The New Slide

Mommy found a slide in the neighborhood that was for sale. It was only $30 and was in pretty good condition.

The kids definitely enjoy it. Luke still needs some work on how to use the slide properly though.

“Can you believe it? This is awesome!”

There are steps on the back. I’m not sure Luke has discovered them yet.

It’s pretty hard for a 17 month old to climb up the wrong side of a slide one handed even if it’s a small slide.

Gwynn would have had dinner on the slide if we had let her.

Luke also required his snack outside.

Best $30 we’ve ever spent.

Birthday Party at Build-a-Bear!

Gwynn’s friend from daycare, Jane, had her 3rd Birthday at the Galleria.  We’ve been looking forward to this for a few weeks now!
 

The party started off in the food court where we had gummy bears, cake, and juice. Gwynn was very shy at first, but after a few minutes came around a little bit.

After singing "Happy Birthday" we made our way down to the Build-a-Bear Workshop. We had to wait a little while for another party to finish up…Gwynn did great waiting patiently and following directions.

Then, we got to pick our animals. Ever since we told Gwynn about this birthday party and that she was going to get to make a stuffed animal she’s been saying she wanted a rabbit. I was really hoping they’d have a bunny rabbit and thank goodness, they did! Gwynn couldn’t quite understand why the rabbit was so skinny (it didn’t have stuffing inside yet).

Next, we put a heart in the bunny, then stuffed it! 

Finally our bunny was ready!  Time to give it a bath (Gwynn’s favorite part).

We had a great time at Build-a-Bear and can’t wait to go back.  We plan on making this bear for Luke when we go again!

Gwynn named her bunny “Teddy Bear,” put some bows on her ears, and got a pretty cool “house” to take her home in. 

Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day was so much fun this year.  The kids are really getting into celebrating holidays throughout the year, which makes them better than ever!

 

Here are the Valentines we sent to daycare.  Applesauce from Luke, stickers from Gwynn, and Starbucks gift cards for their teachers.

I got Jeff some donuts for breakfast and gave some of my teacher friends bags of chips.

Luke’s treat.

Gwynn’s treats.

We got them both a Play-Doh set since they’ve been loving that recently. They thoroughly enjoyed it as you can see.

Daddy’s trying to get the Play-Doh out of the rolling pin…the kids love to get it stuck in there!

Daddy really had more fun than it looks like here…