Picnic in the Park

Uncle Evan John and EJ were nice enough to invite us on a picnic today. It worked out to be absolutely perfect weather today, which is crazy since SNOW is predicted tomorrow! EJ took us to a park that he used to visit when he was W's age. It had a bridge with a stream, a "forest", and tons of play equipment. W was a big fan of the swings today, but didn't want me to do it, "only EJ". Good for me, bad for EJ. 

Learning the ins and outs of eating with a toothpick!

Whats in there?

First ride on a swing! Appreciate it!

What are they talking about?

Big boys!

Hanging out on the picnic blanket. Getting some vitamin D!

SO much prep work that had gone into the picnic. It was amazing!!

Uncle EJ had a picnic basket filled with all kinds of fruits: balled honeydew melon, a peeled clementine, fresh pineapple, an apple with pb, a container of blueberries...and neat little toothpicks to spear it all with. W loved it. There was hummus and pita, sandwiches, and delicious cookies!! 

We were very spoiled today, and we enjoyed the heck out of it! Thanks for such a great afternoon outdoors.

A Visit With Grandma & Grandpa

Gabby and I took the kids to Bullard today to spend some time with Grandma and Grandpa. It was such a cold and dreary day - we couldn't have used our time any better. 

The drive down was great - all sorts of planning and organizing took place. 

Then at Grandma and Grandpa's, W treated everyone to some delicious felt pizza -taking orders and making up some inventive pizzas. Grandma played hide and seek with Wyatt.

 It was VERY HARD to find where he was hiding. 

Ev enjoyed attention from everyone, something W rarely lets him do! Grandma got to feed Ev for the first time - some delicious banana mango and some turkey dinner. Ick!

Aunt Donna stopped by - look at everyone giving this boy some love!

 

What great company!! So glad we made the drive.

Happy Valentine's Day!!

It took an hour and a half to get W down for nap today. He was hopped up on sugar and pink hearts.

 It has been a busy week with Mardi Gras and Valentine's all rolled into one. 

We've done a lot of activities to prepare. We've had friends drop by bearing gifts. We've consumed enough sugar for a small nation...

Monday, we hosted a playgroup party with the only other boy in playgroup, D. D and W put together a video invite - hey girls, come to our party! Worth a laugh. We had a precious hand print craft ready to go (thanks to D's crafty mama), and heart shaped Krispy Kreme. That set the bar high!

W's handprint is in light pink and Ev's handprint is in white. 

This sure captured W's heart!

Tuesday, W had a Mardi Gras parade at school that involved beads. Uncle Brad's mom found some pretty awesome light up beads that were the hit of the parade. Our neighbors also brought W an authentic New Orleans bead - featuring pirate ships - a favorite around here. After the Mardi Gras parade, a few of the mom's stayed on to help decorate boxes for Valentine's day. A throwback to our elementary days, we covered shoe boxes with stickers, glitter, and hearts of all kinds. 

Thanks, Langfords!!

Thanks, Bev!!

Wednesday, I took W to get a haircut and some new shoes. He wanted a hot dog, so I took both boys out to lunch at Purple Cow. W had his first taste of a purple vanilla milk shake. Though I was apprehensive about managing both boys in a restaurant, it turned out to be just fine. W was a real sweetheart...but it's not something I plan on frequently repeating.

First Purple Cow Milkshake. Approved!

Thursday, we celebrated Valentine's at W's school. I blew up sixty balloons for his class party. #exhausting. We created Conversation Heart bar graphs. Then we played ring toss and kicked around the balloons. Since they ate the conversation hearts while graphing, the end of the party just involved toddlers running in circles saying crazy things. Entertaining - until you try and get them in the car. :)

Our Valentine's French Toast this morning. No crusp on it. (W has decided he doesn't like crust. Since I don't either, I can't really fault him there...)

W's decorated shoe box

 

Downing a handful of conversation hearts.

Now we are just waiting for daddy to come home and celebrate with us!

Happy V-day, everyone! 

We sure do have a lot of love today!

The Valentine W made for us at school. Love it! Thanks, Ms. Amanda!!