Ryan's birthday party in Springfield

Last weekend we celebrated Ryan's birthday with the folks 'south of 80.' Jason had to get back for work, so he took the train home Monday. Ryan was so impressed with the big Amtrak that he didn't seem to notice that Dad didn't go home with us. But later he asked, "Dad, on tain?"
Ryan and I stayed for several days and spent time with Gram and Poppy....oh, and Molly, Polly and Jake.

"Nana, I need that napkin, pweese"

I like the cookie thing, but no more singing, please!

Yea!...a basketball hoop! And it's just my size.

How many people does it take to assemble a toddler basketball hoop?

Wow!...a firetruck.

And a picture of a firetruck that lights up!

We went to the zoo in Springfield.

See Dad, geese aren't so bad.


Ryan had more fun pulling wagon than riding in it.