his first 30 years

beware: this post is picture heavy. 

my main squeeze turns 30 today. 

he has arrived. 

i've compiled a secret surprise and needed a picture of each of his thirty years {no worries - he's already seen me giggling as i shuffle through the photo boxes}. so enjoy. and don't laugh too hard. he's already feeling iffy about being "old." personally, i think he's pretty cute for such an ancient thing.

vday 1981 with a brand new mom

 1982 with grandma stark

 1983 {doesn't he remind you of leah??}

 1984 - flying kites with dad

 1985 - that's where leah gets her affinity for shades

 1986 - lovin' the soccer shorts pulled up to his neck

 1987 - impressing the ladies in his leisure pants

 1988 - soccer again {he told me later that he used to hate soccer}

 1989 - with jessica

 1990

 1991 - basketball - his true love

 1992 - rolled shorts, braided belt, oversized bugle boy shirt, backpack on one shoulder, enormous glasses with chums. these are the obvious reasons i was initially attracted to him.

 1993 - there are those glasses again.

 1994 - mother's day

 1995 - he still has this sweatshirt. it is still just as ugly as it was 16 years ago.

 1996 or 1997? he curled his hair and wore tights.

 1998 - and then he wore a cheerleading outfit. um????

 1999 - t ville.

 2000 - getting set apart for his mission

 2001 - living in hong kong

 2002 - grandma and grandpa pierce

2002 - the infamous bday party where i invited multiple male interests. the least of which was ryan.

2003 - ryan and library girl

2003 - the last time ryan dressed up for halloween. 

2004 - a shiny new larry

 2007 - brand new dad. {um, leah was 5 lb. 14 oz. and 17 inches long. tiiiiiiiny!}

 

 2008 - bird's nest in beijing

 2009 - emerald pools in zion canyon

 2009 - biking buddy scott

 2009 - rancho san antonio with harmans

 2010 - daddy daughter date with leah

 isn't he the cutest?
and now it's your turn to leave a comment and share the love. 

happy #30 ryan.
love you.