11 years ago, our hearts were opened as we welcomed Baby Burley to our world. He really was "Baby Burley" for awhile, because we thought we had a few more days to decide a name! But when a routine checkup turned into, "I'm getting you a wheelchair to give you a ride over to the hospital cause you're having a baby TODAY!", names weren't really at the top of our priority list. Being young and naive, we didn't know the risks that the next 26 hours would bring (thank goodness), but we were so thankful that those traumatic moments ended in the joyful addition of

Nathaniel Ryan Burley!

Ryan is a special kid, one who cares about some things that most kids wouldn't even think about.

On November 18th, he told his dad and mom to be sure that the whole family was home by 4:05 p.m. the following day. Daddy didn't understand his request until Ryan reminded that 4:05 was his official time of birth, and that we should all be together. :)

So, this pic was taken at 4:05 p.m. on November 19, 2010.

Faithful (and maybe slightly jealous) observers at the party...

As Ryan opens this gift, his brother says, "You are what you eat!" Thanks, Ev...

This looks like some fun!

1st grandchild...

The big milestone...passing up momma...he's getting very close!

Happy 11th birthday, Ryan! We can't believe you are two years from being a teenager...love you so much, and hope your day was a special one!