just like daddy!

zach loves to help his daddy. he received a work bench with tools for his birthday last year (thanks grandpa!) and he loves it. he especially loves to use his tools when brian works on something. here is the latest job- daddy's new dirt bike. he was very intent on helping... he ran into the living room to get his hammer and screwdriver, and ran back out. wondering what he was up to, this is the scene i found!
other breaking news in the mcclure home: at age 4, audrey is receiving her first haircut ever! she was a little nervous at first, asking if it would hurt. yes, i did it, and it turned out alright. sometimes when i look at it, i think that the right side may be a little longer than the left, but that could be due to the waves in her hair.
almost done!
she loves her new look!!

going bonkers

my sister found the coolest place in the world. it is called going bonkers and it is right next door to vista ridge mall in lewisville. it is a little bit of a drive from us, but it was definitely worth it if you have a few hours to spend there. it is a huge indoor playground with seating right in the middle so the parents can sit and watch their kids run around. kristin saw it and invited brian and i to come hang out with them, since it is about in the middle of us (she lives in denton now). we were there for 3 hours, and the kids had the most fun at any place than i think they have ever had in their short little lives!! zach wouldn't even stop to eat! a physical therapist designed it, so it is good for their development, and the adults actually love it too. there were lots of parents climbing around up there, and there are swings and slides all hidden around. i didn't go, cuz i was hanging out with my pregnant sister, but you could tell by the laughter that fun was being had by everyone even the parents. anyways, i'm definitely going back someday. there is a cost: $2.50 for ages 1-2, $5 for ages 3-18, and adults get in for $1. there is food there, but i didn't see any signs that prohibited outdoor food, so next time i'll probably bring sandwiches. there is also an arcade up the stairs, and an adult "quiet" room, where you can go work in the wifi with your computer, and still see everything!

here they are after 2 hours of hard playing. when we get together, we usually have to break them up at certain points, but there were no fights, only fun!

good times!

here's my blue eyed beauty. christmas was a good day. we spent the early morning opening presents at home.

here are audrey and zach with the scooters that santa brought. they really love them, and they are perfect because the front has two wheels so they can balance. they now ride them all the time!

around 10 we made it to mom's house for breakfast. they brought their scooters to ride in the cul-de-sac. here's brian with my brothers: samuel, daniel, and trey!i think audrey and logan are having a discussion about whose turn it is to ride!zach played with kenzie a little. here he is actually sharing a toy! (he's actually getting pretty good at sharing!) audrey went into the sun room to read for a while.
later that night we went to cleburne to see brian's dad. audrey and cousins lauren and mary were intent on opening those presents!
sarah, lauren, and audrey eating in the kitchen.

audrey and grandpa in the sweater that he picked out for her all by himself! new years eve party girl!
blowing those horns!!
and i had to throw in a picture of their first bath all together!!!