Sleepover Hangover, Facepaint, and Theater

Hours before dawn, you two and Brady awoke for part-II of your sleepover. You guys chatted, played, and talked. When the sun rose, you all played some video games, hung out, at some pancakes that I made (5 out of 5 stars, according to Brady!), played outside, got muddy, got clean, and then swabbed the deck!

Then more play time, more fun and more hanging out.

Uncle Jeremy came to pick up Brady, and Aidan, you kindly gave Brady your favorite Toy Story Woody doll you'd had since your 1st birthday. That was so kind of you; you thoughtful, thoughtful guy!

 By mid-morning, you both were already exhausted.

But then you had an idea...facepaint! And you find our guy to do it...me!

You were all smiles before...

and after...

Then you had another idea....paint Daddy's face! So... I said... yes!

Julia, you gave me a snowman...

Aidan...you gave me a smiley face!

Then...you both decided to put on a show! Julia, you grabbed a microphone and a bouquet of flowers. I don't know if you've outgrown the purple curtain theater or not, but since it was so nice outside, this performance was held on our newly made, freshly swabbed, deck/stage!

We had Kiss and Kindergarten Classics, Moana and Gummi Bear. 

After a late sleepover night and early morning with your buddy Brady, even after face painting magic, and a live performance of awesomeness, you guys were a little wiped out. You both fell asleep in the car during errands, though you both deny it. I hope you had sweet car dreams of an awesome morning!

...And any time y'all want to paint my face, you're more than welcome to do so!

Muddy Buddies

What do you do when there is a mountain in your backyard? You climb it!

What do you do when there is a tractor in the backyard? You climb in!

And what do you do when said tractor removes said mountain, and all you're left with is a half-finished pool and a lot of dirt?

YOU MAKE MUD!

Both of your abilities to commune with your world, and find something fun and creative to do no matter the circumstances- even if things get dirty- amaze me.

So keep having fun, keep playing in the mud, and keep making a mess!


(outside)

Muddy Puddles

Very rainy night + warm October morning + bad drainage problem at Andy and Penny's house + 2 adventurous, naked, curious kids + Dad camera = 

"Muddy Puddles!"

A 2-hour adventure featuring Aidan and Julia.

Part, the first: Get suited up. If rain boots are not accessible, swim shoes will do.

Part, the second. Locate puddle. Hold Hands. Jump!

Part, the third. Dramatic explorations and discoveries.

 

Part, the fourth: Surprise visit from neighbors in various states of weather-preparedness.

 

3...2..1... MUDDY BUDDIES 4 LIFE!

 

Muddy buddies

One day as we were heading out to dinner- albeit a little early- you guys decided that you wanted to play a little game with the hose. 'Just like Peppa Pig,' you said. 

Within moments the clothes were off, you both were muddy messes, and dinner was temporarily delayed. 

Heck, what's wrong with a little good clean, I mean dirty, fun anyway!

There was painting, and throwing, mushing and mashing, lathering and layering, and a lot of laughing.

Oh yeah... And a little bit of hosing...(which didn't quite work, so bath time preceded dinner this evening...)

The end!