Mallrats

Like I said before, it was HOTTT in Texas.  We resorted to the ultimate in suburban entertainment on our final day there -- the mall!  Shopping is getting more and more challenging with Petey as he seems to prefer racing around as fast as he can (all the while making "vrooming" noises like a car, of course) regardless of direction.  Then, he has to be carried kicking and screaming out of each store.  After visiting only one shop, we were exhausted and needed some lunch.  Peter's two-fork technique was, well, nauseating to watch.

Charlie Jo thought she was hot snot drinking all of her juice box and most of her brother's.  We feared the results as she was on this shopping trip wearing her big girl underpants.  Good thing she's usually pretty enthusiastic about going potty in public restrooms.

Petey got tired of waiting for Charlie Jo to finish her trip to the potty.

He perked up when we hiked across to the kids' play area.  It was beautiful and cheery.

I'm not sure why bellowing is necessary while sliding, but Petey seems to enjoy it.

Charlie Jo spent a lot of time on this caterpillar thing.

She copied a bigger girl and tried some trick riding.

Now how did she get up there?  I gotta try some of that too.

On the way home, we spotted this correctly-spelled restaurant!  Next time we're in Texas, I feel the need to patronize this bistro to support whoever this Niki is.  Do you think I could get a free appetizer or something?