A couple of months ago, when we were on a road trip to Florida, Ryder turned around and walked backwards back to our car through the gas station parking lot with the biggest smile on his face because, you know, walking backwards is a blast! I looked at this playful little kid and said, “Ryder,…
Chase Update: 7 Years Old

Seven years old. SEVEN! I cannot fully wrap my mind around the fact that our first child — my first baby — is seven years old. It’s been a year full of missing teeth (eight!), learning and growing, questioning and maturing and LOTS of fishing, creature catching and outdoor fun with our animal and nature-loving…