Cardboard Boxes

Ryan is probably like most other little boys. He loves to climb inside large cardboard boxes. We should stop buying toys and just get a whole bunch of cardboard boxes to play in.

We have a pretty big cardboard box hanging around the house and Ryan keeps trying to climb inside of it. The problem is the box is really tall and narrow. Once he gets in, he can't get out.

Ryan started playing in the box again today and while he was trying to get inside I had an epiphany. I decided to build a small house for Ryan so he could easily get in and out of the box.

Check it out. I bet your jealous of my fine engineering skills. I first pulled out the handy dandy kitchen knife - useful for all kinds of things. I sawed out the door and stuck in a door handle and a peephole. It was a little dark inside, so I cut a small window on the side.

Now I'm sure your wondering why I taped a Huggies box to the back of the box. Well, Ryan doesn't play in slow motion, so the first time he got inside the house it just tipped right over. I taped the Huggies box to the back and threw a few heavy law books at the bottom. Ka chow! -it's not tipping over anymore. (I've been watching way too much "Cars". Casey loves it.)

Here is Ryan in his new house. He just loves it.Here is the small window.

Ryan just can't get enough of his new pad. He feels like royalty.

I'm pretty happy with the finished product, since it only took 10 minutes or so to make. Once Casey and Ryan start playing in it together I'm sure it won't last too long. At least if I don't make it in my current career choice I can always fall back on building playhouses out of cardboard boxes. These things would sell like hot cakes.

Going to School...

I think Melissa is on a blogging hiatus. She's on a kick and reading Harry Potter, so I thought I would post a few things while she is away. I know Kristin (Melissa's sister) has been waiting to see some new posts, so here you go.

Since Kristin started school again, I thought I would post a few pictures of Ryan at preschool. I know Kristin is probably learning some pretty cool stuff at college, but so is Ryan. Take a look.

What is more fun that learning how to bang two sticks together! Go Ryan! You're on your way to starting your own band.

Of course, what would life be like if you didn't know how to use scissors. I think he is a little too excited to be using those scissors. Watch out!

Now he is getting the hang of it!

Ryan is learning how to sit quietly and listen to the teacher. Amazing! Anyone who knows Ryan can see this is a miracle -- Ryan sitting still. I don't think he likes sitting. Not his favorite pastime. Oh, the kid in front is Ryan's friend Jake. He loves to play with Jake and if he doesn't get to hang out with Jake, we're gonna hear about it (with some screaming, of course).

Kristin, I know you have some cool roommates, but look at these guys.

I believe today was the Hula Party. Ryan never turns away good fruit.

And I couldn't finish this post without Casey. He wouldn't turn down a party that has food. He's daddy's little boy. We're foodies!

A few more years Ryan will be doing derivatives and taking Melissa's place on the couch to do some reading.

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