Little Chef's Academy

Yesterday, Tyler went with his friends, Kyle and Audrey to Little Chef's Academy. We bought the deal on Groupon awhile back. Tyler loves to help me cook, so I figured he'd like this class. He had fun. They made cereal-to-go muffins and a bacon, egg, and cheese burrito. They got to help the most with the muffins. The Chef had them each get the ingredients out and they all got to take turns measuring, and stirring everything. Tyler got to measure the baking powder, and honey. Every time he got his ingredient out or finished his job, he'd tell the main Chef, "I did it." He was so cute. For the burritos, they all got to crack an egg and Tyler also got to get out the tortillas. He was very proud of his food when everything was finished and they got to eat. I tried each and they were yummy. Next weekend when Grandma Shobe is here, he wants to make the muffins with her. She's in for a treat.

Zoo

Tyler went to the zoo with his friend, Pierson today. He had a blast. We haven't been to the zoo since the end of last summer and even then we had just an OK time. Today, Tyler had so much fun. Him and Pierson ran from animal to animal. I think being older and knowing the animals helped and being there with a friend always makes it better. He said his favorite part was riding the train and the monkeys. When we first got there, they were so loud and just swinging around like crazy. And I had a great time catching up with my friend, Kate.

The Rodeo

We went to the rodeo today and had lots of fun! It was nice weather too-overcast so we didn't get too hot. We had to look at all the tractors.We went to the HEB area. They had produce the kids could "buy", carrots to plant, a cow to milk and a few other things. Next, we headed to the petting zoo.We had some lunch-a good hot dog and in the second picture , Tyler is eating a funnel cake. That was the first time either of us had tried one. It was very yummy. Later on, he got cotton candy too. Again, Tyler had fun riding some of the rides this year. Last year, we weren't able to go on the Ferris Wheel, but could this year.

32 Weeks

I can't believe I'm already 32 weeks. The time has actually gone by fast.

Valentines

This is the Valentine Tyler made for his grandparents, aunts, uncle, cousin.... I think it turned out cute.

This is how my baby spent Valentines - He had to get tubes put in today and have his adenoids taken out. He actually did really well. Both procedures went great. Tyler came out of the anesthesia pretty well. Once we got home and he tried to have some juice, it made him sick several times. But after a nap and some toast he was good to go again. By this afternoon, he was running around and playing. If you saw him, you wouldn't have known he had surgery. Here are pictures-him and Daddy waiting for the doctor, Tyler right before they wheeled him away (he didn't like that), and him and Daddy being wheeled out in a wheelchair. You can tell he's a little out of it there.

SNOW

We got a little dusting of snow last night. Here are some pictures. You can see it stayed on the roofs, sidewalks, roads, but not much on the grass. The roads are very icy though. All the major highways are closed. Scott doesn't go on any highways to work and his work was still open. He made it in, just said it was very slick and slow going.

Valentine Crafts

We had great weather last week and then a cold front blew in. Now it is freezing! Today it is 22 out with a high of 35. They're even predicting snow for us here in TX. I'll believe that when I see it though. So for us stuck inside, here are a few Valentine craft ideas I found.
This Owl. Tyler made it for Daddy. They even have a template, so just print it out and let your child color or paint it. Tyler wanted to paint his.

The Love Bug here.
This is a Heart Man. Again, they have a template for you to print out.
This is a googly eye heart craft
Heart Caterpillar. Cut out hearts, glue them together like a caterpillar; add an eye to the first one and some antennas with pipe cleaners; add or draw in some feet. You can spell out I LOVE YOU on the hearts.
Foil Heart: cut two hearts out of aluminum foil. Glue them onto a piece of construction paper. Have your child paint the hearts with Q-tips. It makes a sparkly heart.