Doctors!

Spud's doctor suggested that we get his eyes and ears checked by specialists.  His ears had some scarring from all the ear infections he had as a child and one of his eyes was testing as 20/50.  Today he had both of his specialist appointments. 

 He climbed up in the chair and had a complete exam on his eyes.  He actually really liked the doctor and the tests.  He was super enthusiastic.

 Getting the eyes looked at.  Turns out he is a tad bit far-sighted but that is normal for his age.  He also over compensates when focusing, but again, that is not unusual.  In the end the verdict was everything looked good, no glasses, check again in a year!  Yay!

Following the eye exam we drove 2 blocks to the next appointment, getting his ears checked.  He has some fluid behind the ear drums, but otherwise can hear just fine.  No more "my ears don't work" excuses when he gets in trouble for not listening!

Advent Activities

 Each day of December, Spud is getting an activity to do to get in to the Christmas spirit.  So far we have had a snowball fight (with marshmallows), made Christmas cards, and donated food to the food bank.  Today was to go visit Prancer and Dancer who are hanging out in town waiting for the big day.

 He was excited and couldn't focus long enough for me to get a good picture. 

 Prancer and Dancer.  Not sure which one is which.  :)

 Inside Beaver Bark (where the reindeer are) they had an amazing Christmas set up.  This was as close to Santa as he would get though. 

 He found a new flippered friend.  He is beginning to think he may like seals even more than walruses.

 There is a koi pond in the middle of the store.  Spud loved them.

 These are some well trained fish.  They swim right up to you, waiting for food.

 I loved the nostalgic Christmas set up here.  He really just wanted to sit there and watch Rudolph.

 The display outside.  We had a good time today.

Sitting at the traffic light, I noticed this scene.  He was totally rocking out in the back seat.

He bleeds crimson AND cardinal

Why does he like the Badgers?  We were wondering, and now we know.  He is one happy little man tonight, even if he is a bit odd.

Lights!

Last night Grandma took Spud out to see Muppets.  Following the movie we met them for dinner at Red Robin and then to Senske to see the Christmas lights display.

I took a video of the lights, though it is kind of small.  It was pretty fun though.  They do an amazing job every year!

 Senske gives out fancy glasses that let you see pictures in the lights.  One of them showed snowflakes and other had snowmen.  The snowmen were quite the hit!  So was the candy cane they gave the little guy.  Not a hit?  Santa Claus.  There was much crying.  He needs to calm down.  It's not like Santa is mean or anything.

When we got home, the boys played with Scott's new toy.  Yes, that is a Nerf shot gun.  My house will never be the same...