Check Up

Timmy had his 3 year old check up the week after his birthday.  We found a great pediatrician (Doctor Gus).  Timmy did very well.  He didn't need any shots. He was very happy about that.  He measured at almost 37 inches in height (which puts him at about 32% on the chart) and 26.6 lbs in weight (which puts him at about 4% on the chart).  Doctor is not worried because he is still on the chart, he is growing proportionately and he is a happy and healthy boy.  We don't need to see Doctor Gus until July when it is Benny's turn for a check up.

Snow!

Last week winter decided to give us one last blast.  We ended up with at least 6 inches of snow.
The photos below show how much snow fell in about a 2 1/2 hour period.  

Happy Birthday Timmy

On Sunday Feb 24th, we celebrated Timmy's 3rd Birthday!  Grandma and Grandpa were here along with Aunt Leslie, Uncle Steve, Aunt Jill and Uncle John.  Aunt Jen couldn't make it because she had to work at the last minute (you were missed!).  Anyway, Timmy wanted a train party so we went to Choo Choo Johnnies for our cake and ice cream (we had lunch at the house).  Timmy did much better with the candle this year, but it is still a work in progress.

I made Thomas cupcakes.

 They brought Timmy's ice cream and cupcake out on the train.

 Timmy wanted to sit with Uncle Steve. Can you see his apprehensive face?

 Timmy let Benny blow out his candle.

 Timmy really enjoyed his ice cream.

Before we went to Choo Choo Johnnies, Timmy opened up his gifts.  He received a Lightning McQueen pillow and a custom made quilt from Aunt Leslie and Uncle Steve.  He received some cool clothes from Grandma and Grandpa as well as a WALL-E lamp (which by the way works great as a nightlight). By this time, Benny speaks up and says, "Hey, where are the toys?"  Aunt Jill comes through with the Duplo Lego Farm.  I have to say that both boys play with those Legos everyday. 

D is for Dinosaur!

A few weeks ago Benny was working on the letter "d" for school, so we decided to take a field trip up to Rockford, IL to see Jane the T-Rex at the Burpee Museum of Natural History.

Here is a picture of Benny with Jane.

 Oh no, Look out behind you!

Inside the museum was and exhibit called "Rick's Pics".  The exhibit was all about the band "Cheap Trick". 

The display included many guitars.

 as well as photos and concert memorabilia.

 

Going through the exhibit all I could think about was listening to my Aunt Cyndi's Cheap Trick records when I was young.

Right next to the Burpee Museum, was the Discover Center.  This was a museum dedicated only to children of all ages.  There was a lot to do and see at this museum and we could have easily stayed there all day.

Benny had a blast at the water table.

 Timmy did too once we pulled him away from the trains.

 Timmy loved the trains.

 Timmy also loved playing with the farm equipment.

All in all, we had a fun day.  I think a return visit to Rockford will be planned soon.