Bryant Family: Busy Weekend with Chuck, the Sorensen's and Star Wars

We have been very busy since last Thursday night. We had Riley's end of the year program and it was great. Memaw joined us and Riley sang his little heart out. He kept standing while he was supposed to be seated, but I guess he was just wanting a little extra recognition. I have some pictures, but they came out fuzzy because Miss Bentley was adjusting my settings on the camera for me. After the program, we were looking for somewhere quick to dine as it was past everyone's (including Memaw's) bedtime. We ended up at Texadelphia where we frequent and usually, you walk up, order, and get your food 10 minutes later....well, after an hour and 2 pitchers of beer and no food, we chose to leave. Poor Memaw never got to taste their cheesesteak. Also, Riley chose last Thursday to start wearing big boy underwear. Casey and I were worried he would teetee on himself on stage, but he showed us. He stayed dry. He is still in big boy underwear and doing good....a few accidents here and there.

Riley standing during "The Wheels on the Bus"

Refreshments after the program

Riley's teachers, Ms. Alba & Ms. Sharry

Big boy underwear!

On Friday we went to Chuck E Cheese for a birthday party. This was Riley's (and Bentley's for that matter) first visit to CEC. He loved it!! When Chuck E came out to tell Grant happy birthday, Riley was batting for his attention. Now, anytime we pass a CEC store, he recognizes it and wants to go. Memaw and Gangan are going to take him soon.

Riley & Bentley in the jeep at CEC

Riley and Chuck E Cheese himself

Saturday, Riley had a date with Memaw, Anna & Cole. He was there from lunchtime on Saturday until Sunday morning. He got his haircut on the way (another Dumb and Dumber cut, dang it) and then played with his Princess Anna. Mom said they played so good together. He misses her so much. Then Sunday after church, we went to Griffin's 5th birthday party at Clay's. He had a Star Wars theme. Riley had a lot of fun playing with light sabers and feeding the animals. It was a great party! Bentley got to have some whole milk for the first time as I thought I left her cup at home (it was actually in the car). She did fine with it. Thanks to Papaw for picking up a sippy cup on the way.

Then to end the weekend, we went to the zoo on Monday morning with Tricia and the twins. We had a great time there as well. Riley chose to have a meltdown during lunch, but other than that, it was a perfect day. Tricia got a workout pulling Riley, Pierce and Merrick in the wagon. The weather was gorgeous. Strange thing......there was a big dog in the cheetah exhibit????