Conversation on the way to the airshow...

Background: Ryan is 3 1/2 years old and has done nothing but ask why for the last 2 months. He is driving both Corey and I a bit bonkers and we have begun to ask him why all the time in response.

Conversation: Ryan: What is that? Mommy: A vegetable garden. Ryan: Why? Mommy: So they can grow vegetables to eat. Ryan: Why? Mommy: It is cheaper than buying them at the grocery store. Ryan: Why? Mommy: When you get them at the grocery store they cost more because the vegetables have to travel and the farmers need to make a profit. It is also healthier. Ryan: Why? Mommy: Because they probably don't use pesticides. Ryan: Why? Mommy: Because they want their children to be healthy and their planet to be healthy. Ryan: Why? Mommy: Because they want their planet to be healthy for their grandkids. Ryan: Why? Mommy: Because we love you guys so much. Ryan: Why? Mommy: Because I carried you around for 9 months in my tummy and when you were born I fell in love with you! Ryan: Mommy, you can't eat me.

Videos of Ryan!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE12Bz7Oei4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyJYgZ_LTFM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nrguzp9j9c

Ryan's Big Boy Bike

Ryan got a big boy bike today!

He needed a helping hand from Daddy to get going. He got the hang of it pretty quickly.

He did have his first spill though! But he walked his bike right out of the ditch and got back on.

4 days later...

Here is Ryan's shiner 4 days later. Most people say it looks way worse in person. He could care less. He is all done telling the story. If you ask him now he mutters something about a log as he runs away.

My first shiner!

This is what tripping on a pallet into a log while Daddy and Uncle Chris are splitting wood will do to you!

Three is EXASPERATING!

Quotes from the last few days.... 1.) "Mom, stop being obnoxious." 2.) "Dad said I could stay up and watch Backyardigans." "If I go up and ask him, will he tell me he said that or will he tell me you aren't being truthful." "Don't bother Dad, he is working." 3.) "Mom, I can't sleep because I miss you so much."

P.S. Here are some cute pics of Ryan in the car at the Drive-In. We went to see UP. I also have a few of Corey and Brandon painting our breezeway! FINALLY!