About Ryan by Ryan
I grew up in Caledonia, a small town in west Michigan, with my parents and siblings. As a child, I was always exploring the outdoors and being curious about the world.
My parents fostered my curiosity by giving me both a telescope and microscope when I turned ten.
My mother was always encouraging my studies, while my dad would promote self-reliance. It was from him that I learned if I worked hard enough I could do whatever I put my mind to.
After completing my undergraduate degree near home, I moved to San Francisco to pursue a graduate degree in science.
Today I work at the lab in Children’s Hospital, working to keep kids healthy. Every day I assist doctors in the OR (operating room) to perform vital tests. I am fortunate to have a flexible schedule that allows me to take time off when I need to and my work has a generous paternity leave, which will be very helpful when it comes time to bring the new baby home.
When I’m not working, I like to keep fit and healthy by either going to the gym or hiking with friends.
I also enjoy cooking and getting creative with ways to make delicious meals more healthy. One of the things I can’t wait to do with our future child is to encourage their curiosity of the world.
More About Ryan, by Matt
Ryan is playful, creative, and dependable, three of the best qualities of a great father, not to mention husband. Ryan is a big kid at heart and connects with kids instantly.
Be it him spontaneously dancing around the house to Lady Gaga’s “Born this way” or seeing how excited he gets for Halloween, his playful attitude is infectious .
Ryan’s creative side is a wonder to watch whether he is painting a nature scene or constructing a fireplace mantle from scratch.
It will be a joy to watch Ryan teaching our future child and I can’t wait to experience becoming a father with him.