God rest ye merry gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay, 
Remember, Christ, our savior was born on Christmas Day. O tidings of comfort and joy!
-The Ridderings
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Merry Gentlemen
Posted in The Ridderings... on December 17, 2011 by benridderingQuote for the day:
Posted in Thought of the day on June 7, 2011 by benriddering“Whenever I’m about to do something, I think, ‘would an idiot do that?’ And if they would, I do not do that thing.” — Dwight Schrute
Reclaimed brick driveway
Posted in Brick Work with tags brick driveway, old brick, reclaimed brick driveway on January 15, 2011 by benriddering
Yet another brick project that I have been putting off for too long.
We poured 3.5″ of concrete as a base for our brick driveway. Up until now, we have always put the bricks directly onto firmly packed sand, but as a parking spot this will bear more weight. 
Here I am sweeping the dry cement mixture into the spaces between the bricks (above). My wife, Shannon came up with this pinwheel mosaic (below).
And we lived happily ever after.
Riddering Halloween 2010
Posted in Family Photos... on November 22, 2010 by benriddering
Little Red Riding Hood, the Three Little Pigs, and the Big Bad Wolf.
Thought of the day:
Posted in Thought of the day on October 2, 2010 by benriddering“Graveyards are full of indispensable men”
This is a great quote by Charles de Gaulle. It reminds me to step back and look at the bigger picture. It reminds me to focus on the things in life that are really important: my God, my family, and my relationships.
My favorite smile
Posted in Family Photos... on May 2, 2010 by benriddering
My wife, Shannon. Photo by Ken Kienow www.kenkienow.com
Quote of the day: “Be where you are”
Posted in Thought of the day on March 25, 2010 by benridderingI had coffee with my friend, Scott, this morning. He reminded me to “be where you are”. I tend to get so caught up meeting my goals for the day, that I forget to enjoy it.
Soli Deo Gloria!
Posted in Soli Deo Gloria, Thought of the day with tags Soli Deo Gloria on February 23, 2010 by benridderingJ. S. Bach appended the initials “SDG” to each of the manuscripts of his cantatas. “SDG” stands for Soli Deo Gloria which, in Latin, means “glory to God alone”. I agree with Bach that all good things come from God. He is the ultimate creator, and when little bits of His creativity flow through us, what can we say but, “Soli Deo Gloria!”
Rainy days aren’t all bad…
Posted in Family Photos... on February 8, 2010 by benriddering
Jake, Jonas, and even little Finn, making the best of all these rainy days.
(Thanks to Grandma Elin for the great photos)
The Proud Mamma
Posted in Family Photos... on January 10, 2010 by benriddering
My lovely wife and our newborn baby, Finn.
These were shots taken for our Christmas card (2009)
