DIY memory/matching game

I saw this memory game on pinterest and thought Ty might like it. He is a bit small to catch on to the memory part of it but he likes to match them. After I finished making it Jayson and I played for a minute and waited for Ty to want to join in. He eventually ran over and wanted to try. He thought it was pretty cool for about two minutes. Then Ember took over. She mostly just stacks them and re-stacks them. Either way they are being used!

I cut out 24/ 5" squares. You will need one for the back and one for the front.

 Take 12 of them and make a 3" hole. I traced them out with marker then used an exacto knife and scissors.

Cut out 24/ 4" fabric squares. Make sure to do it by doubles. You will need two of each.

Add a stitch to connect them and start playing.

Ty thought it was pretty cool. He likes to flip them all over and when he sees two of the same he matches them up. So he is combining the two ideas..haha He did keep saying

"thanks mom for my new game"
"mom these are pretty softer"
"mom, why is there so many"
"mom we make fun stuff" -- my favorite!

I cut it down to six and played the matching game with him! He would put the one that matched and place it on top of the other.

ZOO

Its no secrete we love the zoo. The best way to have fun at the zoo is to first ride the rides... This time the train was broken. The sign said down for repairs. When I told Ty he was convinced he needed to go home to get his tools and help them fix it. He is totally Mr. Fix it now days. I love it. He calls himself "builder man". I'm assuming he is getting this from Bob the Builder.

He really wanted to ride a horse this time. When I told them they only have the zoo animals to choose from he said "O yeah mom, were at the zoo...they have zoo animals" and laughs then says "silly mom"... Yeah I'm the silly one. So then he got up on the Giraffe. His favorite animal this week! 

We stopped for a little snack on the benches and fed the geese a few crackers. big mistake. They terrified me after that. They followed us around and looked like they wanted to eat us. scary. haha

Jayson always puts the kids up on his shoulders.
Ty says its because  "Daddy is big and strong...not mommy just Daddy"

 Then we met up with some friends. Ty and Molly both had the map under control.

We spent most the time looking at the fish. Having a pass and living ten minutes away is really nice. If we only want to spend an hour there and see a few things before nap time then its no big deal.

Our heart day

 The kids woke up to their felt boards... Even though Ty found his the night before and played with it most of the night. little stinker. He was still excited! He kept calling it his "valentime". Its still his "valentime" and not a felt board. Ember loves hers... Most the object get put on crazy and she giggles...i love it.

 We read a few love stories and made delicious cookies. We had a pretty chill day!

My babies last year and this year.... Ahhhh I LOVE THEM! :)

this and that

Ty's little play group! They are so adorable and have so much fun together:) Ah, I can't get over the cuteness there.

Its easy being a fun mom when you had a fun mom to show you how. I remember doing half the things I do with my kids with my mom.. Thanks mama.

Ember has been surprising me lately. She will wake up in the middle of the night and my Miss Independent wont go back to sleep unless I go sit next to her. She grips right on to my fingers like she did when she was a newborn. Last night I probably sat with her for a half hour before she fell back asleep. I love that she needs that little bit of comfort. . . and I am definitely more than happy to give it to my little sweetie.

I wanted to hang the felt boards low enough for the kids to play with them so I moved the toy shelves together to open up the wall for the felt boards. Im really happy with the way it turned out. Its very busy but very fun. The kids have endless hours of play in there.

My little Valentines

I love them so much!