Ryan learns about rain

Saturday evening we decided to walk to the park across the street from our house. We knew that it was probably going to rain and that we didn't have a whole lot of time, but we didn't know how hard it was going to rain. Ryan had a great time at the park and for the first time kept doing the slide over and over all by himself. After about 20 minutes he decided he had enough and started walking home.

On the walk home it started sprinkling pretty good. I took shelter under a tree to protect the camera and just watched as Ryan stood there amazed. Ryan stopped in his tracks, held his hands out with open palms and just watched as the rain hit his hands. He looked up at the sky with his hands still outstretched, trying to figure what was causing it to shower on him. It was the first time I have ever seen Ryan really take something in like that and understand such a big concept. He LOVED the rain. We played outside for about 10-15 minutes. We all were soaked by the time we got inside, but it was so much fun. I don't think I have taken time to enjoy the rain like that in a very, very long time.

Children are such wonderful and amazing little people. Seeing the world through the eyes of a child is simply amazing. :)

A little blurry but I love the excitement in his face...

Cheese --- I'm such a big boy!

So proud of himself...

Running around in the rain.

Stomping in the puddles...