Since the summer, me and my dad have been on such weird terms. We’ve gotten into stupid arguments over nothing and I know that’s not a good place to be. My dad totally agrees, so in the last few months it’s been like we called a truce. My dad’s been getting spiritual and reading a lot of inspirational books and that’s even been rubbing off on me. Things with us are pretty chill now and remind me of the days before the divorce when we got along better. Seeing my dad so focused and trying to keep calm is definitely inspiring (we can both have pretty bad tempers). So with all this work he’s been doing on himself and that we’ve been doing to keep our relationship going good, it really hit me when my dad told me he and Christi broke up.
Last year, I didn’t react that well to dad’s new girlfriend, Christi saying she loved me. I kinda freaked. The good thing about this show is people can see what my real life is like. But a bad thing is what I do and say is like, out there forever. And you know I’ve chilled on Christi since last summer, mainly because I got to know her and plus my dad was really happy with her.
No matter what kinds of struggles my dad and me have gone through, I only want him to be happy and she made him happy. So hearing that they were a done deal bummed me out. Taking Dad somewhere where he could just forget about his problems seemed like a good idea. I knew he’d been wanting this tattoo for a while. One of his favorite tattoo guys is at Hart & Huntington in the Palms Hotel, so it was easy to hit up Vegas for a quick trip. That tattoo he got was so symbolic and it meant a lot to me to be there while he was getting it done. Jime, the tattoo artist, let me do part of the “Y” on my dad’s arm and that was pretty cool. My dad’s sitting there just texting away on his iPhone while Jime makes sure it’s okay for me to do the line. He didn’t seem to care that my hands were shaking. What would have happened if I messed up? I pulled off those gloves and my hands were just sweating. Even with that drama, it was so hard just sitting there for like, five hours while my dad got his tattoo. I wanted another one so bad. I have this idea to get praying hands like my dad, but I’m thinking of getting them over my heart. The timing’s not right for me to get one right now. Maybe soon though…
Part of the original Vegas plan was to golf because the city has the sickest courses, but the rain kept us off the green. So, we ended up doing something even better. We went indoor skydiving which my dad had never done before. It was intense. Before you fly, you take this class and learn these hand signals from the flight instructor. Then you get in this circular room with this giant fan that’s in the floor and you lay on top of this netting over the fan. Once that fan was going (which was LOUD by the way), it starts pushing you up in the air and you’re basically flying. Then we could jump into the air stream and do flips and other cool stuff. The guy helped us ride it by telling us with those hand signals when to bend our legs and straighten them. We each got to go two times and it was the most fun I’ve had in a while. And my dad had fun too. He already wants to go again but next time we’ll bring Shane and Kane.
March 11th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
I just wanted you to know your show is so refreshing. As an avid Mtv viewer its so nice to see someone from your generation who is so genuine and so commited to the happiness of his family. How you are with your Dad and brothers is so wonderful. You should know the insightfulness you possess is so rare for someone your age. Shows like Next and Sweet Sixteen devastate me. Though I am only 27 I feel a total disconnect to those kids. But you and your friends are such bright examples of what I remember growing up. So thank you for being you and please always stay how you are now.
March 11th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
even though you are just a baby, you are still the cutest one on tv…..
March 11th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
I feel that you and Taylor have this huge understanding and connection and I also feel that she would be supportive in your career and well as to watch over your family. I know that her and Casey did not work out but dont you think that you two would be a better match. She obviously understands your life as well as you do hers. If you and Casey are true friends then he would wont the both of you to be happy whether or not it was with each other!
March 11th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Ryan,hey this weeks episode was great that is so sweet u wanted to make ur Dad feel better ur such a swetheart that way,how u care so much about ur friends and fam,u are unselfish even though all these jerks say all this %~%? about u,that is tottaly sweet u want a praying hands tatto and just so u know i’ll pray for ya,I a, sorry about the house but i am sure u well get one and also just want to remind u how sweet it is that u take such good care of your bros espacialy Kane,I know u know this but he tottaly looks up to u and u take such good care of him and i know that wont change when u move keep up the good work Buddy
March 12th, 2008 at 12:12 am
Ryan your a good big brother an i love to see you wih kane and our friends it shows your true heart and soul and shows you are a good person! Don’t sweat the house you’ll get the one that was meant for you! And i agree with steve, why do you need roommates? It will mess up frendships you see what happeed when casey was you assistant!
Plus you need your own space, that’s one of the reaso you’re moving out but it is your choice! Just make an adult one andkeep being you, because your sick! And i would really like to see more skating!
March 12th, 2008 at 9:30 am
Hey Ryan…Great episode… MTV really puts the show together well… I loved the dinner scene with your dad… As we get older we learn to appreciate our paretns more and we become more like friends… I’m glad to see you and your dad there for each other like that…
March 12th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
I watch ur show all the time and i think what ur doing with ur dad is good and like u said now that ya’ll are spending time together it will help ya’ll’s relationship alot just remember time will heal everything.
March 12th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
HEY RYAN…..YOUR SHOW IS VERY INTERESTIN…..BUT NOT GONA LIE DONT UNDERSTAND REALLY WHY DID U LEAVE YOUR GIRL…IVE WATCHED YOU SINCE YOUR FIRST SEASON AND YOU REALLY WANTED A GIRLFRIEND AND NOW THAT U AHD THE CHANCE YOU LEFT HER…I UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR STILL YOUNG BUT DAMM THATS WAS HARSH …ME AS A GIRL I FET HER PAIN ..THATS WHY WE DONT TRUST U GUYS..BUT I JUST HOPE THAT YOU LEARN AND JUST TAKE YOUR TIME NEXT TIME CAUSE ITS NOT GOOD TO LEAD PEOPLE ON AND THEN LEAVE THEM WHEN YOUR DONE…..BUT BESIDES THAT LOVE U MY BOYFRIENDS JEALOUS BUT WATEVER..
March 13th, 2008 at 10:44 am
dude I wounder what was more crazy you and kayla’s break up or casey and taylor’s break
March 13th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
dude, u need 2 find a girl that is more mature than kayla and can handle the fact that u cant be stuck to her side like glue. a more mature relationship would suit ur lifestyle. try someone a few years older than u. they need to be able to understand ur sk8ter life and what comes along with it…alexa
March 13th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Hey Ryan,
I am glad you and your dad had a good time in Vegas. You could tell him was struggling with emotions and I think Vegas definately brought his spirits up. Not only did it do that but you guys got a little closer after the divorce. =) im glad your life is going better. And as soon as you get your house you will feel complete. As long as you dont forget about your family. Good LuCK!
Sarah
March 13th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Ryan, it’s good to see you and your dad are getting along alot better. Next time in Vegas you HAVE to go to the Wynn Golf Club. I’m a huge golfer and I was impressed when I recently played there. It costs about $500 but everything is included and well worth the experience. It’s a fun course and I somehow eagled one of the par 5’s. Anyways, be sure you check it out. Good luck!
March 15th, 2008 at 7:47 am
Ryan, I just wanted to say that I have been watching your series since day one and I think that you are such a great guy and so caring and loving. I think you are a great role model for not only your brothers but also Americas youth. The way you handle things with your mother and father is awesome. I know the break up and divorce was really hard on you and your brothers and the way you have handled it is great and so mature. You try so hard to make the situation better for everyone. Just know that things happen sometimes in our lives that we cannot change so you make the best of the situation and pray that God will take care of the rest. You have two great parents and your family will get through this. Good luck to you and all your future endeavors. You are truly an inspiration.
March 15th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
ok this has nothin to do with the hills but mtv sucks.. they never show any normal shows besdies.. antm, next best dance crue, real world, nad making the band; all those shows suck and in order for me to watch the normal shows i have to go on mtv.com.. mtv STOP AIRING THE SAME DAMN SHOWS ON THE SAME DAMN DAY OF THE SAME DAMN EPISODES,MTV SUCKS AND THEY NEED FRIGGEN VARIETY IN THEIR TV SCHEDULES.
March 17th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
i just wanted to let u no that i no wat ur goin thourgh dont worrie.and u relly relly hott i have ur pics all up on my wall and on my myspace ryan.and i wach all ur showes. and ima sure u got a girl but ima single.♥♥♥♥♥mary
March 18th, 2008 at 11:31 am
hey ryan,
im glad that your getting along with your dad so well. i actually had the same problem with my dad for two years, but its all good now. and i can deffiantely relate to the whole you wanna have a party but moms not comfortable with dad there type of thing, it just sucks. hopefully theyll just get over it and realize its important to us to have bothe parents at these types of things.
March 18th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Hey ryan,
Finally see that you are 18. It seems to me that it is important to you that you spend a lot of time with your family, as well as trying to be the mediator between your parents as well as being close to both. Good luck with keeping close to your family and your career. I am sure a lot of kids can related with you and your family issues. You show the world that families are not perfect but you have to take what you have and make the best of it. Good luck once again.
March 18th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Um, date me?
March 18th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
hey ryan, i am 17 and i know excatly what you are going through. my parents got a divorce a couple years ago, and right away my dad had a girlfriend, which is now his wife, and that was really hard. on top of all this my mom got sick and died, which had completely destroyed my life. after watching this episode, it had taught me alot about what i need to do to be closer with my dad, so that we have a better relationship. i love your show alot because you are so open about your life, and its not fake. you seem like a fun guy to be around and to hang out with, which is awesome. oh and don’t even worry about a girlfriend right now, your young, be patient, it will happen for you. oh and your such a cutie=)
March 18th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Hey Ryan, My sons and I love your show. I have an 8yr old and 4yr old. My 8 yr old admires you and sees how you are with your lil bro and I see treating his lil bro the same. Thank you or thank your parents for raising such a good son. Also where would I be able to find the plan b clothes. My son has to have them!!!! Keep up the good work.
March 19th, 2008 at 12:52 am
Will you go to prom with me?
March 19th, 2008 at 1:46 am
Hey Ryan, I just honestly started watching your show. I just wanted to say keep up the positive attitude with working on your relationship with your dad, I went through a similar situation, and I’m still working through it, its not something that will be fixed over night, but it will get better. You seem like a guy thats getting your life together, and thats great, theres not to many people our age that try and balance there lifestyle, or have the need to you, and you seem to just be doing a fairly good job from what I can see, so good for you. As for the girlfriend issue, in time, you’ll find the right girl for you, she’s out there somewhere…:) Anyways just wanted to float you a msg, help yea keep your spirits up!
March 19th, 2008 at 2:37 am
Hey Ryan,
I thought you takin your dad to Vegas was sick bro me and my dad are going throught the same thing after my parents divorse and i total understand why its so wierd for you sometimes with trying to have a life with both of them.
March 20th, 2008 at 1:03 am
You have such a good heart, and i think it’s amazing that you care about your family so much. Me being someone that has grown up through a divorced family, i know how tough it can be and you are taking it really well. You seem to be very strong and you have your mind in the right place, and i admire your courage.
Keep your head up and remember everything happens for a reason…
March 20th, 2008 at 10:11 am
hey dude..my parents divorced when i was 2 years old an i had to call a stranger my dad…an the worst is that this stranger is more a dad for me than my real dad(thats now like a compleet stranger to me)im glad to see that you get along with your dad an you should hold on to him. . .it takes me a plane ticket to see my real dad lol;)
ps:its good to know there are still attractive guys who have a great personality an who`s real an true…stay sexy…cinda
March 20th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
well im sure u get alot of comments or whatever. but i just have to say something. 1st off im a girl dont let the name confuse u. neways, i watch your show and as a 21 year old mother i have to comment on how mature u are for your age. i dont know maybe its just how you californians are but you have a great perspective on life, ur going places, like you already havent lol. well you keep doing your thing, and im sorry u had to break up with kayla but beleive me, u r a good looking guy, and when the time is right, and your ready u will have no problem finding that perfect someone, good luck in life. peace!!!!
dont be a stranger to stop by ohio once in a while… ha ha ha, or so you dont die of bordem stay in cali, thats where i want to be.
March 20th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Ryan, I know that you hear, all day long, while you are at home, on the streets, whatever, that you are cool and all those things. I´m not saying that you aren`t but I`m only here to ask one thing: Howt is the sensation of having your private life like conversations with friends and family, those kinds of things, filmed and passing on TV ( both national and international) ? can you please respond to that? i would love if you did ! thanks
March 20th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
ey ryan. i feel so bad that u and dayla broke up. u guys made a cute coulpe. i love watchin you skateboard and belated happy bday. i think it is good that u decided to show the divorse on the show. to show kids that is never there fault. i thik thats sweet. ur a really good guy. nothin like the guys where i live. i wish i could meet u and u could show the guys around wher i live some manners and to skateboard. love your show.
March 21st, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Hi Ryan,
I am happy that you are working on your relationship with your dad. But you really confuse me with things you say and alot of the time you don’t make sense. You want a girlfriend then you don’t for some reason, you don’t want to know about the divorce then you do. You need to figure out “What you really want” I would like to know what you think. Thanks
March 21st, 2008 at 8:29 pm
hi ryan. u r a really good big brother i wish u were mine. u try to spend as much time u have with ur family or friends before travellin again. happy bday. i like how ur tryin to fix ur relationship with ur dad. sorry bout u and kayla. i live way in canada and me and my guy friends love to skateboard and watch u skateboard. i personaly dont skateboard but i really want to learn. i hope u go far with ur skatin career and good luck with the house buyin. luv ur show. ttyl
March 23rd, 2008 at 2:16 am
Ryan Your Deffinetely Amazing And I Think Its Safe To Say I Am Completely Jealous Of Kayla Even Tho You Guys Didnt Last She Still Had A Chance With You Uhmm Your Show Hopefully Will Be Around FOREVER Because I Absolutely Loove It I Just Wish There Was A Way I Could Meet You
March 23rd, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Indoor skydiving is fun but you should try the real thing. Would be a sick thing for you and your dad to do.
March 24th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
i cant say i have watched your show very often, but when i do i love it, its pretty keef!!! i dont know the first thing about skating, but the last time i tried it did not go to well… ha ha..and you make it look so easy and hot, im so jeajous:)ha ha it takes courage to do what you do, i admire you for finding time for your family and mantaining an awesome relationship with them. you should tour to Sout Africa some time, its awesome out here!!!! the sun, the beaches and the amazing outdoors, what more could you ask for! ha ha!! oh well i wil keep watching!!! x x x x x
March 24th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Hey,
you must let your hair grow!
your hot like this but much hotter with longer hair!!!
bye.
March 24th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
hey ryan,i love your show!its soooo inspirational.your so caring and loving to ur brothers.u make skateboarding seem so easy.even though life may b difficult,just smile and keep goin.
March 25th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
hey hey ehy from SA… i cant say i have watched your show for that long but ever since i started watching it i seriously am addicted (hmmmm i wonder why;)) its an waesome show and i love the relationship you have with your family and friends, you make skating look so easy so i gave it try the other day, and lets just day im not cut out for it…. ha ha will rather stick to my polo…. from what ihave watched of you you seem like a great guy, i think you should tour out here to sunny south africa sometime!!!!! its awesome here, its a place that will never ever leave my heart… keep it real boet!!!!!!!!!! ha ha x x x x x
March 25th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Hey Ryan…That was nice to take your dad to Vegas and I know what your going through.My parents used to fight like crazy before they got divorced and they still fight even when they are seperated.But sometimes you can have good moments and somethimes bacd..I love your show and you are soo cute! from:taylor!
April 20th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
You have to right a book or something when you’re a little older
You’re good at everything..
I LOVE YOU !
May 21st, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Hi Ryan, I just wanted to stop by and say that you keep amazing me and my fiance, and girlfriends. We talk about the show, and now I even have them hooked on it, I have to agree with Stephanie’s comment 100%. It is so refreshing to see such a close knit family. Family dyanmics can change from what we get use to growing up with. My fiance and I want to have kids but we have a bit more to complete before we add “Proud Parnets” to the my space profile. Seeing you with your brothers tells me that may be one day, it’s nice to know that I can feel this way for something I hope I can experience myself. You are a great brother, and your parents have done a fabulous jpb in rasing you. Just remember with the transitions that mark your life your Dad is still your “Father”, your Mom is still your “Mother”, and a Brothers love is a Brothers love. You are talented, smart, and very devoted to your Family. Your Parents did great with you guys, never forget where you came from. so you always know where you have been. Good Luck to you and your family and may you be blessed with faith, and good fortune.
June 27th, 2008 at 12:20 am
hey ryan…..
i think ur amazing
tony is pretty cool
casey is chill
and taylor is really genuine adn down to earth. if she were my friend i could really count on her for advice…..like you do with ur parents divorce……don’t cancel her out of ur life! friends are a big part…and casey can’t take talyor away from you and taylor can’t take casey away from you.it was a big shocker when they broke up adn usuallly ppl say……we can be friends…we acutally its not that easy..u’ve probably experienced that…well friends should just be chillin whit you and you should just have a great time…you only live once…. thats what my papa always use to say……untill he passed away=[ still..my parents say it everyday: live like there is no tomorrow=] i love you and ur amazing television show=]
peace=]]
July 11th, 2008 at 11:30 am
dear ryan you need a girl in there with you in that big house love jamie sherman