Fun at the table

This time of year can get so mundane staying in the house all the time so I've decided that I'll try to plan some daily activities for a break during our day. Here are the two that we have done this week that have been picture worthy. The first pictures are of the kids playing with rice. This kept them entertained for a LONG time...just scooping, measuring, and filling up the trucks. I'd recommend it to all of you moms out there!!!

Too busy to look at the camera.


The mess wasn't even all that bad!! Caleb did try to eat quite a bit (I'm thankful that uncooked rice isn't toxic!!)

Chloe's Playdough snowmen!

Chloe is turning into quite the little artist. She made the Playdough "snowmen" all by herself and has also now been drawing faces complete with eyes, a nose, and a mouth!

Happy 2nd Birthday Caleb!

Caleb turns 2 today! We had a small truck themed birthday party for him the other night (on my Birthday!!) and he had a blast! Here are some pictures from the night and just a little insight into my little guy's world...

Caleb's favorites...
Food-Macaroni and Cheese (the box version is better than mom's homemade!!)
Candy-M&Ms
Toy-Trucks of any kind.
Real Truck-Grandpa's feed truck
Playmate-His sister...he doesn't know what to do with himself when she isn't around!!
TV show-Clifford or Curious George
Words-"No me" or "M&M"
Game-Hide and Seek...he is actually really good at this game!!
Outdoor activity-Hauling rocks
Book-This changes but currently the favorite is "My Big Truck Book"
Naughty activity-drinking hand sanitizer (yesterday) Yes, I called poison control and yes, he's still alive...



He wore a hard hat at his party



Showing off one of his new trucks

Presents!

Another truck??

A garbage truck!

The activity of the night was piling on Uncle Jared


I love cake!

SWAT team Mason

Why use a fork??

Daddy grilling hamburgers on the deck in 5 degree weather!!!

The cake

He blew out one of his candles!

I never would have dreamed before I became a mom how fun it would be to celebrate my Bday with a truck party!!

The new truck filled with dirt, rocks, and worms. (Ok, dirt dessert made up of pudding, cream cheese, and cool whip, candy rocks, and gummi worms:)

Playing inside is fun...

But playing outside on a sunny day in December is WAY FUN too!!!






I'm so thankful for this weather! I know it's going to change but I'm treasuring today!!!!

Chloe Quotes From Today

At lunch...
Chloe (with much enthusiasm): "It's a great day to eat!"

Before naptime we were reading in her Clubhouse Jr magazine and it asked the question, "What's the best thing about your mom?"
Chloe: "You cook."

Obviously the way to Chloe's heart is through her tummy!!!