Dana held his second annual fantasy football
draft last Saturday night. Everyone seemed to
have fun, and we had to pause the draft to watch
the amazing Michael Phelps win his 8th gold. Dana
had better win some money this year with all the time
he puts into it! Although Nate is quite the sports fanatic,
and based on what I saw on his spreadsheet, he was
going to make some great pics...he is 8 by the way.

Adrian's first day of school
was last Thursday. He is going
to Maranatha Academy where
I went. I can't believe it, although
it has been 9 years since I graduated.
It is such a blessing that he has the
opportunity to attend a school
where he can receive a Christian
education.
He couldn't wait to start school.
He wears his backpack around
the house and plays school when
he is not actually at school.

He had no problem with me leaving.

His classroom.

His teacher Mrs. Starr

Adam waiting for Adrian to come home. I think the adjustment has been hard on him. Awww.

Grandma and Papa from Minnesota
came to suprise Daddy for his 30th
Birthday. I think the boys were especially
excited when they showed up at the front
door when they weren't expecting it!

The boys have enjoyed swimming.
A lot this summer.I am hoping I get
them in lessons soon so they continue
to love the water.



There is nothing like a messy
ice cream sandwich on a hot day!

Moving into a new house this
summer has been a huge blessing.
We needed the room and the Lord
answered in a big way! Not only
did we get a ton of extra room
but also a house we love. He is so
good! Here are some pics of the
boys in our new home. I will try
to get some good pics of the
house later for those who haven't
seen it yet. The entire upstairs is hardwood
so Adrian and Adam have had
a blast playing on their ride on toys
in the house - mostly in the kitchen
right under my feet.

They love bathtime!

He loves the camera

Adam's room

Adrian's room

This 4th of July was one to remember. In the morning we did patriotic projects. Then we went to the Fields for Freedom picnic that my dad helps put together every year. Later in the afternoon we went and bought some of our own fireworks to set off. Adrian kept calling the place "Crazy Joe's fireworks". That was not the actual name so I assume he saw it on a commercial. It was cute none the less. We ended the day at a church where they had food and big jumpies for the kids and then of course fireworks at night. Although it wasn't the most exciting 4th I have ever had, it was by far one of the best just watching the excitement of the boys all day and spending it together as a family.


Adrian's flag. Mom helped a little.

Fields for Freedom

A rare and hard to get picture of the four of us

Buying fireworks

Before it went in his mouth I am sure :)

We have had a fantastic
summer here in KC and
have made some wonderful
memories! Adrian's first time fishing with Daddy

Adam's first steps

Our short but enjoyable trip to North Carolina without the kids...thanks Grandma Jeanine!

Hey Everyone,
My brother-in-law Jason and his wife Laurie inspired me to start a blog to keep family and friends updated on what is going on in our lives. At the moment, Jason and Laurie are known in the blogging world as the Oregon Rythers, but soon they will be moving to KC (yea!!) and we will have 2 sets of KC Rythers. Laurie, because I basically stole the idea from you, when you arrive you will have first dibs on "KC Rythers". I will just borrow it for now. :)
I will be posting recent pictures of the boys soon, so keep checking back!