Do you want to build a snowman?

So given the odd time of the Packer game yesterday - Patrick and I had an agenda for the morning: Get James up early, tired out, and then down for an early nap so we could get him up and ready to go to a friends house for the Packer game. 

The 6:30 alarm on on Sunday was a little rough - but it paid off to see kick-off!

Our plan to tire him out was playing outside. Stomping around in boots and snow pants will wear anyone out! 

Patrick decided to build a snowman on the deck so we could see it inside. 

James sorta helped - but also thought it was a fantastic slide! 

 

 Building the base! 

Adding the face - oreo cookies and a carrot nose. 

Note this was the second carrot - James snacked on the first while building. 

I was super pumped that he chose the carrots over the cookies - but I think the cookies were hidden. 

 

Check out their hard work! 

 

There were high hopes that this photo could be posted as a "VICTORY" picture after the game - sadly no go.  We actually came home to a faceless snowman - the sun did a number on his face and everything fell off. I think he was as sad as we were with the outcome of the Packer game :( 

We did have a great time at the Meiller's though, despite the game's outcome.

James and Robin ate their way through the afternoon --- jello jigglers, chips, cookies and brownies. 

Don't worry - he managed to house 3 hardboiled eggs (white part only!) when he got home 

--- so it balances out... right?!? 

 

And check out this big kid? Loved playing at Grady's activity table! 

Saturday we decided it was time for another haircut --- found a place that was kid friendly and prepped him all day about going to meet Autumn and the ice cream he would get post haircut. 

He seemed ready! 

 

The car seat was a BIG hit - we also brought Buzz and Woody and treats and a Little Einstein's video... we were ready! 

Overall - he did pretty well - the buzzer is still a bit scary - but for the most part - it was a success! 

Thanks Autumn - we will be back :) 

 

Post haircut ice cream --- he is shouting "victory" while eating it. 

 A small victory - but a victory nonetheless!