Nicholas is always rummaging through the videos in the entertainment unit - and lately has been rather interested in the Curious George movie that Aunt Michele and Chelsea gave us for a shower gift. Daddy was a huge "Torge" fan when he was little, so Aunt Michele knew Daddy's little man would need a George collection of his own.
When Nicholas pulled out the movie this weekend, I thought it was the perfect afternoon for his first Relyea Cinema experience. Up until now, the theater room has been forbidden (at Daddy's request).
He was horrified to see the screen come down...so you know what that meant - Mommy had to grab the camera!
Once the menu was up, he seemed rather excited.
Would you believe he sat through the entire full-length flick!
He was completely awe-struck and kept pointing to the side speakers when he'd hear sounds through them.
I think he'll be forever in love with that DVD case now.
Afterwards, Daddy let Nicholas press the remote button to put up the screen.
"Hmmm, I don't think I liked that!"
"Down" Daddy!
After all the nervousness at the beginning of the movie, he sure was really upset when it was finished.
Now we'll just wait to see how long it will take him to head downstairs on his own and master that fancy remote.
The boys played at our house today. Grandma did a great job managing them and even having the chance to get some pictures and video. 
The tunnel was a huge hit!
Nicholas was sure to bee-line straight to the rides while we were waiting with Livi & Brandi to join us for dinner.
Next stop, Friendly's!
Nicholas was really interested in all of the cool things there.
Okay, so the curls were rather crazy...I admit!
There was even a train table there.
Getting into the chair was a little challenging, but thankfully Mommy brought the sippy cup and the stylist gave Nicholas a DumDum sucker. We were golden after that!
These people know how to get kids to stay still - they play them a movie!
This is when Mommy's eyes filled up - seeing the curls on the floor. I was seriously asking myself why I included Daddy for this, since he voted for the "Big Boy" haircut.
Nicholas got the first glimpse of himself in the mirror and flipped out!
...because now he looks so grown up!
Hmmm Daddy, seems like you need a trim too.
We enjoyed dinner at Moe's with our Big Boy!
Thanks Mema, what a fun surprise!
Watercolors were fun, but then he wanted the markers (who will have to find a new hiding location!).
Nicholas got to chase the seagulls away.
Our picnic table was right next to a playground - with a swing set. 
Nicholas has recently found the fun in twisty slides, and went straight for this really high one. I was sure he'd back away once he realized how high he was, but did it all on his own - and repeated it like 2 dozen times!
It was seriously tall!
We walked along the shore and watched boats.
Nicholas found plenty of treasures.
"See, shell!"
He loved dumping handfuls of gravel over his head.
Off for dinner - with his new found stick!
Once the menu was up, he seemed rather excited.
Would you believe he sat through the entire full-length flick!
I think he'll be forever in love with that DVD case now.
Afterwards, Daddy let Nicholas press the remote button to put up the screen.
"Hmmm, I don't think I liked that!"
"Down" Daddy!
After all the nervousness at the beginning of the movie, he sure was really upset when it was finished.
Now we'll just wait to see how long it will take him to head downstairs on his own and master that fancy remote.
Nicholas loves to run around and point at the planes.
He even picked Mommy some "fowers."
And he discovered the fun of bubbles!
