...all things to Allmen...: All aboard for a fun time!

The past few days have been full of fun activities and yummy treats. Grandma Allmen was in town and it was Andrew's birthday on Thursday! Daniel was also dedicated at our church on Sunday.

We kicked things off on Wednesday with Andrew bringing "dirt" to co-op. He liked it but didn't touch the gummy worms hiding inside. Note to self: don't put coconut on kids' stuff in the future, they can't handle the texture. Many of his classmates didn't want their treat because of the fake grass.

Well hello there grandma! It is nice to see you again.

Andrew woke up on the morning of his birthday requesting candy for breakfast. I met him halfway by putting chocolate, marshmallows, peanut butter, and bananas into pancakes. For some reason I think anything can be breakfast appropriate when housed in a pancake! Later we headed out to the neighborhood Yoga Shop for a free music/movement class. He did a great job following directions and dancing along to the music. His favorite part was popping the bubbles the teach blew around the room!

All that activity tuckered this new two year old out. Here's the aerial shot of him sleeping in his new toddler bed! Bear, dog, brown bear check! All the babies must accompany him for proper sleep.

It was good he rest because we went to a very exciting train themed diner for dinner. Decked out in train themed decor, this 50s diner is a dream for the young and young at heart.

Yes, our food was delivered by a train..if only the Metra brought us dinner every night.

Andrew was excited when his birthday cupcake came out, but loved the train whistle on top most of all!

Daniel took a ride in the train but big brother didn't want to join in the fun.

Friday was no fun with both boys visiting the doctor and getting shots. Andrew made the most of it by taking full advantage of the Sesame Street stickers he was given.

We had more train themed fun on Saturday when Alan got out the Lionel set from his dad. It was pretty impressive to see how fast it could go.

We took a walk to a new park in the neighborhood. Andrew was mostly interested in the wood chips but he managed to show off his climbing skills too.

Daniel just enjoying life and loves watching his big brother.

Sunday was full of celebrations, friends, and food. Some friends joined us at church to see Daniel's dedication. Here's Andrew making sure there is a Bible between himself and "Mali."

Here's the family up in front during the dedication.

Afterwards we had a delicious lunch (gracias carnitas tacos) and Andrew got his birthday cake!

While Daniel didn't get any cake he had fun being held by our neighbors.

After cake Andrew immediately started opening gifts (without us in there). How is it that his has this birthday routine down already? He got some great gifts. Here he is cutting food from Tom and Sarah.

After nap he tried out his tricycle and Northwestern train from Grandma. He can barely pedal right now, but I'm sure he'll get the hang of it by the end of summer!