Funny words...

Benjamin says -
1. Peekpoo (for peekaboo)
2. Goodbye water (when you turn off the facet)
Goodbye knee (when you help him pull up his pants)
Goodbye tongue (after brushing teeth)
Goodbye toes (when putting on socks)
3. I-hoo (when asked where Baby Damion lives)
4. Check toes (when you put a 'new' pair of shoes on him)
Hmmm, there's more...I just can't think of anymore at the moment.

Progress...

Here are a few pictures taken to show the progress at the conv grounds. We spent all day there on Saturday and had a wonderful time. As you can see, there is evidence of the cookhouse being 'taken over' by the brothers. Hmmm...I'm not sure how the cooks feel about that. Anyway, we got a few good laughs out of it.

Loads of fun!

Little friends (& cousins) are just delightful - says Benjamin

Stand Tall

Human Statue of Liberty

in 1918

15,000 US soliders

Camp Dodge, Iowa

A Bedtime Story

These are my favorite moments - reading Benjamin his bedtime stories and singing #1. I look forward to it everyday. As Benjamin gets older, I find him less and less frequently in my lap. I realize our boy is growing up so fast and maybe that is why I cherish these quiet, still moments in the evening before he goes to bed.

Speaking of sleeping, after Benjamin's nap I sometimes ask him -
"What did you dream about?"
The answer has never varied, "Toto" (Coco: aka the convention dog/"our" dog).
I'll continue with "What was Coco doing?"
His answer, "Play ball with Toto".
Boy - he has a good memory. We haven't seen Coco in a few weeks!

Update:
1. Our pocketbook is smiling - Benjamin is out of diapers!
2. Benjamin "pooped" in his little toilet for the first time today.
3. Pullups are used only a few times during the day & for outings.
4. He stays dry all night long.
Now...didn't you want to know all that??!! (sorry - it's mainly for me)

Today - In Celebration...

that winter is here in Texas ...
(yes, the real feel right now is 18 degrees according to Accuweather)

• Daddy went to the convention grounds to help on the building project
• Benjamin found some fun things - he dressed up for winter, but stayed inside
• Benjamin is making lots of deliveries & covering many miles - playing with trains
• I think we'll stay in today - not a good day for a boy with sniffles to be playing 'hoops' or working at the conv grounds

Hope you are cozy & warm today...Enjoy the weekend

Bubble Solution

1/4 cup water
1 tbsp dish soap
1 tbsp corn syrup

Suggested activity -
Pull out the bubble mixture and a slotted spoon.
Tell your little one to blow until she fills the sink with bubbles.

Sounds fun!

Kaden is 3!

Benjamin's little friend, Kaden, celebrated #3 week. Benjamin had the time of his life at Kaden's party! We had a great evening.

Ready for pizza - Kaden is on the far right

Climbing on the ducks

In the Lava Pit

Little friends - Garrett & Ryan

Little things I want to remember...

Notes about Benjamin at 27 months old:

Favorite...

toy - his doggie that he sleeps with

pet - Totto (Coco - the convention dog)

books - A Mouse in a House and farm animal books

foods - apples, chicken, tooties (cookies/crackers)

person - Daddy "Play trains Daddy, Play ball Daddy"

activities - "go to class & play hoops" and "go to Nani's house"

saying - "Happp Nuuu Yeeeeer"

grace - "Day Day"

hymn - #1

Things he does well:

• asking for help instead of getting frustrated & upset
• saying please & thank you
• helping in little ways when asked
• taking his afternoon nap

Things we are working on:

• potty training
• saying "No, thank you"
• sharing - when other kids come over
• obeying when it is time to quit playing

More of the 3 friends

"Turn around and smile for me"

and Jesse or Kaleb said "No, we busy playing."

Polly took the picture anyway!

We wondered why it was so quiet for a few moments and this is what we found...

Smiles are...

• Contagious
• Fun & Funny
• Good for You
• Beautiful!!
  
  

Happy 2008...

from the Three Musketeers!

(Jesse, Kaleb & Benjamin)