Home Depot Fun Day

Last weekend Sam and I had planned to take the boys to Home Depot for the kid's workshop. However, some good friends ended up needing help moving so Sam wouldn't be able to go. Think that stopped me?? No way!!! I called my friend, Jamie, whose husband was also helping move, and to Home Depot we went!!

I'm sure it was a sight seeing these two mamas trying to help our little kiddos nail and glue a football ring toss :-) The kids loved it and were so proud of their finished project! 

Drew, Abbie, and Mac

Hard at work painting

I loved the work space setup...so reminded me of something my dad would come up with. Perfect size for little ones and just uses what's on hand :-)

The very enthusiastic employee who helped keep us all on track. Jamie and I were grateful for his help!

Taking his time, being sure no mess is made...

Colors mixed all over, using multiple brushes, paint on hands, and a mom trying to keep paint off of clothes and herself! Haha 

Puggles and Cubbies

Awana has begun at church, and this year Drew is a Puggle and Mac is a Cubbie. I love Awana and the structure it provides for learning and memorizing God's Word. Last Wednesday was the first meeting, and we left church with our first memory work. Mac was to learn a shortened version of 1 John 4:10. Drew was to be able to answer the following questions: " What did God make?" "Light" and "who's the light of the world?" "Jesus"

    When we got home after church I began asking Drew his questions. Here's how it went...Me: "God made the??" Drew: "I hungry." Me: "Who's the light of the world?" Drew: "CeCe's house!" Oh my, I knew we had lots of practicing to do!!

     And shy, doesn't-love-change Mac had a bit of a difficult time at his first Cubbies class. So while I knew he would learn his scripture quickly, I also knew I had to spend some time prepping and encouraging him to have a fun time the next week. We made up a little song to help him memorize "God loved us and sent His Son." 1 John 4:10. 

    By the time this past Wednesday came, we had practiced and practiced and sang and sang and encouraged and encouraged. When I dropped them off at their classes, I knew it was all in their court. And my boys did not disappoint! 

     Mac said his verse loud and proud and felt so good about himself when he was done. He had a great time that night and earned his "real Cubbie book."

     Shockingly, Drew's teachers said he was the only little two year old that knew and remembered his lesson. He was excited to earn a "ticker." I was so proud! Now to start this week's work!

Bad Guys Beware!!

I have two little boys who love to become superheroes!! And they were over the top excited to get these terrific costumes from Aunt Cheryl! Mac said "I knew it! I knew I would get real super powers!" According to them, the costume consists of a cape, mask and super powers (that would be the arm cuffs). They love putting on the gear and running around chasing bad guys. Mac was thrilled that "Superman and Batman could join together. " 

Mac: " Super powers!!"  Drew: "Soup Pow!!"

He was sooo proud to finally have his own superhero costume. He feels so big. 

Chasing those bad guys!

Oh My...

 

I don't even know what to say about all of this! LOL  I mean, both on phones, no shirts...who are their parents??  If I had to guess, Mac is playing his beloved "Anger Birds" and Drew is playing "Choo-Choos." 

If You Like To Talk To Tomatoes...

I love that a local Springfield radio station and bookstore sponsor a free VeggieTales movie periodically (usually when a new video is released.)  I keep my eyes and ears open for them and was thrilled to take the boys to see "MacLarry and the Stinky Cheese Battle."  We had not been to one in over a year so this was the first time either boys could actually remember going to a theater.  Mac was super excited and couldn't believe how huge the screen was :)  And VeggieTales movies are the perfect amount of time to keep both boys happy and occupied.  It actually was a really cute movie that Sam and I even enjoyed. 

Waiting for the show to start

This is Drew's face that we see so often that totally cracks us up.  It's an "I'm ignoring you," "I'm pouting," or "leave me alone" face.  He turns it on and off and will even make it on command.  Silly boy!

You know I had to at least try for a picture of the two of them in the front of the theater. 

I did say "try!"

After a movie about MacLarry and the Barberbarians, these two went for a much-needed haircut.

 

I don't always love having to wait for a haircut in Springfield, but I do love that the boys enjoy it...how could they not?? Trains, tvs, a slide while waiting!

Mac's First Trip to the Dentist

Since Mac is nearing four, we've known for some time that he was due for a trip to the dentist.  I put it off as long as I could because I thought he would be totally terrified and never want to go back.  I had to go in for a cleaning recently, and my dental office suggested that I bring Mac in for a "happy visit" where they just show him the equipment and take a little peek in his mouth.  Well, happy it was!  I was shocked!!  He loved every little thing about it.  And didn't even hesitate to let the hygeniest look inside and count his teeth.  He was so proud because he guessed before we went how many teeth he had, and his guess was right...twenty pearly whites :) 

Superman was mighty proud to receive a Spiderman sticker.  And very excited to get a new Star Wars light saber toothbrush before he left.

The hygeniest was wonderful and made Mac feel very comfortable.

 

Checking out all of the equipment.  Ready for a real visit next time!

Batman and Robin Photo Shoot