Block Party!

We have been playing with blocks a TON this week.  

While Amelia and I build things Joe usually drags the blocks wagon around or pushes the blocks dump truck all over the place.  Sometimes he tries to help us build things but Amelia isn't all that patient with him...

Amelia and I built a house the other day:

She even made a mom and baby out of blocks for the inside.  Oh, and that collection of blocks at the front?  That's the rocking chair...at least that's what she told me ;)

When it comes time to clean up we mix it up.  So far the favorite method of picking the blocks up is lining the wagon, dump truck and bucket up against the wall and throwing the blocks in one at a time.  It all started because I didn't want to get up....  Amelia thinks it's the greatest thing and she actually has a really good shot - she makes almost all the "baskets!"

Simple Fun

Sometimes the everyday things that entertain my children amazes me.  

Like this:

A chair and step stool = a "ride."  I am assuming it was a rollercoaster-type ride based on her actions.  She had her hands up and she was swaying from side to side while screaming.

Last month Joe developed a huge fascination with pots and pans.

For a few weeks he had a pot, pan and/or lid with him at all times.  There was no stopping him!

We have one kitchen tool that both kids are obsessed with:

I'm not exactly sure what it  (Jason knows...) but to the kids it is a butterfly pony net and a trumpet/thing to carry around and throw.

Shoes are another big one with Joe.

Specifically my work shoe - on his right foot.  He will sit around in it for up to an hour some nights!  NO idea why!

And let's not forget boxes...

Both kids (acutally ALL kids) love boxes - any shape or size!  Laundry baskets too - they are kind of like boxes.  The length of time boxes/baskets amuse kids is awesome! 

Sometimes I wonder why we need have any toys!  These two can make anything fun!