The last time we went to the Alliance Air Show was when we were dating! With E so into planes of late, we’d thought it’d be just the thing for him. The static displays were impressive and E thought it pretty darn coolio to explore inside many of them. As usual, Daddy was the walking encyclopedia (personal tour guide?) and knew the names of all the flying vehicles AND the history behind them. :)

Of course the highlight of the afternoon were the Blue Angels! And second time around, it was still a thunderously magnificent performance!!! We brought hearing protection for E cuz yes, parts of it were deafening.

During the show, E saw some kids playing with toy Blue Angel planes so midway he whispered, “Toy airplane, Daddy” and then every minute or so thereafter. :D Since it was a special outing, we got him one, reminding him again we don’t always buy everything we see or want. And he’s actually been very good about that — he will play and look at something at the store but when we tell him it’s time to go and we’re not buying it, he will relent. Sometimes later than sooner but eventually… He was delighted with his Blue Angel, of course. (For a few days? ;-P)

And the carnival came to town — it was like a mini state fair complete with midway, rides, games and more! We went the first night to check it out and E immediately wanted to ride the flying helicopters. We got our tickets only to get stopped by the operator saying he wasn’t tall enough. :( He barely missed it by maybe 1 inch or less? He was absolutely crushed. In tears, it was simply “I want to go home.” ;*( We tried again the last night and this time, with taller shoes. BINGO! We hit the jackpot. :)

Mommy started feeling a little queasy after the helicopter ride but E was on cloud nine. :) We squeezed in a few other rides with no height Nazi intrusion! ;P The bumper cars were another hit — E rode twice, once each with Mommy and Daddy.

Mommy’s first race of the season was at The Arboretum so Daddy and Son came later for a rockin’ after-party/picnic and a day at the Children’s Adventure Garden.

20K PR and a Luke’s Locker GC for coming in 1st AG. Tough race conditions, though — a sticky and warm day sandwiched by some fall-like previews. Glad to be done with this one and seeing the boys!

The highlight for him was the Water Gun Lagoon. We spent so much time in the children’s area that we barely got to browse through the Main Garden. Another time.

And we are still on a quest for library ownage! It’s been a treat to visit so many different libraries. E asks for it specifically: “I wanna go library!” Books are good for the soul. :) Many of them have enjoyable toys, games, and play areas, too. The special events and storytimes are always entertaining as well.

Then there’s the usual day-to-day wackiness we love about this little critter!

Bring on the fall fun & activities! ‘Tis truly the season in Texas… that lasts… 3 weeks? Hehe.

Smile and take a bite out of it like it’s the yummiest thing in the world!

Anyway, so Mommy’s birthday fell on the long Labor Day weekend so we did some of her favorite things – museums, made some art, inhaled fine chocolate, froyo (got our free Yogurtland b-day cup… Son consumed like there weren’t no brain freezes! :P). Then Grandparents volunteered to babysit so date night went down — enjoyed a couples massage and our beloved made-from-scratch grass jelly (discovered whilst taking child-birthing classes as expectant parents) at this fobby hole-in-the-wall.

On Labor Day, we took E to the newly opened Play Street Museum Plano… He’s been quite a few times to the one in Frisco. Such a neat, well-designed play space and with a outdoor/camping theme to boot! There may have been some tantrum-ing and tears to get him to leave. :\ But def another place to add to our rotating list of things to do with an active toddler. :)) Then we dined with Ah-Gong, Ah-Ma, Uncle Dan and Auntie Glo.

B-day celebrations that span an entire weekend are not a bad deal! Aging, on the other hand… hehe. ;p