SNAILS!!

Rainy days bring out the snails which fascinate JD. We collected all we could find this afternoon and watched them crawl around. Lulu doesn't get it. She just wants JD to play ball with her. Snips and Snail and Puppy dog tails. That's what little boys are made of.

Reunion

To celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the dedication of our church building they decided to have a reunion and invite all the "old timers" to come and reminisce. On the doors of the building was this picture of dad. Underneath it said, "Elmer Riding says come in and enjoy the building but keep it clean." To bad he couldn't be at the celebration. He would have enjoyed all the memories.

Happy Birthday Party

JD's actual birthday was Tuesday but we had a party with all his friends today.
We went to his favorite inflatable playground where there were tall slides.

And JD was extra silly in the BIG bouncy house.

All the children gathered for a picture.

All that jumping meant snacks were in order.

JD blew out the candles on his dinosaur cake.

He opened his presents.

WOW - a Transformer. It was a super fun party. Thanks to everyone who came.

Happy Birthday

I can't believe my baby is FIVE years old today. Where does the time go? To celebrate his birthday we went to Kindergarten round up and registered for school.
I have transferred him to be in the elementary nearest to my school. I feel better having him close by. My boy looks so little sitting on the steps of BIG SCHOOL.

After our tour of the school we went to Gatti Town for lunch and games. (Teachers eat free on Tuesday -- WOO HOO!)

This adorable little puppy smothered JD with birthday kisses. NO - we did not bring him home. It was tempting though.

We went to the playground where JD was on the look out for pirates.

All that play required a colorful popcorn snack.

Grandpa came by with this fabulous scooter. JD loves having wheels that go fast.

Another Fun Filled Saturday

Saturday has become JD's favorite day of the week. He wakes up on Saturday morning and says, "Is it Saturday?" When I say, "yes" he cheers. I guess it is easy to see why little boys like Saturday when you see what we've done. WARNING -- LOTS of pictures follow.
We started our Saturday at a Primary activity. We learned about Moses.

Then, the children played tug-o-war across the Red Sea.

Next was the parable of the 10 virgins and the children passed water from one person to the next to see who could fill their lamps with oil (or their buckets with water) the fastest.

Our second event was the state menudo cook-off. YUM!! (or in my case yuk) JD and I don't eat menudo but we enjoy the festivities.

Here's something my mother never would have allowed -- spending $3 on a carnival ride.

Make that $6 since we rode two.

I had a great picture of the Harley Any Menudo booth --- then this fat guy walked in front of the sign. He must have been discussing the menudo recipe because he would not move so I took the picture anyway.

Menudo no -- funnel cake - YES!!!! Now THAT is yummy.

Here we are in front of the booth where grandpa's friend Eva was cooking. Dad and grandpa are relaxing in the back.

Disney on Ice

Our weekend adventure was to see Disney on Ice.
Of course, any show of this sort has to include cotton candy. This particular bag came with a lovely Mater hat.

We had a front row seat to see the cars.

And, the blue but monkey from the Lion king.

JD loved the Cars and the Lion King. Even The Little Mermaid was ok -- after all it has fish and an evil octopus lady. The whole second half of the show was Tinker Bell -- UGH!!! I don't know who was more bored by Tinker Bell JD or George.

Party Fun

One of JD's friends invited him to a birthday party on Saturday. He had loads of fun.
Here's a scary picture. A whole room full of 4 and 5 year olds. Now you know why everyone has their party at a gym --- who wants this gang in their house??!!

JD loved the roller coaster car.

He jumped with the birthday girl.

I think the ball pit is his favorite.

YUM - VERY VERY blue cupcake. That will turn your poop blue little boy!