Ryder's Birthday Party and More....

 We celebrated Ryder's 5th birthday at the Orange BMX track. The kids, and adults, brought their bikes and helmets to ride the dirt track. The ladies cheered the boys on.

 Lacey is suiting up Dean for his big ride.

Shannon is putting on her "big kid's" helmet.

Grant looks like a real racer, only taller.

Amanda and Keith brought food for all; sandwiches, pizza, chips and drinks.

This is Ryder racing Wes. Ryder is fearless and fast.

Here's "gumball head" Uncle Carl, early on. He was having fun.

Dean's warming up and ready to hit the race course.

They stopped for some cake; topped with a trophy.

Time to open birthday presents.
Ryder received some cool new toys, new racing rags; jersey, pants, helmet, gloves.

This game, operation, may come in handy later.

New jersey, same colors as dad's.

Since Ryder loves to play the piano, we gave him a keyboard.
Now he can take piano lessons.

Shannon and her borrowed daughter, Hazel.

PaPa Carl with Dean.

Bubba ran the entire course, more than once. It was a great workout.

Carl should not have taken that last ride.

Ended up in the hospital with broken bones and a brushed lung. Notice his left shoulder...broken. Plus 6 ribs.

I picked him up from the hospital on Sunday.

The nurse kicked him out and made him walk to the door. She said "time to get tough". Poor Carl.

You just never know how a day is going to end.
Enjoy every moment with your family and friends.
Don't take unnecessary risks unless you're ready to deal with the consequences.
Be nice and loving and helpful to others.
Life can take a turn for the worse or the better in one moment.

Kathy