Starbucks Revisited

We haven't been to Starbucks in quite a while.

The last times we were there - and usually the only times we are there - is with Cindy.

And so, it is no surprise that you have some special memories or feelings attached to the place.  I'm talking about the one at the corner of the HEB building.

It really isn't so much about the Cake Pops and whatnot and more of wanting to recapture those lovely feelings again, I'm sure.

So after giving all kinds of excuses every time, we finally said ok, and popped in for a Cake Pop :)

It just wasn't the same without Cindy there though. *sigh*

G3 W4 Tra La La!!!

Yes, Captain Underpants. You gotta love the guy.

And who should we see in Walmart but The Man himself!
Cue: Photo Op.

We also started on the Weird School series, and you're liking them so far.

We also got the Magformers out and you were pretty good at making a truck!

You made a few more projects and got my phone to document them :)

We got the Tangrams out as well

Seems like this was the week of dusting off less-played-with games :)

Of course, there was also some somberness this week, but it was important that we remembered.

Also, it was Uncle Lin's birthday! 

You made him the cutest little card :)

We love you, little man :)

G3 W3 The one with the Moustache

Are you just as unsurprised as I am to see Captain Underpants anything on here at all?

This week, you completed the first All-in-One Piano Book, and we embarked on Book 2!

You asked to make a puppet from one of the books we had borrowed from the library, and thank goodness our printer is also a scanner/photocopier which meant I could duplicate the page you wanted.

Also, we made GACK this week!

There were some casualties, of course. Namely, a lego man, and your shirt.
A little bit of googling and vinegar later, your t shirt was good as new :)

Another exciting thing was that while we were out getting the mail, the trash came.
It was pretty exciting for you to see how the contraption on the truck worked to pick the trashcan up and empty it.

And then, of course, we have the creepy Mario moustache. :P

Current Favorite TV Show in The World

"Mommy, I have memorized the entire Duck Tales theme song, including the 'extended edition' parts!"

G3 W2 aka Farm Kids

I can't remember what brought it up, but you requested we borrow the Ninja Cowboy Bear books again :) I think they're adorable, and you like the Ninja Cowboy Bear game at the end of the book.

We also had the usual Dav Pilkey fare besides learning about more serious subjects.

We continued learning about other cultures

and revisited some more familiar ones as well.

I love getting to enjoy and explore new stories with you,and seeing them through your eyes.

Have I mentioned I introduced you to Calvin and Hobbes and you fell in love? :)

A special treat this week was Maddie visiting her Pop Pop next door before her school term started.  You also made a new friend - his name escapes me now - but he was quite friendly.

You guys had a grand time on the trampoline, playing The Bottle Challenge and petting the horses.

We also brought out the Circuit set again for you to tinker with, which you appreciated.

You love wearing your Goggles and hey, if there's no harm done, what the hey.

You thought that it was hilarious when you noticed how the description for a photo on one of our online books was different from what it actually was. :)

Last but not least, can I say I am at least a little bit envious of you being able to share a loveseat with Chris Pratt!?