to start our California trip!

June 19, 2011 - Father's Day

2011-12-28T07:57:00.000-05:00

Father's Day started out great! The boys went fishing at Rocky Fork and I stayed home to work on school assignments. Then as I was doing laundry, the floor in the basement felt funny. I ended up calling the boys at 9:30 saying we had water under our flooring. I felt so bad calling them! Father's Day didn't turn out like we planned! Sorry, Jeremy!!

Memorial Day 2011

2011-12-28T07:54:00.000-05:00

The three of us love hanging out at our house and relaxing! On Memorial Day, it was so nice to have a fire in the backyard and enjoy spending time together!!

May 14, 2011 - Go-Carts

2011-12-28T07:51:00.000-05:00

Jeremy wanted to surprise Ryan with a day riding go-carts! Ryan had so much fun! We went to Magic Mountain in Columbus. There we played Miniature Golf, Laser Tag (Ryan and Mom's first time), and drove Go-Carts! What a great surprise! Thank you, Jeremy!

May 12, 2011 - District Art Show

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Ryan participated in the Beavercreek District Art Show. We are so proud of his work!

May 7, 2011 - Ryan's First Communion

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Ryan celebrated his First Communion through the Church at Wright-Patterson AFB. He did a great job preparing for his First Communion! We were so lucky to have Grandma and Grandpa Orwat be part of this day!

May 2011 - Grandma and Grandpa Orwat's Visit

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Grandma and Grandpa Orwat came out in May to visit and to share in Ryan's First Communion! They love their time with Ryan!

April 24, 2011 - Easter

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Ryan and Stella had Easter baskets waiting for them! The Easter Bunny led Ryan on a hunt for the eggs with clues! Ryan had so much fun on Easter!

April 21, 2011 - Ryan Coloring Easter Eggs

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Ryan and Mom enjoy coloring Easter Eggs every year! Ryan has so much fun designing the colors and Mom has a blast watching Ryan design his own eggs! Thanks for the memories, Ryan!

March 30, 2011 - Ryan's Art Show

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Ryan had an Art Show at Main Elementary. He was in 2nd Grade. We are so proud of his art skills! He definitely didn't get his artistic talent from his Mom or Dad!

March 11, 2011 - Blue Jackets Game

2011-12-27T21:18:00.000-05:00

Ryan and Jeremy went to a Blue Jackets game! Ryan finally tried some buffalo wings and liked them!! The boys left Mom at home so she can work on her Master's classes at Wright State.

February 26, 2011 - End of Year Hockey Tournament

2011-12-27T21:10:00.000-05:00

Ryan had a blast playing at Miami University for the End of the Year Tournament! What a great way to end the year!

February 20, 2011 - Hockey Game at South Metro

2011-12-27T21:06:00.000-05:00

Ryan improved tremendously over the first few months of playing hockey! He loves it and we are so proud of him!!

February 1, 2011 - Ice Storm

2011-12-27T20:58:00.000-05:00

We had an ice storm hit our area the last few days of January/beginning of February. We were out of work and school for a couple of days! Some families were getting stir-crazy - we enjoyed being stuck at home! Jeremy slid down our driveway getting the mail and Ryan had a blast slidding his go-cart down the driveway!

January 22, 2010 - Ryan and Stella

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Ryan has loved having Stella as a pet! They both share their favorite space in the winter time - in front of the fireplace!

January 19th - Jumprope for Heart

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Ryan dedicated his Jumprope for Heart to his Grandpa Orwat! He made sure his picture was done perfectly!

December 26, 2010 - Skating at Dayton Gems Game

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Ryan had the opportunity to skate at the intermission of the Dayton Gems Game. Ryan loves being on the ice!

December 26, 2010

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I love this picture of Ryan! This was taken at a Dayton Gems game!

December 25, 2010 - Ryan loves Under Armour

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One day he will be sponsored by Under Armour!

December 25, 2010 - Ryan's Christmas Cont.

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December 25, 2010 - Ryan's Christmas Cont.

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December 25, 2010 - Ryan's Christmas

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December 25, 2010 - Christmas Morning

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Christmas morning at the Schroeders! We are very lucky!!

December 24, 2010 - Breakfast at the Waffle House

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Ryan's favorite place to eat breakfast since we have been in Ohio is the Waffle House! We stopped at one on the way home from Columbus on Christmas Eve! Good times!

December 23, 2010 - Columbus Blue Jackets Game

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We had a blast watching the Columbus Blue Jackets play hockey! Our seats were so close! We had a great time! Hockey is definitely part of our lives!

December 23, 2010 - Stella at the Rock Quarry

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Stella loves going to the Rock Quarry by our house! She can run and run! It was so much fun walking in the snow and seeing Stella enjoy being outside!

December 23, 2010 v- Hockey Jamboree

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There was a Hockey Jamboree at the Kettering Rec. Center on December 23rd. The hockey players played a couple of games then they invited families onto the ice. This was Mom's first time on skates since she was a little girl. Mom was terrified of falling and hurting herself!

December 6, 2010 - St. Nicholas' Day

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Ryan always puts his shoes by the front door for St. Nicholas' Day on December 6th. This year he was given some cards.

December 4, 2010 - First Snowfall of the Season

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This was our first snowfall of the 2010 season! This was our first time with Stella in the snow! She was playful as every! Ryan loved using the sled to go down the hill on the side of our house!

November 2010 - Ryan's 1st Hockey Season

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Ryan decided to try out hockey in 2010. He always loved basketball but since both sports are played at the same time, Ryan decided to give hockey a try. He has not looked back since! He loves being on the ice and loves the thrill of hockey. He started off a little behind the kids who have been skating for four or five years, but quickly picked up skating and the game of hockey! His coach was TJ, who was a very good coach for Ryan's first year. We can't wait to watch many more years of hockey!

NOVEMBER 2010 - Trans Siberian Orchestra

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Jeremy and I took Ryan to his first concert! We saw Trans Siberian Orchestra at the Nutter Center on a school night! It was such a fun time for the three of us! This was our second time seeing the Trans Siberian Orchestra...we love it each and every time! This will be something we continue to do as often as we could!

NOVEMBER 2010 - Ryan's School Projects

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November was an exciting month for Ryan in 2nd Grade! The first picture shows his winning coloring contest picture! His picture was picked by the Beavercreek Fire Department. He had a special pizza lunch with the firemen and other winners!
The second picture is a school project he did. His assignment was to make an addition board game. Ryan picked a sports theme. He designed the whole board - Mom helped draw the lines. He had a pile of addition flash cards if you landed on baseball, football or basketball. If you landed on soccer, you lose a turn (Ryan doesn't like soccer)!
The last picture was a Thanksgiving project Ryan worked extremely hard on. He said he was one of the last ones to finish. The whole turkey is made of beans! We are so proud of all his school accomplishments!

OCTOBER 2010 - Halloween

2010-12-26T14:41:00.000-05:00

Ryan and Stella on Halloween! Ryan picked out his costume - he always tries to be something scary for Halloween. Yes, he can see out of his costume! Ryan picked the design on the pumpkin, but had to leave the room while Mom was cleaning it out because it grosses him out! Grandma Orwat decorated our front porch! We love the ghost!