Happy 34th Birthday Ryan!!!

We are so lucky to have Ryan, he.......
finds any reason to go out to eat (which Reggie has quickly learned and mimicked)
tackles all of us after dinner for family take-out
spoils us and loves buying toys
always wants to go and explore new places
makes time for us even when work is crazy
is lots of fun :o)
loves big!!!

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Cub Scouts
Well, Reggie is a Cub Scout. Ryan took him to the meeting a few weeks ago and Reggie loved it. Ryan thought it was the weirdest thing….strange chants, songs and just goofy overall, but it is right up Reggie’s alley! They left with a boat to build and are having races in August. He couldn’t wait to get his uniform and ride in the rodeo parade (we had our training, so he went with a friend). His group has about 6 kindergartener’s and he knows them all, which is another bonus :o).
Yesterday, we went to the Pro Bass store because they had free classes for kids to take, like archery, target practice, spotting animal tracks, etc. He had a great time and was a little hesitant to shoot a BB gun, but he decided to go for it. I’m glad he is a little reserved in that way…nothing wrong with having a healthy respect for guns!
Ainsley was not interested in the slightest, so we tried on some clothes and hung out in the party boats. Thankfully, Colin and his parents were there to hang out with Reggie.
Here’s a picture of him learning how to shoot a bow and arrow:

Yesterday we went to the Alameda County Fair. Ever have one of those activities that are supposed to be fun and it turns out to be a wreck. That was the fair this year. We met Colin (Reggie’s friend) there and they had a great time on the rides for about 45 minutes. Ryan took Ainsley to do a pony ride and bought her a $25 wrist band because she wanted so badly to go on the rides. I was starving, so we gathered for dinner and then it was all downhill. Well, not quite, we did see a magic show and circus show that they liked. But then, Ainsley wouldn’t go on any rides by herself and Reggie only wanted to go with Colin. Reggie wouldn’t go with her, so we left, kicking and screaming the entire way. Our sweet Reggie is going through a phase right now where he is testing, pushing, lying, and being just plain rude. It is a new thing for us and very unfamiliar territory. I guess it is better to deal with it now, but I was kinda hoping he would just be sweet forever. Such fun…..
The car is packed and we'll be heading out bright and early tomorrow morning!!!! Hope to see you all at some point during our visit!!!