What a difference a year makes!

A couple weeks ago we had a MOPS fieldtrip to the fire station. I was a little nervous because this time last year we tried the same trip and Luke and I ended up leaving with him screaming and me in tears because he would not listen, stand still or do anything that I wanted him to do....and my patience was thin because I was 8 months pregnant! This year could not have been better, Luke listened to the firemen, walked around the station, and enjoyed seeing the truck. I am amazed at how different Luke is at 3 than he was at 2, so much more enjoyable and easy to take places! And a special thank you to Grandma for coming as my back-up in case we had a repeat of last year, here are some pictures....

Running out of ideas for indoors....

It is SO hot outside this week, and we have about exhausted my ideas for indoor activities. Here is what we have been doing....

We have painted (thank goodness for washable paints!)

Made our own playdough...

Played pin-the-flag-on-the-mailbox (long story)

Made our own musical instruments...

Tried out our halloween costume early....

Attacked Daddy in the tunnel (my personal favorite) :-)

And Abby took her first few steps holding onto her shopping cart! I don't think she realized the cart was going to move, but when it did, she just held on and went with it!