Dublin Carnival

Last week we tried several times to get Dave to the Dublin Carnival. But once it rained before we were even able to get in the car and then the next night we arrived at the carnival and it started to rain, thunder and lightening so we were forced to go back home. So we were all excited to see that the carnival was extended into this week! So last night we headed over for some fun.

First thing first, to go fishing!

Dave caught one large shark, which entitled him to one small prize!

Then he thought he would like to ride in a truck!

Dave driving his blue truck.

Then he spotted this tank to take a ride on. The guy that was running the ride was very nice.

Enjoying every second of the ride.

Getting ready for take-off.

Going up!

And he's off!! This was by far his favorite ride. Maybe his next flight will be a real plane.

A treat for Daddy

When we were out shopping the other day, Dave spotted a new fishing lure that he wanted to get for Chris. As you can see it's rather large, but being a good Dad, Chris tried it for a few casts. And then talked Dave into that we might not be in the right type of water to use that lure. So they have it saved in their tackle box for when they are in deeper water areas.

Fishing has really made Dave learn some patience!

And sadly this was the only little fish that they caught all afternoon.

I just thought this one was a good picture and had to include it.

The Pies Way of...

putting on swimmies!!

Buyers Choice

Today, we had plans to go out the Steph, but due to the yucky unpredictable weather, we thought it best to find something to do inside. So we thought that a trip to Buyers Choice would be a good idea. Above Dave is checking out eh Christmas tea party scene for Nan.

After, walking down the stone path a few house, we found the best house, were you could try on a bunch of different hats, we really did have a good laugh!

"How about this one?"

"This ones too big, too big, too big!"

"This one is too floppy!"

"Ohh, that's better."

A very serious hat.

"This one tickles."

"Is this one of backwards or something?"

This one is not for me!

"This feels like I have a skunk on my head!!!!!"

"That's enough hats for me for one day."

In awe of Santa and his reindeer.

Checking out the ice skating carolers.

Santa's workshop complete with his Elves!

Thoughts...

"Children laugh an average of three hundred or more times a day; adults laugh an average of five times a day. We have a lot of catching up to do."

Heather King, Crib Notes

Chuck E Cheese

Today, was a family day! And on family days Dave gets to decide what we do together. Sometimes, he decides to go fishing, or watch a movie together but today, he thought, a trip to Chuck E Cheese would be good idea.

Chris and Dave having a race to knock over as many ducks as they can.

Dave's most favorite game, you get to put out fires! And Chris thought maybe it would be good practice for fire school!

Dave trying to get the ball past the sneaky jungle animals.

Chris testing his strength!

Taking a shot at ski ball.

And Dave's other favorite game, you push the button to drop a huge bouncy ball into holes to win different amounts of tickets.

Pay it Forward!

I was so lucky to be one of the first three to respond to Melissa's Pay it Forward challenge! So now it's your turn to have a chance!

So here's how it works:

Pay It Forward

1. Be one of the first THREE BLOGGERS to leave a comment on this post, which then entitles you to a handmade item from me.

2. Winners must post this challenge on their own blog, meaning that you will Pay It Forward, creating a handmade gift -anything!- for the first THREE BLOGGERS who leave a comment on YOUR post about this giveaway!

3. The gift that you send to your 3 friends can be from any price range and you have 365 days to make/ship your item. This means you should be willing to maintain your blog at least until you receive your gift and have shipped your gifts. And, remember: It’s the Spirit and the Thought That Count!

4. When you receive your gift, please feel free to blog about it, sharing appropriate linky love! If you are not one of the top three commenter's on this post, you can still play along. Go ahead and start your own Pay It Forward chain, and encourage your blogging friends to do the same!

SO, REMEMBER...Pay it forward! Please don't sit there and think "well, I'd like to do this, but I'm just not very crafty...." Anything homemade is awesome, no matter how big/small, easy/hard it is! So please...just have fun with this! :)

Happy Crafting!