Chuck-E-Cheese

So, last weekend Parker and Sydney had their first experience at Chuck-E-Cheese(or known to Grandma Truty as Chunky Cheese). I have to be honest....I was frightened. I am not a germ-a-phobe but all I could think about was that germ and urine infested ballpit that I as a child thought was so much fun. Patrick had some crazy idea that I would be OK with the kids being in there. I tried to explain that they weren't even big enough for that yet. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that those ballpits are no longer in existence(I am sure for the very reason I was against it in the first place). There was actually a toddler specific area.

It was Chloe's 3rd birthday party and it ended up being great family fun. Grandma and Grandpa Schmidt, Uncle Jimmy, Heather, Chloe, Uncle Eric, Aunt Danielle, Desiree, and Uncle Joe were all there. Parker and Sydney got to ride their first rides. As you can see in the first video, Parker kept his same "Mr. Serious" face. Not sure he was impressed with the Teletubbies. I can't blame him....what are those weird things anyway???? Hey, it was the first one we saw.

In the next video, you will see Sydney on her first ride(also those creepy Teletubbies). You can see she was a little more excited...then you can see Parker on his second ride which he LOVED...someone more familiar....Barney.

Parker and Sydney got to meet their first costumed character, Chuck-E-Cheese. Sydney was so excited to see him but as soon as he reached out his furry paw to touch her, she started to cry. Parker wasn't bothered a bit and smiled at him.