Chuck E Cheese - and preparing for the NFL...

So, the other weekend the boys got an invitation to a birthday party at Chuck E Cheese. One of my not-so-favorite places to go. But the boys were super-excited so on a Saturday afternoon we packed everyone up and headed to the dreaded house of mouse (not Mickey!).

We got there and were turned away at the door. Long story short - the host of the birthday party never actually reserved a party and just planned to bring a party of 20+ kids in on a Saturday afternoon. The staff of Chuck E Cheese had other plans, so the party was shifted to Fredericksburg's finest location-McDonalds. It was fine once we got there, but caused MANY MANY tears since the kids didn't get to go to Chuck E Cheese.

Of course, their tears hit a softspot with me and I promised to take the boys back to Chuck E Cheese the next day for lunch, when the crowds weren't as large.

Sunday morning we got up and headed to Chuck E Cheese. One of Cavin's friends met us there (another teary-eyed birthday party guest) and the kids had a great time playing. Caden played just about every game in the place. But Cavin stayed in pretty much one location. He started with the basketball game, but then found his 'spot' with the football game. He spent the ENTIRE morning throwing footballs! Hope it pays off someday!Caden & Gracie playing air hockey

This is great! Can I have more tokens please???Look at all these crazy kids!I'm gonna be a firefighter somedayShooting basketsFuture NFL star

Okay, so he doesnt make many of the ones in this video...but he still had such passion! He started actually making them about 15 tokens later.