Ryan

Scott took the older kids to GR with him to check out a sea doo (more on that later), so I was left here with just Ryan. We went over to the Brown's, then went to G & L chili dogs for dinner. It is so fun to just hang out with one child. You get to see them in their own little light for a small time, and actually get to pay close attention to it. He is growing so fast! I love how he speaks in full sentences, uses reference to past things, and has such a funny sense of humor. He reminds me a lot of Jakers.

After dinner, we went down to Chinook to look for ducks and boats. Every time he saw a bird, he would try and catch it. He wouldn't do a full out run, but tried to sneak on them. It just made me laugh. He would even say, "Shhhh", and hold his finger up to his mouth so that I wouldn't scare them away, or give away his hiding place, so that he could pounce. Bird after bird, he had no success, but had a great time doing it. I treasure these small, unplanned times with the kids. They all grow so fast, and change even faster, so we need to cherish every minute!