Ben Taking a few steps.

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Happy Halloween

Blog Overload

I haven't been in a blogging mood lately, but we've done some fun things, Ben's reached some milestones, and there are tons of cute pictures that I wanted to share. Here's a little catch up on some of the things we've done this summer. . .When I get a chance I'll post some more.

We have a FIVE year old!

Logan turned five on July 19th. When he was born, 5 seemed so far away, but those years went by so fast! It's been so much fun watching him grow and learn new things. I still can't believe that he'll be starting kindergarten in a couple of weeks! Logan is a lucky little boy. He got to have two birthday parties this year.

He had a little swimming party with his bestest friends.

Then we had a family party on Saturday. Nana and Pa were so wonderful to let us use their awesome backyard for the festivities. Uncle Franky, Aunt Julie, and Grandpa Jim made a special trip here from Washington to be here for his party. We had so much fun!


Of course everyone spoiled him. He had an awesome birthday! Thanks everyone!

Independence Day

We had a simple Fourth of July (we did all our celebrating on Saturday, the 3rd) this year. We went swimming in our pool for the first time this year. It was a little chilly because the wind was blowing, but the boys still had fun. Ben likes the pool a lot more this year than he did last year.





(See how the fence is about to fall over and there are missing boards...that's where our dog, Tilly likes to get out when someone holds the pool gate open too long. Then I have to chase her half way around the block and tackle her because she doesn't come back when I call her! Anyone want a dog? :))

When it got dark we set off a few fireworks in front of our house and that was it.

Logan writing with a sparkler

Oooh

Aaah

Determination

Sixteen months has been a busy age for Ben. He learned how to crawl up the stairs and pull up to standing. He got his two (top) front teeth. He also started clapping his hands. Seems pretty simple, but for a baby with low muscle tone, it took some time and a lot of work. We're so proud of you, Ben!



(yes, that's Logan playing Star Wars in the background)

Father's Day Fun

Ben loves his brother!

On Father's Day, we went to my grandparent's house for a barbecue. We had so much fun! My grandparents have the best backyard. I loved playing in it when I was a child, and I'm so happy that my kids can enjoy playing there too.

Tilly loves running around there

It's perfect for watching birds. . .


And visiting with family. . .

Crystal, Jason, & Katelyn

Devin

Nana & Pa

Mom & Dad

Mark & Jason

One of the best features of the backyard is the hill. It has the perfect sized hill for rolling and sledding down in the winter. Logan found a new use for it. . .