Fun times

While Amy & family were here, we used our Sea World passes once more this year. The boys loved it and Trevin was fascinated by the animals this time.

Looking very grown up
Meeting a new friend at Sea World

Drake, Skye, Benjamin, Ethan, Devon, & Damion

Drake, Benjamin & Damion

Here we are!

Well, I just found myself again...under a mountain of laundry & projects. Anyway, it's good to be back & we have lots to share. My post tonight will be about our big trip.

These pictures give you a glimpse into our exciting trip to Boise, Idaho to visit some very special people. We finally got to meet Malia. I will tell you - she is as sweet as she looks and that hair is real!! I was hoping she'd share some of it with Trevin, but she said 'no'. Oh well...my baby is still bald.

Trevin's first plane ride - an unforgettable one

New friends about the same age...Trevin & Trevor!

My crafty sister painted the letters on these shirts...aren't they great?

Benjamin picked out these "Texas orange" roses as his favorite in the beautiful rose garden

Sweet smile for Uncle Russell

Playing Thomas the Train UNO...Damion was the winner!

Hello little Malia!

a tired little boy on the early morning flight home

Thanks R&A for your gracious hospitality & fun times. What great memories.

December 2008

There is nothing better than horseback rides from Papa. This was taken about a year ago when cousin Damion came to visit. We miss you, Damion (& his parents)!!

Cousin Pictures

Fun times at Hoppin Hippo - slides & jumping areas

Giving Cocoa some attention

Touring Grandma's garden - yes, that corn & beans in the back!

5 Klepzig great-grandchildren at Grandpa's visitation

Great Friends

Benjamin has been asking to play with Damion everyday since Damion left. We have great memories our fun times together.

Special People

Here are more pictures of some special times we had with friends & family from last week.

Jungle Java Fun with Makenna

One last visit with Berlin before he leaves

Fun times with Mason & Chase

What we've been doing...

Here we are again! It has been super duper fun having our family together the past little while. Benjamin & Damion get along like brothers - so incredibly loving towards each other and also bickering over the same toys at times. We will miss them terribly as they head back to the cold country tomorrow.

Almost...

THREE (in 1 week)!

Benjamin is very excited to tell you that he'll soon be "free"

We had a prebirthday celebration with cousin Damion & family last week.

Things they learned...

While the 2 cousins were together...
Benjamin learned to:
~share toys
~be a little gentler
~share his Nana & Papa

and...Damion learned to tolerate Benjamin's hugs!

Fun Times...

Well, Auntie Amy & cousin Damion have been here for almost a week now. We've had a great time with them. However most recently Benjamin is getting new teeth & also has a fever (is 102.6 normal for teething???!!). So, we've had sleeping issues & plus a sick Daddy. Sinus infection? Allergies? In any case, not fun for any of us!

Things we've done with Cousin Damion:

• visits & lunch with Great Grandma & Grandpa


• photo session with the boys


• play time & learning to share


• visiting IKEA


• Childrens' Museum


• lunch with friends

Smiles are...

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