Random Cuteness

These are just a few pics I got of Michael.  He is always up to something funny.  He loves anything silly!

He got a hold of the broom and started sweeping.  This is not such a bad thing...especially when he grows taller than the broom.  I'd love a little helper!

Sneaky little guy climbed up on the chair and got a hold of my mug.

He wanted a piece of corn on the cob.  He chowed down!!

Saturday morning entertainment in the kitchen.  He loves to pull out all the pots, pans, bowls, and spoons.  Maybe he's a future chef?  Or maybe he just likes to make a mess :)

 My little stinker!

Chuck E. Cheese

Today was Michael's first time to Chuck E. Cheese.  We weren't planning on going, it was just a spur-of-the-moment decision.  My mom and I were running errands this morning, and Michael was doing pretty good.  Then around lunch time, he started to get fussy.  It was his lunch time, and he was tired.  Not a good combo.  My mom and I were hungry too, so we were deciding what to do for lunch.  First, we had to figure out where to go.  Then the fussier Michael got, we started talking about take-out.  We didn't think he'd last through a meal at a restaurant.  As I was driving through the parking lot, we spot Chuck E. Cheese.  How about pizza?!?!  Here was our thought process:

1. Michael has never been in there
2. Pizza sounded good.
3. It would be loud enough with enough activity and new things for him, that maybe we could all have a bite to eat and enjoy ourselves without a toddler melt-down.

SUCCESS!!!  He had a blast.  He ran all around the place.  They have a section just for little ones Michael's size, and it was perfect.  He rode a horse, drove a truck, talked on the phone, and slid down the slide countless times.  He didn't eat much lunch, but it was fun.  We'll definitely be back!

4th of July Weekend

Let's talk about the July 4th weekend.  In a nutshell it was great!  Super busy, but lots of fun.

Saturday we had a family bbq at our place.  My dad cooked a brisket all day on Friday, and it was yummy.  We also had a ton of other food like chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob, and I made some fancy patriotic cupcakes.  Check out the pics below.

aren't they pretty? :)  tasty too

Here are some action shots of the afternoon.  A good time was had by all!

Chef Ted!

Michael showing off on his school bus.

Grandma's wanted to play too!

Isn't he cute :)

It was a long fun day!!

We did it all over again on Sunday with some friends, but I didn't take any pictures of that.

Monday was the actual 4th.  We got up in the morning and went to the local parade.  Michael had fun watching the floats and waving at everyone.  He really enjoyed the fire trucks and their loud sirens. It was so hot outside, everyone was melting, but that's what is expected in July in Houston!

We were lucky that we got to see the fireworks from our backyard that night.  Michael slept through the loud bangs and Tucker didn't bark!  It was not fun to get up for work the next day.

Speaking of Tucker, here's a shot of the little guy!