Behold the power of cheese.

The Zoo





Ryan's first trip to the zoo (yes, I know, "he's just now going to the zoo for the first time?"). He stared and stared at those animals! Anything he could see even the animal statues in the fountain intrigued him. I don't think I've enjoyed a trip to the zoo this much in a LONG time.

Putt-Putt


Okay, have you ever seen a golfer so serious on the putt-putt circuit? He was really into gathering up the golf balls and tossing them in for a hole in one, over and over and over again....

Connection


con·nec·tion. Function: noun. :a relation of personal intimacy (as of family ties)

I just couldn't resist posting this picture of Ryan walking with his Daddy on the Lake Michigan shoreline. Ryan simply ADORES his Daddy and I adore watching them together. (tear!) They have already formed such a strong connection to each other and it's amazing to watch. These are the moments in which I stop and realize what a wonderful family I've been blessed with.

Playing with stickers with Aunt Tricia


Michilinda!




Grandpa and Grandma Vredeveld's trip up to Michilinda was a great weekend with classic Lake Michigan summer weather. Ryan enjoyed seeing all his cousins and playing at the beach.