We’re May’d out! We didn’t waste a minute of it, that’s for sure.
This was a totally spontaneous frolic amongst the bluebonnets while swinging by to see Daddy scrimmage. Compare with the epic hands-in-air-get-me-outta-here pose from Ennis two years ago. Tried to get him to re-create it. :)
He’s matured. Just a tad.
Earth Day at Fair Park made for an awesome day of exploration — so many booths and tons of great information.
The Lego station was a looooooong stop for this builder.
Final product w/ some help from Daddy.
E willingly chose applesauce over a cupcake (of the BBQ bacon order). Mama has taught him well.
Daddy got chosen to ref for the AUDL as Dallas’ first pro ult frisbee team, The Roughnecks, start playing. We’ve been hanging out on the sidelines for some games and E’s making friends, as usual.
Grandpa Bob is the nicest white ah-gong!
Oh, just hanging w/ Darth.
Can’t ever get enough of fire engines.
Just a taste of our upcoming stay on the beach…
Scoping out the ‘nastics (as he calls it) scene.
Getting back in the water.
WM Dallas, it’s been too long. Miss those rocking chairs.
Trying out piano playing at an Asian festival. Of course.
Found out our much yearned for place for hot grass jelly and tofu pudding finally found a new location to re-open. Made for a perfect Mother’s Day visit.
Then we meet up with the fam at the new WF. (Though, not our first visit, hehe). They have an awesome kid-friendly upper eating area — not too crowded and ample space for horsing around.
Then we surprised Daddy with an early birthday cake!
On his actual b-day, we got him chili crab and some other Singaporean eats. And of course, since it has become tradition…
Snapped a quick one before digging in. Compare years one, two, and three!
So we went to Day Out with Thomas this year but forwent the train ride… He was all about the trikes last year — this time, he rode on one for like a minute and was off to the next thing. He’s into building and hands-on activities now. Oh and he took just a quick glance at Thomas when he rode in. “Do you want a picture with Thomas?” “No.” Guess you can infer he’s over him. Wah, wah, wah.
Hats off to Eric Carle, a beloved author:
He emphatically wanted to Strider instead of run this race. “I want to bike it like Uncle Dan did at that other race.”
Cheering squad at the start again!
But then Strider-ing is pretty much like running on a bike. :P
And who doesn’t love the après-workout noshing? :)
The venue at Little Elm Park was scenic, with great views (especially at sunset) of Lake Lewisville, a playground with interesting structures, beach, sand volleyball court and hiking trails.
Flirty or just friendly? The latter, please!
Other snapshots from E’s bodacious social scene (haha):
Worst hair salon visit to date! He acted perfectly ready for a haircut and just unexpectedly broke down (as in flailing arms/legs & loud tears) upon arrival. He was mostly inconsolable until the very end. Then we played with the trains there for a like an hour and all was okay again in his world. ;-)
He was juuuust shy (like a hair — maybe from that cut, ha!) of riding the jeeps at Frisco Safety Town. Huge letdown. :(
One of the teen workers let him at least sit on one for awhile… until an older dude shooed him away. Grown-ups always ruin everything. Hehe.
Peepin’ Elias. No worries, it’s legit.
Finally got a pic with all 3 of Mommy’s BFF’s girlies!
Schweatiness.
Always all smiles for i.c.! It’s even sweeter when it’s free. :)
Chef Elias cookin’ up a storm at school.
And this is how he crashes. ;P Or…. pretends to!
Yep, it’s spring {allergy season} in Texas. :] Did you know that NTX registered the fifth highest pollen counts in the nation? We found some natural allergy drops specific to the region that seem to be helping. E isn’t too bothered by it, at least.
The fear of the Easter Bunny seems to be a thing of the past.
Though he was still a tad bit shy… ;P
Egg “hunting”… More like egg-grabbing. But thankfully, we didn’t go to some of the ones that were in the news with tramplings and hoarding parents.
We made it to more than one hunt but E was content in getting just a few eggs. :)
City of Plano brought out some of their service vehicles for a touch-the-truck.
Kiddies (w/ parents in tow?) flock and wait in line to honk the horn of a garbage truck. :D
More here and there’s:
I’ll drive a boat before I drive a car. :)
But lounging is just as good…
Made it to our annual Firefly Run! Year 7 and going strong!
Found another bunny. Similar shy pose?
Seeing off the runners at the start line. E was getting his game face on before his own run.
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Neat-o to see our designs throughout the event – signage, backdrops, flags, pennants, bibs and thousands of runners donning this year’s tee.
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Then he took off!
Stopped mid-race to help Uncle Dan direct traffic.
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Crossed the finish!
Post-run goodies in the VIP lounge and chillin’ at the after-party.
We hosted a family get-together/dinner for Easter and E’s (belated) birthday.
The star dish was Daddy’s prime rib. Bacon wrapped scallops, shrimp and Asian-glazed salmon made it all surf ‘n turf. And of course, can’t forget the veggies and sides.
But E was most excited about his Storm Trooper cake! Auntie Angeline wasn’t available to bake for us this year but we managed to find another lady.
It’s nice when you only need three candles. :)
He totally got the candle-blowing thing down.
Storm Trooper stabbing…
Then on second thought, feeling sorry for him? Haha.
The beheading…
Not the brain!
Fuhgeddaboudit, just let me eat my birthday cake!
He found his own birthday hat. How resourceful!
Leftover Storm Trooper head for breakfast? Don’t mind if I do, he says. :)
So we let him know that he can now tell people he is three and not two. His response: “I don’t want to be 3. Can I go back and be 2?” We hear you, Son. We hear you!
