The expression on Michael's face tells it all! (I never told him to "smile".) Click on the picture and make it big. Precious.

Last week Ryan told Michael he could come out and work with him. (He's working on building Tara and Brock's house.) It was COLD but Michael got bundled up and I dropped him off at the site about 10:30. He was SO excited to hang out with Ryan and hopefully ride the bobcat! Ryan put him to work picking up nails and extra boards. They had lunch at McDonalds before Ryan brought him home. The bonuses of the day were: Michael got that bobcat ride, I got a little more done that day :-) and Ryan got to enjoy a sweet little boy.
(After quickly taking these pictures, (it was cold!) Michael asked if I could please leave now.....I was happy for him getting to hang out and do guy things. Thanks Ryan.)