Backyard Blastoff

Some backyard fun for your enjoyment! Abby and Tyler call this a "blastoff" and if Dennis is in the backyard with them, they "request" a trip into outer space until he complies. Obviously, based on his scripted replies, this wasn't Tyler's first trip to the moon!

Blue Jeans

Tyler discovered that if you cut the middle out of a piece of paper it looks just like a pair of jeans! Rather "blue jeans" if you're Grandan! We LOVE to give Dad a hard time about his proper pronunciation of this article of clothing! Tyler has become so creative recently ... I think this is art project #3 this afternoon. This little five-year old is AMAZING!

Tyler's Birthday Baskin Robbins Trip

Tyler says thanks to Daddy for signing him up for the birthday club! The coupon was expiring so we HAD to come in have ice cream! Thanks for having a birthday Dude!

Bug Cleanup ... aisle 3!

The kids are loving their new bug vacuum from Uncle Aaron (and Jackie too!). Currently two little bugs are enjoying their new job as lab rats for Abby and Tyler. The magnifying glass brings you right up close with them... closer than I want to be to insects!

Super"Star Wars"

The kids and I had lots of fun preparing Tyler's Superstar(Wars) Week snack last night. It all started because I was swayed by the 50 percent off sale on candy melts at Joann's ... and I ran out of time to do this recipe before Tyler's birthday party last week. At some point I will share pictures from that fun day ... computer issues again - ugh!

The light saber pretzels were pretty easy to make. Turns out the best tool was my FPRA Tervis Tumbler. I melted that candy right in it then used it for dipping. You gotta love food crafts ... especially when they work! :) Tyler says this one is even accurate: light sabers for Luke (blue), Yoda (green) and Darth Vader (red). Good luck Ms. Lorraine and Ms. Melissa on figuring out who gets which colors at school. Just kidding - I made one of each color for each child. They are preschool Jedis after all!

Remote Control Craziness

The instruction manual for Tyler's new remote control car is missing a step ... how the HECK do you get it out of the box?!? This is the second one that gave us fits today.  Dennis injured himself trying to open the new bug vacuum this morning.  But he came to the rescue tonight ... it only took a screwdriver (not the alcoholic kind) and uttering a few cuss words and he was able to get the car started!  Now the children are zooming it all over the house ... and by children I DO mean Dennis too!

Thanks Skippy!

That kind folks that make this peanut butter just cut my sandwich making time in half!  Woohoo!  Now I just have to spread the peanut butter - no need to also get the honey out of the pantry.  I will have time for a second cup of coffee in the morning now! :)