Happy Fall..from our house to yours!

[JetService]

These are my ankle-biters: Devin (9), Mollie (7), Brayden (2)

Here's a happy Devin holding a crabby Brayden:

This is a happy Mollie:

This is a crabby Devin:

and a crabby Mollie:

and finally a not-so-crabby Brayden:

That's all I've got so far!!!

Darren

 

[MelissaM]

Uh oh! Rain and Karlynn - looks like you've been found out!!

Let the games begin. . ..

 

[Karlynn]

Busted

Busted

Ryan,
Don't be too hard on your Mom. I confess that the idea originated with me. But then it's your own fault for having such a wonderful and funny Mom, because it got me wondering if she had a wonderful and funny (okay, and tall) son for my daughter.

I also must confess that I sent Shelby an email informing her that, good news, I had her life almost completely planned. (I figured I'd tattle on myself and hope the repercussions wouldn't be as severe) And I also sent along one of the pictures your Mom posted. (I didn't see any copyright sign by them!)

Well, I returned home from rehearsal last night and found a note that said "Call Shelby!" It was late, and also an hour later where she goes to school, so I asked my husband if I should still call. He said "Oh yes, she definately wants to talk to you."

She didn't yell, she didn't cry, she laughed. For some reason she didn't think I was serious. Then she made fun of me for the way I say "Colorado" after I tried to divert her from the topic by mentioning the reunion next year. She informed me that, although "the guy looks pretty hot" (I swear and cross my mechanical heart, that's a direct quote!), I needed to cease any activities that involve her love life....for now (Okay, I added that.)

As far as the pictures I post of her. She hasn't decided on my punishment for that.

Ryan, do you like to play cards? Because that's what she was doing when I called her late.

I'll stop before I get myself in any more trouble.
Karlynn

 

[LUVMyBirman]

Hi Ryan,

Was happy to see your post. As I am sure you are aware....your mother is a wonderful woman and we think the world of her!

Before I insert foot, will stop there.

Hope you come back to visit us again soon.

Take care.

PS. Darren, beautiful kids! Just precious!

 

[Rain]

Gossip about my Ryan?

Gossip about my Ryan?

RYAN!

These good people are going to think I wrote that post!! Ross.... Tell them!! The IP is probably csu.edu and it?s from Fort Collins!!! I didn?t write it, I swear!!

Ryan, sweetie.... I NEVER gossip about you. NEVER! I do find myself bragging on you occasionally...You?ll never know how truly proud I am of you. I introduced you to these great people when your heart condition first became an issue 3 years ago. I was scared, Ryan... and I had just had the surgery myself! You know how difficult it was/is to talk to people around me about my fears and concerns.... these people understand. I would love for you to become a part of this group and participate when time allows. There is a wealth of information here, Ryan. You have a lot you could share as well. ...this might be a good time to let you know I?ve shared that senior report you did on Marfan?s with a few people.

You are so gorgeous in a suit and tie... but I don?t have a current picture of you in one. The only one I could find is from your senior prom! The only time you seem to wear a suit since you started college is to functions you attend up there. I think you should wear a suit to Thanks Giving dinner this year. Whaddya think? lol Hey, Ry.... you have to admit... Shelby is absolutely beautiful!! ...and tall! I won?t comment on how tall your previous girlfriends have been.

Hey Ryan... You could be up to replace Cort, as vr.com?s most eligible bachelor!! We?ve almost got his wedding with Jean?s Sara all planned out. You?d love his cars too!! Did you list your email address when you signed up? If not, can I at least give it to Karlyn and Cort?? You guys may enjoy commiserating about the vr.com matchmakers!!

I love you, Ryan. Good luck with the tests! I love your av too .....is it a CSU Ram??

Karlyn,

This is an unbelievable coincidence! I know Ryan only checks up on what I?m saying about him in the forum ?once in a blue moon?.... boy, he picked a great day to do it! lol I got a call from him last night..... He said, ?Mom, what?s going on with your heart buddies? I immediately thought ?OUGHT OH!? I knew it wasn?t good! lol After a little reprimanding that I shouldn?t be talking about him we said good night... Silly me! I thought all was well! He didn?t say a word about posting to the forum.

Thanks for sticking up for me, Karlyn!!

 

[weekycat]

Just in case...

Just in case...

Shelby changes her mind... and would like to look at another contender... Here's my 20 year-old 6'1" son, Joel.

I don't think he's currently dating anyone... at least no one he's told his mother about...

I wish I had a better picture of him. You can't see his face very well or his bluer than blue eyes on this one.

The others in the pic are my niece, Shanna and my daddy.

 

[tommy]

Hey Ryan,

Fluid Dynamics lab? I'm impressed, that's some heavy stuff. Good luck with your exams this week.

According to the roster, you are member number 700 in this forum. That makes you an official VR.com celebrity!

6-8, huh? My sons are only 6-4.

 

[JimL]

Welcome, Ryan, and I agree that your mother rarely gossips about you, but does do a bit of bragging now and then. I hope your tests go well. Don't let that be your "lone comment." Come and post often.

 

[fyrfytr]

WELCOME

WELCOME

Hey Ryan,
I too want to Welcome you to this Great Site. JimL is right your mom never gossips about you. She is Very Proud of you and the rest of the family. Hope you do well on your tests. Stick around and join in with the rest of these wonderful people.
Take Care

Dave
_________________________
Surgery: 4/21/03
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
AVR, with a St. Jude Mechanical

 

[MelissaM]

Hi Ryan,

Welcome to the site! It is a great place to post, learn, and . . .meet women!

Hope you stick around and keep the rest of us (read: Ross) in line.

Melissa

 

[Karlynn]

What Incredible Luck!

What Incredible Luck!

I was just reading in the VR By Laws that member #700 wins a date with another VR member's 6' daughter. This is just incredible luck!

Ryan, I know you already know how lucky you are to have such a great Mom. I just had a feeling that such a great mom would also have great kids. I suspect I'm right.

The only thing left is for me to get down on my knees and pray that Shelby doesn't get as curious as you and start her own search.

Good luck with your tests. I'm sure you'll do great.

Karlynn

 

[Granbonny]

Hi Ryan

Hi Ryan

I'm so glad you posted. I am the Granmother on this forum. You can call me Granny, Granbon, Grandma.. Just don't call me old.. I am age 63 and 18 months post-op and my age 11 year old Grandson has a hard time keeping up with me. If your Mother starts to embarrass you..let me know and I will hit her with my cane. We are a very caring, intelligent group...who knows a lot about heart valves..but for gosh sake, PLEASE never read the thread..VR. Com Women's Basketball Thread under Small Talk I think the posters on it were let out of the "HOME" for the weekend Study hard. grow up to be a doctor..so you can take care of your Mom in her Sunset Years. If you want to get back at your mother, Myrtle, tell her you have decided to become a Priest. Granbonny

 

[Guest]

Ryan,

The mothers are matchmaking now!! That's because you are 2 time zones apart. If you lived 2 miles apart they'd be building a rock wall and digging a moat and putting some of those Colorado Gators in it.

Rain,

Maybe it ain't the dog sleeping in the flower bed, it is your daughter using him for a pillow.

 

[Ross]

Ryan what can I say? I corrupted your mom even more so then she already was. Maybe I can get you to stick around and be properly corrupted too!

 

[John & Joann]

What a great thread. We are not into digital photography, but this was truly a thrill to see all of the nice pictures.

Ryan, after 31 years in education, I am not even certain that I know what the fluid dynamics laboratory does. It it like my old Dodge "Fluid Drive Transmission".

Joann is still clicking away and doing MUCH better. We have not been on the site for a few weeks, but really enjoyed this trip!

God Bless from "THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES"!

 

[Jan]

Welcome

Welcome

Hi Ryan

Welcome to the wonderful world of VR .com

I count myself very lucky to have your mom as my friend ( we chat on a sunday )

Your mom is so proud of you,

good luck for the future

please visit us as often as you can

Keep smiling

Jan

 

[hensylee]

Hello Ryan - so nice to meet you after 'all these years' of hearing about you. Now we know she didn't make you up.

What was all that stuff you were talking about? Fluid dynamics? Something to do with the heart, right?

Welcome to 'this old house'. This is where all the good stuff is. Even my son stops by occasionally to check on me.

 

[fdegranville]

Welcome Ryan

Welcome Ryan

Hi Ryan,
Welcome to this great forum. We are glad you came to introduce yourself and hope you stick around for a while. I know you have a lot of work at school, but as you can see it can be very entertaining as well as a great source of information and support.
Best of luck in school. I also have a 19 year old in college and his most recent project is building a micro-processor. I'm proud of myself just being able to navigate the internet and he's building computers! Things sure have changed since I was in college!

Again welcome,
fdeg

 

[Lorraine]

Ryan,

GOSSIP? You think your mother Gossips about you! No way! It's BRAGGING ALL THE WAY! She loves you and your brother and sister dearly!

Welcome to our fun little vr.com group. It's a pleasure to have you join us. Now don't be shy. Join in once in a while!

Good luck with your tests and don't forget to post whats going on.

Just so you know, I'm Low - Rain. If you go and look at Chicago reunion pictures you'll see a picture of your mom and I. She's Hi-Rain cause of sourse she's TALL and I'm Low-Rain cause I'm short!

Hey everyone the pictures that everybody posted are beautiful. Such beautiful families.

 

[Christina]

Hello Ryan,

Welcome to VR.com. Your Mom Rain is one great lady who'm I may call my friend. Ryan, she's just very proud of her kids. Her eyes sparkle when she talks about you, your brother and sister. She is a real mother, and you are so lucky to have her as your mother.
Fluid Dynamics? I had never heard of that, but it's been in while since I was in school you know.
I want to wish you the very best in what you do. Please come back and visit us often. We are a thankful bunch of people, who are enjoying life to the fullest after difficult times. But as you can see, there is life after open heart surgery, and we are living proof.


Smile often