Thursday, August 4, 2016

Ryder Turns 12!!

My baby boy is officially a young man.  
What? How? Why?

We gifted him a trip to Utah to celebrate this momentous occasion.
Also, to begin "The Great Indoctrination."
Because, BYU.

We picked him up early from school for what he thought was a dentist appointment. 
He didn't understand what was happening until we told him he had to get out of the car at the airport with his father and forced a suitcase into his hands. 
We are so cool.

Salt Lake City highlights:
Provo highlights (the trip was perfectly planned to coincide with Alex's graduation.  Two blinks and it will be my cute boy wearing the cap and gown. Insert sad face emoji.):
 When college friends collide:
 And more BYU buddies!!
 + a night with Amanda at The Pie
 She brought cookies.
 Operation Bleed Blue deemed a royal success.

When they finally returned home to us, we celebrated with cake and kisses.
This obnoxious, obstinate boy is so thrilling to mother.  He's smart and funny and handsome and loyal and fiercely loves God.  And me.  He also fiercely loves me.  The feeling is entirely mutual.
Happy birthday Ryder!!

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