The Hug

Poor Booh Bear

Happy Halloween!! I had hoped to have some more cute pic of Ben in his Pooh Bear Costume from his halloween trip to Dada's work, but alas it was not to be. We have been fighting head colds all week and Ben's has turned into a full blown double ear infection. Poor little guy. He used the sign for Pain for the first time last night. Even did it twice today for the people in the pharmacy, so I know he is really hurting. Little trooper still hasnt cried much. (cute side story: He was trying to tell one of the pharmacists Thank You and accidentally poked himself in the eye! He was soo shocked! But didn't cry!) So, anyway guess we are going to have a quiet Halloween at home! Sounds good to me! I will post some pictures from the trunk-or-treat that a friend in the ward emailed me. Hope everyone has a fun and safe night!

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Saturday was a very busy day for us. Lots of fun, and lots of on the run. Ben was so tired when we left the Hermitage that he slept all the way through dropping Grammy off at the airport and most of the way back to Jackson. However, he did wake up before we got there and was none to happy to still be in the car! Even at that I am not all together sure that in this little clip Matt isn't the funnier one!

The Hermitage

Yesterday we had a very big day! Before the trunk-or-treat party we were in Nashville. Sadly, Grammy left us, but at least she is now with Cousin James and Cousin Izzybell! Before we took Grammy to the airport she took us to tour the Andrew Jackson Estate, The Hermitage. It was really neat and we had a lot of fun. Here are some pics.

Trunk Or Treat

Yesterday the ward had their Trunk-or-Treat party. It was a byop (bring your own pizza, and cookies.) We dressed the little man up and got some candy. Matt had fun decorating the Mazda. All and all it was pretty fun.

On the way to the trunk or treat Booh Bear and Pooh Bear got a phone call. It was apparently Piglet saying he was too afraid to come.Dad was having a good time as soon as we got there. Ben insisted that Pooh Bear needed to come in and have some pizza.Booh Bear has been practicing his standing. Here he is completely un-assisted!! The pirate in the picture had a parrot on his shoulder that Ben was very interested in and I could not get him to look toward the camera.This is Ben and his friend Lucy. She was dressed as a beautiful Lady Bug! I wish I had my camera out a little sooner, Lucy and Ben were hugging and it was soooo adorable!This is Ben and his buddy Jack. Jack was dressed as Parrot. It was really cute. Jack and Ben are with in a week of the same age. Ben was wanting Jack to come play and Jack was wanting to eat!

Matt took the two big pumpkins off our front porch and one of the ghosts to decorate the trunk with. Mom was kind enough to leave some fake webbing so it turned out pretty good. The kiddos had to reach through the webbing to get the candy. It wad funny.

The Fun Continues...

The next day Ben got to try out his new Bath Tub Buddy Tigger. It was an instant hit!

Birthday Stroll

Ben figured out almost immediately what to do with his Lightning Mcqueen walker toy! I am not sure what he really likes best though, walking or hiding things in Mcqueen's trunk! I now have a new place to look for hidden pacys at bedtime!

The Ball-Pit!!

Ben got this mini-football field ball pit and absolutely LOVES it!! The first two photos are from during the party.

Later that night he hauled his blanket and his Winnie the Pooh Bear into the pit with him!! it was soo cute.

This particular toy is sitting in our dining room. He likes to sit and play with it while Grammy and Mom are in the kitchen. (okay mostly Grammy has been in the kitchen, but that is not the point!)

This little video was at the end of his birthday day. He was one tired baby but still very wound up. He took a blanket and his Pooh Bear in to the ball pit.

Happy Birthday Ben!

After presents we had some cake and pumpkin roll!!! Everyone sang and then Cousin Brayden blew out the candle for Ben!! Ben tried both the cake and pumpkin roll but mostly drank some milk and then went back to playing!! It was pretty funny! Thanks again Grammy for the goodies!

Dad did the Cake decorating. I knew some time that stint working in the Kroger bakery would come in handy!! Thanks Dad!

Ben looves his cousins and was sooo mesmerized by Brayden blowing out the candle!! Thanks BT!!

Party Party Party!!

So, Here ya go!!! After a long week of suspense here are the birthday party pics. We start with present opening! He was soo much fun! each present he opened was his FAVORITE!! we had to stop each time for a few minutes so he could play!!