The big kids are getting bikes for their birthdays so not getting much else. W needs to move onto a 16" and A is very keen for her own bike (with a seat on the back for her doll). I think we will just be getting W a decent waterproof watch - he has a $7 Ben 10 watch that he takes amazing care of, removes it every time it might possibly get wet lol. Also got a model engine kit that he and DH can make, it actually runs when it is completed. Apart from that it is just whatever the grandparents get him.

Don't think I can convince DH about the pit, and I sort of suspect the landlords wouldn't want us ripping up the carpet lol