Friday Night Lights!!

My son, Ryan, reminded me yesterday of something.  I'm a cat with nine two lives.  And living them at the same time.  This might sound strange, but it is really true.  Sometimes they intermingle and sometimes they separate temporarily.  But, one thing is for sure.  I have a deep love for both.  Family and Fishing.  And so, this is a post for Ryan... as he says, "Mom, all you do is talk about fishing on your blog"!!  So, with humble heart, I dedicate this post to Ryan.  Yes, it's not always about fishing over here!!  We even have embarrassing 90's hairdo's!  Lol.  

Once upon a time, there was a baby named Ryan...born just 10 lbs, 3 oz. and 23 in long.

17 years later...he is now 260 lbs, 6 ft 6 in long.

Don't think that is big...baby records slated him for 6'9...don't think we are going there... = )

But, my refrigerator might tell you something different!

Ryan was named after "Nolan Ryan", Owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team and of course, the master of strikeout records and no-hitters of teams like the Calif. Angels which I sat and watched in amazement each time he would pitch a game...  He has an 8x10 glossy from Nolan Ryan, himself...with the inscription, "Happy Birthday, Ryan"...which he received when he was a few months old.

Ryan is also a winner... Amongst family, friends, and teammates. 

He stands tall.  He stands for what he believes in at all times.

For which I am very proud...

He once had the nickname of "Gentle Giant"...this was when he started football many years ago.

Some of it is still lingers when he looks after teammates...but, forget it when it comes to opponents!

They might look at him more as "Blankenstein"!!

It's good to have long arms like a monkey...

And it's good to have long legs like a giraffe...that can still jump a bit!

First Team All Region as a Junior.  Lineman of the Year at Hillcrest as a Junior.

Great honors...but, the best thing of all...

Ryan has been blessed with many talents and good traits. 

The most important being a sincere and loving person. 

 (Along with being a practical joker...)

So, here's your post, buddy.  It's not "fishy" in the least!  Lol.

I am one lucky lady to have four wonderful children who make my world brighter...

Recruiting has started...interviews and highlights...

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Thanks for reading and sharing a little bit of RD family time!