Closets Are For Sleeping

Today I put Andrew down for a nap even though he didn’t want to.  I put him in his bed and locked the door to ensure he would stay in his room.  I hate doing this, but he still needs a nap or we have a rough rest of the day.  After a screaming fit, it was quiet in his room.  I went upstairs to check on him and he was no where to be found.  A slight panic over came me as I looked in his bed and the chair, he often sleeps in the chair, why instead of his bed, I don’t know. You would think the bed would be more comfy.  I looked under his bed and by the toys and then looked in the closet.  That is where I found him curled up, sound asleep on a blanket there.  He looked so comfy and was snoring that I didn’t move him but let him sleep there.  Oh the adventures of a 2 year old.

A Hot Wheels Addiction?

Andrew loves cars, especially hot wheels cars.  He got a few cars and a track set for his birthday, but Aaron felt that wasn’t enough.  On Saturday, I went to a baby shower and Aaron and Andrew did some hot wheel shopping.  They came back with 20 hot wheel cars and 3 sets of tracks!  They had a great time testing out each car on the track and making some long tracks. 

Andrew always has at least a car in each hand and they go everywhere with him.

Great Time with Great Friends

Friday we met my friend Sarah and her family at Riverfront Park in Spokane.  Sarah and her family live outside of Phoenix and were in Spokane visiting family and we haven't seen each other in forever!  It was so great hanging out with Sarah, Jeremy, Elizabeth and Andrew (yes, she has an Andrew too.)

Andrew and I walking into the park.  When you let a 2 year old lead the way, it takes quite awhile to get where you are going.

We bought day passes for the park and rode some rides.  This was the first time Andrew has been on a ride.  He wasn’t too sure at first, but then loved it.

He loved riding on the train.  He loves trains!

Our pass included an IMAX movie.  We saw a movie about orangutans and elephants.  This was the first movie Andrew has seen and he did really well.  He loved how silly the orangutans are.

Afterwards we did some miniature golfing.  He did great the first few holes and then had a meltdown.  It is so hard being 2 and not get a nap.

 

 

 

 

 

After taking a little break, we rode the carousel.  Andrew didn’t like the horses and was content sitting on the bench and going around. We then played in the splash park and on the red wagon. 

On the way back to the car, Andrew fell asleep on my shoulders.  He was one tired boy.

After spending the day at the park, we went back to Sarah’s Aunt and Uncle’s house for dinner and to play some more. Elizabeth loved pulling Andrew around in the tractor. Andrew had a good time playing guitar hero and the piano.

Thanks for such a great day Sarah!  We loved seeing you and playing!  Phoenix is too far away!

Happy 2nd Birthday Andrew!

We had a great time celebrating Andrew’s birthday with family and friends.  We had a race car theme birthday since Andrew LOVES cars!  Aarons parents came up from Wenatchee and spent the weekend with us, as well as all my family came to his party.

One of my friends makes cakes and she made Andrew’s cake in trade for some scrapbooking I will do for her.  I thought it turned out great!

The food table

The activity table.  I made car crayons and a road to color.  We also had make your own race car stickers.

We bought Andrew a car mat for his birthday and he was so excited when he saw it!  He gotten woken up from his nap and was not happy about it.  He came downstairs and needed a snuggle. He then wanted a drink, so we got off the couch to get one and he was throwing a fit about something.  He walked onto the mat, looked down and saw the cars and the mat and it from throwing a fit to “wow, cars” all at once.  It was so funny to see the instant change in his behavior once he saw the cars.  He and Aaron decided to try it out before the party.

I also made goodie bags for all the kids.  The kids loved them!

The birthday boy!  (Yes, I made his shirt too.)

Some fun pictures from the party.

Andrew and his birthday cupcake.  He actually tried blowing out his candles, he needed a little help from dad though.  He thought they were so good that he had two cupcakes.  I figured, why not, it’s your birthday.

Present time!  Andrew got some really great presents.  He is definitely spoiled by all!  He had the unwrapping part down.  We didn’t even have to tell him to take the paper off, he just started ripping.

We opened all the presents so everyone could play with them and Aaron and Tyler got started on putting the bike together from Grandpa and Grandma Wright.  They barely got it together before Andrew climbed on.  When Andrew wasn’t riding it, Tyler had to hide it so he could put the decals on it.

Some fun family pictures.  We had a family BBQ after Andrews party since we were all together.

Three handsome men before church.

Getting in some last minute play time with Grandpa before they went home.