Bike-a-thon

Tyler had a bike-a-thon at school last Friday.  They were scored in 5 areas-having the bike in working order, riding in a straight line, riding in a even narrower straight line, riding through cones, and riding in a circle.  Only those without training wheels were actually scored, but all the kids could participate if they wanted.  Molly and I  went to watch Tyler.  It was, of course, when the cold front came in, so it was windy and 50 degrees out.  Plus Tyler was 3rd from the last to go.  It was a little chilly!!

Molly's New Toy

I have been looking for some slide/climber toy on craigslist and finally scored a great one for $20!!  It is a Step 2 All Sports Climber, so you can shoot a ball through a hoop and the opposite side has a hole to throw a football through-I don't see Molly doing much of that.  But she loves the slide!!  I can't believe it was only $20!

Molly's Stats

Molly had her 18 month check up the other day.  She weighed 22 lbs. 8 oz. moving her up to the 23%.  She was 31 1/2 inches tall putting her in the 44%.  

Molly loves Mr. Freezes. 

They were coloring a picture for Daddy

Our busy weekend

This past weekend was a busy one for us.  We had something fun planned each day.  Friday evening, we had the Hoffmann Hoedown.  It was a PTA fundraiser for the school.  There were lots of fun games and food.  Molly even had a blast doing the games. 

Saturday we went to the pumpkin patch. The kids had fun even though it was hot.  It should not be 84 degrees in Oct. at the pumpkin patch.

This is the best picture I could get of the two of them.  Molly was not a fan of sitting on the hay.

 

Molly loved the bounce house. I couldn't believe she went in and didn't mind falling so much.  Tyler wouldn't go in these till he was at least 2 1/2 yrs old.

Both kids loved the petting zoo.  Tyler got to hold a chicken and rabbit.

I had Molly in with Tyler for this train ride, but she wanted out right before it started.  He said it was pretty bumpy, so we're probably lucky she got out.

I saw on Pinterest to drill a design into your pumpkin and I knew Tyler would love that. 

Sunday, our church has their annual church picnic at Morgans Wonderland.  It's a huge park with lots to do.  It was fun!  I just took Tyler.  Scott brought Molly home for lunch and nap after church and really, football was on too.  It would have been a lot for a tired girl and plus it was 94 degress out.  Crazy!!  Here are pictures from that.

Tyler and his friend, Jackson

They had a water area, so my little engineer got right to work

 

They had fishing, several people caught some big catfish.

Tyler leaned fishing takes time and sadly, we didn't catch anything. 

 I don't have pictures of even half the things at this park.  They had a train ride, carousel, sensory village with a store to shop in, cars to design, horses to ride and other cool things; we did the water cannons and the remote controlled boats; there were several playgrounds, a gym with tons of activities, and even an off-road adventure ride.  We'll be going back.  Molly would have loved it too, so I'll have to take her one day by herself.  

Crazy, busy weekend, but fun!

Austin Trip

A week and a half ago we went to Austin for the WVU vs Texas game.  We are WVU fans and it was a great game with WVU winning.  Scott's parents, sister from CO, and his brother and his wife all were there.  His parents rented a condo for us all to stay in and we had a nice time.  Here are just a bunch of pictures from the trip.

My sweet family!  Yes, I know, Molly needs a WVU shirt.

The Shobes

Scott with his brother, Brett and sister, Stacey

Aunt Stacey teaching Tyler terrible hand signals.

Aunt Stacey brought Tyler those little capsule that you soak in water & then they turn into sponges.

Molly loved Uncle Brett and loved climbing on him and sitting with him.

Molly and Grandmom having tea.

Molly & Aunt Stacey

Molly adored Portia and was constantly petting and kissing her on the head.

My two sweet kiddos!!

Tyler was nervous to go down this fire pole and wanted help, but I refused to.  Finally he did it himself and loved it.

 

Kitty Corner from the condo was a fire station.  We went over there and asked for a  tour. 

18 Months

I can't believe this sweet little things is 18 months old.  She is growing too fast.  I need her to stay my little baby. I did that huge post a month or so back, so there is not much to update.  She has her 18 month check up Friday and I'll post her stats.  If you remember, Miss Molly will only wear her sandals.  I got her some cute, brown suede boots I want her to wear, so I put them out hoping she would find them and want to play with them.  I also have another pair of sandals out, tennis shoes, and then I put out these rain boots that used to be Tyler's.  So far, she will only put on the rain boots and she loves them!

A new thing Molly loves to do is play with play-doh.  It keeps her entertained while I cook or do dishes.

Also, if you remember she is a picky eater.  She ate carrots the other day, which was huge for her.  Yesterday, she didn't want anything to do with carrots, but she wanted green beans.  Now, she'd only put them in her mouth, squish down on them, and then take them out, but it's a start.  She likes to have a string cheese when Tyler does, but she doesn't eat it at all. 

I got Molly some new sign books that show kids doing signs and she loves them.  Tyler did too.  She picks up signs so quickly.  She signs:  more, milk, water, bath, please, finish, airplane, book, boat, butterfly, cookie, wind, hot, cold, car, truck, flower, butterfly, turtle, rabbit, bird, and ball.  She does talk too.  She mostly says: Mama, Dada, Ivy, yep, yea, up, moo for cow, woof for dog, and she shakes her head no.

Pumpkin Patch

Molly and I went to the MOPS play date today at the pumpkin patch and had a good time.  Here are some pictures from it.