Is this for real?

OK! I get these toy magazines in the mail from time to time and always look through for Christmas ideas and things. Sometimes there are unique games and toys that I don't see in the normal stores and are partly educational. Or sometimes, it's just something the kids would love. So, I'm looking through the latest magazine, Young Explorers, and find Gassy Gus. I was laughing out loud to Ryan as I read the preview (as typed below). I can't believe this is a game. Turns out Ryan found something to put on his own Christmas list. :)

Gassy Gus
Ewww! There's nothing Gassy Gus won't eat, from baked beans to broccoli. Feed him a food card, pump his head and his stomach swells...but watch out-the bigger his belly gets, the more chance Gus will blast gas, and that's a penalty! The first to feed him all the food cards without an "explosion," wins! Includes a back-up belly (balloon). For 2-4 players. Ages 5+.

Dance your heart out Owen!

We had some live entertainment this weekend around our house. I have no idea where he got it, but Owen came up to me and said, "Mom, watch this." Then, busted out his sweet dance routine. I'm wondering Mickey Mouse Clubhouse or something. I absolutely had to get it on camera though. So here it is for all to enjoy. Hopefully others think it's just as adorable as we do, but we are partial, I know.
Ava's also a little dancer lately, but it takes skill to catch that on camera. Hopefully, I can get it soon.

Our trip to the dairy

Last Saturday we all got to go to a local dairy that also has a small farm, miniature golf, homemade ice cream, and more. I'm not sure that I've mentioned it, but my youngest brother, Scott, and his family moved to Columbus to start dental school at OSU. Poor timing because we just left there, but atleast we're only an hour away so we've gotten to hang out a bit. He just turned 25 and to celebrate, they came up to Dayton and we went to the dairy with the little ones. Here are the moments captured on camera:
It was love at first sight when Owen saw the tractors he was actually allowed to climb.
Ava loves to sit behind any kind of steering wheel lately and drive.
Had to snap a shot of us in our matching hats. Owen thinks it's was pretty funny I have a hat like him.
The boy loves his farm animals!
This is the fattest turkey I've ever seen! HUGE!
The whole day was a wool festival. So, they were sheering sheep and llama, then spinning their own yarn. Pretty cool to see.
Ava just kicking back, enjoying the sights.
They had a whole music station set us for kids to pluck, strum, and bang on instruments.
After the dairy it was home for some birthday BLT sandwiches. Happy birthday Scott. You're a wonderful brother! Good luck in dental school.