Introduction

We are Morgan (the mommy), Joe (the daddy), Alayna (the oldest), Aiden (the only boy), Brooklyn (the terrorist), and Bella (the terrorist in training). Together we make up the Ryder family. Here's a little bit about each of us:

Morgan, the mommy. She is a work from home mom placing foreign exchange students with host families through the company International Student Exchange (ISE). When she's not doing that she's taking care of the kids.

Joe, the daddy. He works full time (45-50 hours a week) and drives an hour each way to and from work. He is also the volunteer web designer for the Vancouver Warriors Pop Warner football team. In his spare time, what little there is of it, he does web design. He works very hard to provide for his family.

Alayna was born June 26, 2000. She is a very wonderful little girl. She has a disorder called Peter's Plus Syndrome, but it doesn't slow her down one bit. She loves reading and drawing, especially fashion design. She is loving, and very energetic. She always has a smile on her face.

Aiden was born January 29, 2003. He plays football for the Vancouver Warriors Pop Warner football team. He loves math and thinks reading is boring. His favorite activities are playing Lego Batman on the Wii and anything active outside.

Brooklyn was born December 10, 2006. We call her our little terrorist. Nothing gets in her way, and if it does it doesn't take her long to completely destroy it. She never slows down and learns very quickly from her older sister and brother.

Bella was born April 17, 2008. Bella used to be a sweet mild-mannered little girl. But the closer she got to turning 2 the more her little attitude jumped out. Bella is the baby of the family, but don't let that fool you, she can keep up with all the big kids no problems.

We love our big family and look forward to sharing our adventures with you.