Shane and I went south to visit Kim and Ryan Friday. Carrie went to a farewell happy hour in her honor from her old office.
We weren't in the house more than 10 minutes when Kim took Shane to see their hamsters. We spent the next half of our house-call in the rodent room.
Ryan was nice (and brave) enough to let Shane hold Lil' Bob. There were no casualties.
Shane loved holding the hamsters. Look how intent and focused his face is in the pictures.
Of course, he kept trying to dismantle the cage from that point onward. He learned how to open the door after observing Ryan, too. I bet he wakes up tomorrow morning and asks to go hold our hamsters.
After hamster time, Ryan pulled out a surprise. Ryan's mom read The Biggest Pumpkin Ever to him when he was small and he wanted to carry on the tradition. He read to both his younger classes at school and to Shane.
I've taken to calling Ryan and Kim Uncle Ryan and Aunt Kim around Shane. I don't really know or care what the appropriate term is for a mother's cousin. They're close enough and they're family. Shane's an only child, but I want him to know he's connected into a much larger web than just Carrie and I.
Kim's boys didn't seem to remember Shane with any fear or trepidation. Whether they're friendly or stupid depends on who you ask!
We finished off the night by going out for burgers at Red Robin. Carrie was already asleep by the time Shane and I came home. He's sleeping soundly, full of fries as I type.
What a blessing Uncle Ryan and Aunt Kim are to your family! I'm so glad Shane has such caring relatives in his life! What a nice Friday night for all of you! That was sweet of Carrie's old office to have a happy hour get-together in her honor. I bet they really miss her.
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