King's Island

On Saturday, we decided to go to King's Island! We were all wondering how it would be since it was our first time - of course, we have heard of the monster rollercoasters they have there. We were pleasantly surprised on the variety of rides they have there! Ryan started on some of the smaller rollercoasters that were in the kid area! He went on two kid ones (that you need to be 48" tall to ride). He was scared at first and then loved it! He went on the Fairly Odd Parents 4 times and the hanging ride 2 times! Then we went on the Stunt Car Ride. It was listed as a 5 (5 being the highest level of rollercoaster), but we couldn't figure out why that is a 5!
We had a great time and are looking forward to being able to go again!


FOOTBALL UPDATE!!!
Last week, The Batam Black Smack Pack played Game 1 in their season against Centerville
Won 27-0
Ryan ran the ball for the first time, which included a First Down and an Extra Point

Week 2 - Against Wilmington
Won 12-0
Ryan ran a few plays but no luck this week on extra yards.

He has definitely learned a lot in the last month and has improved tremendously! We are always excited to see him play and practice!

He has Labor Day weekend off. His next game is Sept.13th.

First Day of School

Ryan is officially a First Grader!! (According to Ryan he wasn't a First Grader until his first day of school.) We received an email from his teacher, Mrs. Kidd, last week. She introduced herself and it was a perfect teacher for Ryan from the start - she's an Ohio State Grad and loves animals! Ryan has two classroom pets - a rabbit and a water turtle! On Monday, we met his teacher and saw his classroom! He was very excited to see some friends from his Kindergarten class!

Today he had a great day!! He enjoyed eating lunch and went to Art Class for the first time!! Ryan is looking forward to Gym class tomorrow!

Are you ready for some football?

Ryan had his first game today! It was a practice game against Northmont (near Englewood). His team won 12 to 0! Ryan played every offensive play! He had a great time and it was so much fun watching him! They announced each player as they ran onto the field! It was so cool!

Next week he starts his regular season games. He plays on Sunday, the 23rd against Centerville! He is so excited!

On a different note, Ryan starts school on August 25th! That day, however, he is not as excited! Diane is always excited for the start of school, but I guess teachers should be!

Look for more pictures soon!

YEAH!!!

Ryan participated in the Library Reading Program. He had to read 18 hours throughout the summer. He read to us every day and we read to him! It has been great spending time with Ryan reading and learning about different topics! His favorite books right now are animal books with real pictures. We have read about many different animals from sharks to deer to insects to snakes. You name it, we have read it!

Congratulations Ryan!!!

Ryan's pictures

Ryan took Grandma and Grandpa's camera and walked around the Great Wolf Lodge taking pictures! He did a great job!

Some More Grandparent Fun...

These are pictures that were on Grandma and Grandpa's camera! Ryan was busy but had so much fun!!

Grandpa Orwat took Ryan to Rollandia's Magic Castle! They played games inside and also went miniature golfing - one of Ryan's favorite activities!

Grandpa and Jeremy took Ryan fishing at our pond...another highlight for Ryan!!

The last pictures are from Great Wolf Lodge! Yet, another of Ryan's favorite places! He had a great time going and doing all his favorite things with his grandparents!!