cute pictures

Loaded some pictures from camera to computer recently and thought I'd share some favorites with you.

Brotherly love above and below.  Patrick says "alk" and he and Ryan clasp hands and walk around the house.  Glad I got a good picture of this experience because the game has taken a turn.  About 10 feet into the "alk" they drop hands and it becomes "chase" and usually ends in hitting and pushing (by them) and yelling and threats (by the parents).  Oh well, it was cute while it lasted and I have it photographed in the good phase.  Below the boys are enjoying a show.  Patrick was antsy that day and switched positions at least 7 times - all of which had him laying on or very near Ryan.  Big brother was good and didn't fuss at all.

Fun with Crayola Color Wonder Fingerpaint and Paper.

 Playing in the bean bin.

 Proud mommy moment:  Ryan's thank you note to Dean's parents for the Edible Arrangment they sent for Easter.  Click on picture for a closer view, it reads:  Nana and Papa Dale thank you for the fruit.  Love Ryan & Pat (a logo on the board didn't leave space for the "rick").  Not too shabby for a 4 year old!

Best $3 garage sale purchase ever, the John Deere tractor.  I feel like I stole it from that garage sale.  If I knew where I bought it, I'd go to them and pay them more!  I have countless pictures and memories of Ryan with this toy.  He still is pretty attached to it, though he let go long enough for me to snap this picture of Patrick pushing it. 

 Ryan at the bat.