A "Non-Vacation" Vacation

Delaney and Sam Nolan have been busy helping each other with eating..

 and playing. Eric and I thought it was time for a little vacation. We had originially planned to go to Lake Winnie (an amusement park), but decided that the 103 degree temps wouldn't been a great idea with our little ones. Since Eric had already taken off, we opted for a little "day o' fun" on the extrememely hot day.

We started off with a yummy breakfast at Cracker Barrel.

Delaney was soo ready to start our day!!

 Sam Nolan was equally as excited.

 The Galleria seemed like a good choice while we waited for Toys R Us to open. Our first stop: Build-A-Bear. It was Delaney's first time to make one. (I know, I know. I was told, "I can't believe anyone hasn't been here before??!!" by the sales lady. Thanks for making us feel really good.) She picked out a bunny, chose a laugh sound, stuffed it, gave it a heart, and named it Bunny LaLa.

 And dressed it in a ballerina tutu. :)

We found a photo booth and couldn't resist! I love Sam Nolan's face!

We have decided that this little girl is very decisive. At Toys R Us she picked out a princess beauty bag with a play curling iron, straight iron, brush, etc. We tried to persuade her of other things, but she wouldn't budge. She was ready to use it as soon as we got the car. It made Eric laugh that she already knew how to use the straightener. I use it on her hair everyday. :)

We ate at Stix for lunch since Delaney had never been to a Japanese restaurant before today. The cook made a fire choo-choo, and Delaney thought it was hilarious.

This is about how we all felt on the way home. We were super hot, tired, and needed a nap. But it was so worth it!

Nothing like an afternoon tea party on mommy and daddy's bed.

Eric picked up their new sandbox and Delaney put on her swimsuit in anticipation. She told Sam Nolan all about it.

He got ready, too. Only he didn't want to get sandy so all he needed was a hat.

Later, a tent and some conversation made a great ending to a wonderful "vacation."

No traveling necessary.