Ryan

Grandma

I lost my Grandma this past week. She had Alzheimer’s and it’s not completely shocking, but also thought I’d have more time with her. I went to see her over my lunch, then went back to be with my family later in the day. About 30 minutes after I left my mom called to tell me she had passed away.

Before I moved to Michigan, my office was right by her house and I’d go over often to have lunch with her and my grandpa. It was fun to hear them talk, give advice and just get to be with her. I’ve been going through some old photos and videos and these are some l’m so glad I have.

→ 10:24 PM, Jul 13

My parents watched the boys so Rachel and I could go to Amana colonies for an early birthday day trip.

→ 8:06 AM, Jul 7

Went to see fireworks at a truck stop.

→ 10:32 PM, Jul 3

Happy 2nd Birthday, Levi.

→ 8:11 AM, Jun 5

The last time I waited in line was when the Nintendo GameCube came out. Excited for my son to get tomorrow.

→ 11:58 PM, Jun 4

Summer has begun around here.

→ 1:52 PM, Jun 4

Enjoy being back in Iowa. I needed to go to the store for some groceries, but didn’t want to drive so I called my Dad and he was at my house in five minutes.

→ 7:46 PM, Jun 3

Clifford’s been loving the brew house. Since it’s an open concept, he isn’t stuck in the kitchen like the last place.

→ 9:48 PM, May 31

Took Owen and Winnie to see the new Lilo and Stitch movie the other day.

→ 8:58 PM, May 29

My Dad flew to Detroit this morning to drive with me and the animals for our move to Iowa.

At this point in the drive, Clifford was thinking “are we there yet ?”

→ 8:53 PM, May 24

The movers are loading everything up today. This statue is headed back to Iowa to stand watch on the new house.

→ 8:52 AM, May 23

Coffee equipment got packed for the move, so I slept through my alarm, but still woke up early to get to a coffee shop this morning.

→ 6:26 AM, May 22

Moving starts today.

→ 10:42 AM, May 21

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→ 6:41 AM, May 21

We’re getting ready to pack clothes in our suitcase before the movers arrive tomorrow. Our cats look is like you’ve got to be kidding me, why are the suitcases out?

→ 2:24 PM, May 20

His & Hers

→ 6:35 AM, May 20

I thought I was just taking Levi out to the front to ride on his car, but slowly he led me about a mile to our local park (all on his own). He went down the slide, climbed the big ladder on his own, and played hide and seek.

→ 5:08 PM, May 18

Levi just woke up from a nap and is ready to play.

→ 2:28 PM, May 18

My last Sunday being a Michigander, I’m going to miss having woods for a backyard.

→ 12:32 PM, May 18

38 today !

→ 8:39 PM, May 15

The Coffee Compass - Barista Hustle

→ 8:24 PM, May 13

We enjoyed the hotel pool this weekend with my free Marriott nights that were about to expire before we had a chance to use for a real vacation. The boys had a lot of fun getting to swim and have water gun wars with some other kids that were staying there. My wife got a photo of me and the boys all smiling. I think we came back about 3x throughout the weekend since we didn’t actually end up sleeping there.

→ 6:46 AM, May 12

From the other day, he was supposed to be napping.

→ 8:15 AM, May 2

Celebrated Easter at my in-laws a day early. The boys had fun doing an Easter egg hunt.

→ 8:09 PM, Apr 19

Me as a Simpsons character.

→ 5:59 PM, Apr 18