Marci’s Birthday
Today we played at home during the day, and the kids had fun with their kitchen and play food. Brian’s balloon guy is still hanging tough after what feels like months (I can’t bring myself to disappear him–“he is a purson” after all!) For our Sunday family dinner, we went out this time–to Winston’s, for Marci’s birthday! The kids were entertaining (if not perfectly behaved)! We had a great meal, way too much sugar, and a good time was had by...
Read MoreBuilding, Hockey Practice, Hockey Game
Another busy day! We started off with a building trip to Lowes for Brian. Later, Brian had a hockey practice. Back at home, we spent the afternoon playing Legos and dancing along to the the My Little Pony soundtrack (Brian does a mean squaredance/breakdance mashup thing in the video below!) Brian wasn’t feeling like going to the hockey game tonight, so Kendall got to have a special night out with Daddy at the game! Brian and I stayed home and made s’mores....
Read MoreGreen Beans, Ponies
Tonight we splurged and had PF Chang’s takeout, including the fried green beans! Those are a hit with everyone. Later, Kendall played with her ponies, and Brian read her a pony story....
Read MoreTic Tac Toe
Kendall has recently gotten really into playing Tic Tac Toe, and she’s able to make pretty passable Xs and Os, along with the board! She asked me to play before bed today on the drawing board. Brian treated us to an exuberant rendition of Con Te Partiro in the...
Read MorePlayhouse is Ready!
We’ve been working on transforming the alcove under the stairs in the garage into a clubhouse for the kids (and by “we”, I mean Brandon!) 😉 Today he declared it complete, and turned the kids loose in it. It’s got a cool play rug, whiteboard, storage cubes, metal board to make marble tracks and play with magnets.. Really a cool space for them! Brian drew a picture of a red cardinal, and both kids enjoyed the marble...
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