Playing with Friends

Last weekend brought several opportunities for Ryan to play with friends. We enjoyed a gorgeous weekend at the lake and took advantage of the weather by having a camp fire and playing outside. Riggins were at the lake so we watched the KU v. MU game and had dinner together while Ryan, Cade and Jake played.

playing with Grandpa Steve's radio control truck

Sunday we returned to KC to meet up with a group of friends from Todd's Washburn Rural and KU days. The Wanamakers were in town so we met up with them, the Gingriches and Seymours for brunch at the Gingrich's new home in Olathe. The kids played hard and made the most of their time together as did we.

Caroline Wanamaker (18 mo.), Ryan (12 mo.), Jasper Gingrich (4), Emerson Gingrich (2)

After brunch, we headed to Hudson Walter's 3rd birthday party at Little Monkey Bizness. Ryan's never been to a play place like that so it was interesting to watch him check everything out. He didn't think much of the bouncy house but loved climbing on everything and going down the kiddy slides. It was so cute to see him sitting in a big boy chair and eating cake. He's usually one of the youngest ones at get togethers, but tries so hard to keep up and loves watching the big kids.

playing with Ben Allen at the birthday party

Going down the slide head first - how else would it be done?