McKerr Weekend

A few weekends ago we visit SteveKerr, Megan and Hannah in Kansas City. We were a most concerned about the four hour drive there with Kevin and Colin, but they did amazing. To prepare for this, we purchased a dvd player for our car. When I told Colin that he was going to be able to watch a movie in the car, he at first was very excited. Then he got a puzzled look on his face and asked me "How?" with his little hands out and shoulders shrugged.

We left as soon as we could on Friday evening, arriving (after dinner and 30 minutes of running around at a playground) around 9:00. The boys were a bit sad about having to wait to see Hannah until the next day, but understood that she was "a baby who needs to sleep."

On Saturday we all went to Wonderscope. It is kind of a combination of the Science Center and the Magic House. It took a while to get warmed up, but we all had a great time. Of course K2 and I forgot the camera, so the only pictures from there are on the Kerr's blog. Kevin loved building the track for the ball to go down, which was kind of like a roller coaster. He wanted nothing to do with the water games, which Colin loved. Kevin mentioned that he wanted to return next time we visit. (Be warned, it is in an old elementary school and isn't the most impressive at first!)

On Sunday the Kerr's surprised the boys with an indoor tunnel-and-climbing-thing. We didn't realize until we opened it that when it said "Air Pump Included" it meant a hand pump.


Thankfully we still got it inflated with enough time for the boys to play in it, thanks to an air mattress pump. (And when I say boys, I mean all three of my boys.)




Sunday night we even got to see the Vrooman's and their new house. And to make the weekend perfect, we even got some Pizza Shoppe. We came home on Sunday and had a great time.

Here are a couple more pictures from the weekend.

Pappy's School of Culinary Arts

The boys stay with Pappy on Mondays and Tuesday. One of their favorite things to do with him is bake. It is always some kind of dessert, from cookies and pudding pie to bread pudding and brownies. I think that is so they can then eat it all later!

Here are a couple pictures from recent weeks.

Making Brownies

Pappy obviously teaches them how to lick the batter. One day he taught Colin to use his whole hand to lick the batter, as opposed to only one finger. Here was the result.

McGuire Star

Colin has really become a fan of singing. I keep trying to get it on video to post, but he stops as soon as I grab the camera. He just stands there for a few seconds yelling "ya ya ya ya" or "da da da da" and then looks at you to clap. He then repeats the process for about ten minutes.

I find it adorable. I know others who will not be named that find it a bit annoying. I think I win.

Weekend with the Kerr's (Cheating version)

We haven't had time to blog about our weekend in KC yet. If you still want to read about it, check out the Kerr's version of events.

Smart Solutions

Kevin fell in the bathroom tonight. He started crying. It was sad. Then he immediately told me that we need a rug so it will be softer next time he falls. Then he ran and got the rug from in front of Colin's door and placed it in the exact spot that he fell. The whole time he is telling me that "this will feel better next time I fall."

I guess he is right.

Hedgehog Sandwich

That is what Kevin called it.

Snow Day Fun

Today was snow day for me, mommy and Colin. Daddy still had to go to work though. He was already gone by the time Colin and I woke up. I wasn't pleased, but Colin wouldn't stop asking for him. Thankfully, mommy fed him to get him quiet.

After breakfast mommy took about 20 minutes getting us all ready to go out in the snow. She said something about being reminded of a movie called "Christmas Story." I don't know what she is talking about- Christmas is over! We went outside, bringing toys for a snowman face, but the snow wouldn't make anything. So we played instead. Mommy and I spent a while making train noises and train tracks in the snow. We covered the yard! Colin was too cold by then. His track only went to the side of the house. Mommy felt so bad for him that we went inside. I didn't feel bad. I could have stayed outside longer, but I bet she wouldn't have saved a snack for me if I stayed out.

We helped mommy open and pour the can of green beans into the pot for lunch. Even though she told us not to eat any of the green beans, every time she turned around Colin and I would eat them. We were giggling, but mommy still didn't know!

After lunch mommy had to fold our clothes. I am glad I don't have to fold them! But I do like to pick out all the socks for her and put them on the table. Colin likes to throw all the socks on the floor. Mommy says he just doesn't know how to help yet. I think he is just mean.

While folding, we saw our new towels. Mine is a monster, and Colin's is a monkey. We put them on our heads and were running around screaming! I was chasing Colin, but I have to run slow. I am way faster than him. I found my fireman hat and put that on too. I told mommy I was a "fireman monster." I am so clever. There is no such thing, but mommy didn't know that.

Then we got ready for naps. I said I wasn't going to fall asleep, but I did. Colin did too.

It was a fun day! Here are some pictures that mommy took!
Kevin

Signs

Each year Kevin and I take a trip without the kids. While on our trip we came across a few signs that we thought were hilarious.

The first is a sign at a mortgage broker who called himself "The Loan Arranger." We actually turned around to drive back to get this picture.



The second sign is one that can be read two ways. I originally read it wrong, and was laughing at it. The correct way to read it is "Great Food. Less Fat." The way I read it was "Great Food-less Fat." I was very confused. Why would fat be great if it wasn't in delicious food? (I was pretty aware that it was wrong, but I liked my way better.)


The last was a license plate on the wall of where we ate. It is the plate in the middle.


I read this as "Lady's Love 1." Kevin laughed because he thought it said "Lady Slave 1." We are not sure who is right, and the debate continues.