Observations of us
Last week it was a challenge to keep Ben indoors while he had croup. We did lots of little projects to try and keep busy. Ben’s favorite was playing with his Star Wars Lego. But he also enjoyed doing some good old fashioned easel painting – Star Wars Themed!
Ben found this picture for inspiration (who he calls Padme but I thought was Queen Amidala)
and he used his favorite colour…..
and this is the finished product!!
Lightning McQueen is once again starring on the big screen. McQueen and his side kick Mater made Ben’s day today. He just loved Cars 2 with it’s wonderful characters old and new.
He did jump on my lap a few times through the movie a little scarred but seconds later it was all smiles and laughing. I enjoyed it as well….. maybe not as good as the original.
But it got big thumbs up from Ben!!
Linking up with Paisley Jade – Things I am Loving xo and Life Made Lovely – Life Made Lovely Monday
Today we went bowling. Ben has been asking us to go for ….. well forever. He watched an episode of ‘Handy Manny’ that was at a bowling alley. After that every time he saw a sign about bowling he reminded us that we needed to go. We had planned on going to our local bowling alley. But unfortunately it was badly damaged in the recent floods. We ended up at Loganholme. It is half way between us and Al and Claire. So we all went bowling…. YAY!
The kids loved it! Ben, Hugo and even Evie all had a go. The kids had the aid of bumpers and ramps to assist them. Unfortunately Claire and I did not have this assistance…. we could have used it!! It has been about twenty years since I went bowling last! But I did get one STRIKE (no skill involved – complete fluke). Claire however did have a very unique bowling style to assist her! The Dads took a while to warm up and probably would have liked to play another game. But little people needed to have lunch. Ben and Hugo particularly enjoyed the day…. I am not sure what they enjoyed more the bowling or the chips they got as a special treat.
Boys!! Ben’s favorite things are sticks, stones, string and bark. He loves nothing more than collecting sticks. I even found one in the fridge this week! I also forgot to clean out Ben’s pockets before doing the washing. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I opened the washing machine lid. There was so much bark covering the clothes. Even after I had taken all the clothes out I had to vacuum out the bark from the machine….TWICE!! Oh I love Ben….snips and snails and puppy dog tails!!
Linking up with Paisley Jade – Things I am Loving xo and Life Made Lovely Monday.
Bonnie is our family dog. She is more than a dog to us. She is wonderful company. We love her to bits!! Andrew and I bought her soon after we bought our first home. She has been with us eight years. Ben calls her Pup Pup. If you have noticed in our photos she is never far away from Ben. This is how I found Ben and Bonnie early Sunday morning. Oh poor Bonnie!!!!
Over the last week we have had some of the coldest weather I can remember. Ohhhh it’s been chilly. We are blessed with wonderful sunshine most of the year (even in winter). So when we have some cold miserable weather geezzz we know about it.
But someone was smiling down on us today and the warm sun was back – so lovely. We took a last minute detour on our way home today to a new park in Springfield. I have to say I thought Andrew was out of his mind wanting to go to a new park on the Queens Birthday public holiday. Yes the park was packed but how does the saying go ‘the more the merrier’. There is an awesome water play area….. awesome!! But we were not prepared for that. They also have fabulous play equipment and swings. But what was extra special was the amazing grass and garden pyramids, steep hills and great big steps. Just perfect for climbing, jumping and rolling. Ben (and Andrew) had the best time! Definitely heading back here!!
