If you ask Brendan what he would like to do, he always says, “Go to IKEA”. If you tell him that we can’t go to IKEA, where else would he like to go, he says, “Outer space”.
We did get to IKEA today and the boys did some serious walking and playing.

And of course, the $3 lunch for the whole family on Tuesday.

When we got home, Brendan was sitting in his chair getting his formula and he said, “Mommy. IKEA again?”

We’ve created a monster!

Brendan’s teacher was sick last Friday so he has to get up early for school tomorrow. I hope he rests up, he really was busy today!

With sparklin’ new kicks, Brendan can now mow the driveway at night. I am not sure how we ever managed before. 🙂

I never knew that young lawnmowers were so wild, like bucking broncos. Good thing we have Trevor the Lawnmower Whisperer.

We spent Friday morning at AZ Mills mall looking for some new hiking boots for Trevor. He has an upcoming adventure with Daddy and he needed something really solid. We ended up in Stride-Rite and splurged on some fancy new shoes for Brendan too. He loves them so much that he wore them right up until bedtime.

When he runs, the headlights light up.

We did find some great hikers for Trevor. He is growing out of shoes so fast, I hope these last more than a couple of months. At least Brendan will get to wear them. Trevor needed an 8.5!! Brendan still can wear a 6.5 but we got him a 7.

Trevor found a big stick in the neighbor’s yard.

Brendan wanted stick

I was so proud, Trevor broke a piece off and gave it to Brendan without being asked.

They were casting spells on passing cars

We met a new friend from down the street that came whizzing by the house on his big wheel. He is four, but not a permanent resident, just staying with his grandma for a few weeks. He loaned Brendan his Big Wheel for a while. Brendan couldn’t reach the pedals at all, but he was in love with just walking his feet and pushing along. He would not get off.

We had to let Wyatt borrow Brendan’s bike

There he goes

When we came in, Brendan had an epic tantrum for almost 30 minutes. He wanted more Big Wheel!!

Here’s a bike riding video. Trevor is getting really good at using the brake lever and is starting to coast and balance like a champ!