Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Lego Land Discovery Center Review

We recently went to visit the Lego Land Discovery Center at Grapevine Mills Mall.
I really didn't do my research, but just knew I wanted something to do while we were in town.
Make sure you book on-line! You get a discount, plus you will be guaranteed entrance.
Also, you don't have to wait in the same line as those that have to buy there tickets.

We got there about 9:45 and were at the beginning of the line.

When you first get there you go to a ten minute professor Brick Brack introduction of Legos.
He goes over how legos are made. I am sure older kids would appreciate this, it won't over my kids heads.

After that you ride one of the two rides. It was a little scary at first. You are trying to rescue the princess. If your child can't walk they can't ride the ride. Luckily, we had a grandparent there who could hold the baby.

Afterwards we went to see the 3-D movie, Bob the Builder.
My three and five year old liked the movie a lot.
I love to see kids stick their hands out at 3-D movies.

The best part of Lego Land was the miniature version of Dallas and Fort Worth Landmarks.
My son loved the Cowboys and Rangers stadiums.
It is amazing to see!

There is also another ride, lego car building with ramps, and two play areas.
My kids loved the big play area.
Make sure your kids have socks to play on the big play area.
It was like a glorified mall play ground to me.
It would be hard to imagine older kids liking the Discovery Center.

Overall, it is a fun place to take the younger kids to play.
It is a little pricey.
It was very clean!!!!
And finally, my kids were able to each get a souvenir.
We got a cheap, make your own lego guy for $3 each.


Sunday, April 24, 2011

My Birthday




My birthday was this past Monday.
One of the main things I asked for was to just spend time with the fam, and we did!
We woke up with doughnuts!
We sold our car.
We went to dinner at one of my favorite restaurants,
but discovered I think I like it better as a date night.

After dinner we opened gifts. I got a griddle/grill pan, new skillet and a new workout shirt.

Cole and the kids did great with the gifts!
Thanks for celebrating me!

Monday, October 12, 2009

tea towels



I have a large stack of kitchen towels that have still been in the packages since I got married. No, I didn't just get married. I have been married for 6 1/2 years!!!! So I decided I wanted to jazz them up a bit and some of you might be getting these as Christmas gifts:) The problem with flour sack towels is they are not even. So when I fold them you can see all of the edges from the other layers.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Open Ended Art-Mosaics:Egg Shells


Finally, my LO's egg mosaics are up!!! Sorry it took so long. Don't you love the mermaid? The second one she really didn't use enough glue so the egg shells are not really stuck on the sheet. Oh, well! Look at some more great creative minds at work!

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Grandparent gift




What do you give to Grandparents that pretty much have everything? Well, I am always trying to give them something unique and from my kiddos. Their grandfather loves coffee!!!!! So I had Chloe design some one of a kind coffee cup holders. We bought some cups and a bag of his favorite blend and there you go a unique gift!!!!

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Open Ended Art-Mosaics

This is our next project, egg shells!



We didn't quite get around to open ended art last week. I was planning on doing a lid mosaic. So here it is. She wanted to add some drawing to her artwork. Get involved with Open Ended Art by going here.

edible crayons



I have been on a blogging break I guess??? We went out of town and then my little boy was sick, so I am finally uploading some pics! I made these edible crayons from here for my daughter to take for her snack day at school. They are not perfect by any means, but still fun!