Pumpkin Patch Preview

We made a small pumpkin display last year in our front yard, just the day before Ben was born actually. We thought it would be a fun activity to do again this year. We had decided to wait until Ben's Grammy was in town. Our friends were having a pumpkin carving party the day before Ben's Birthday and so had plans to go to the patch earlier in the week. We decided to tag along just for fun.. The trip started out a little rough but quickly to a turn for the best. Things always seem to get better when Beary arrives!

MMM!! Toe

Ben discovered his feet last week, and more importantly that he can get them to his mouth!

Saturday Morning Jog

Ben loves Saturdays because Daddy is home when we wake up. Last week Ben went with Matt on his morning jog! Ben LOVES to ride in the Jogging Stroller! He was almost asleep when they got back! It was soo cute

New Finger Foods

The last few weeks Ben has been very insistent that he only eat things that he can put in his mouth himself. I decided chicken nuggets and french fries might be a good meal. He was an immediate fan and LOVES them!

Update...

Okay, so it has been too long since I blogged. I have to apologize to all Ben's Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and mostly to his Grandpa who we missed not having here with Grandma!! We love you and miss you all! So, I am going to create a number of different posts and set them to update over the next few days. Check back often to see what Ben and Beary have been up to the past few weeks! We begin with a bath tub shot of Ben's little curly duck tail! I just think it is so cute that his hair does this. Sometimes when it dries it gets all frizzy and he looks like a mad scientist!

The Teeth Continue

Just a quick note. Ben has his 9th and 10th teeth coming in right now. Early this morning I just saw one, but upon further inspection this afternoon, I believe there are two. His canine and the first molar on the left side. Poor guy is not feeling well, low fever and grumpy! Last time he teethed he got 4 all at once, so I guess it could be worse! Wish us luck!

The Bailout.

I, as a general rule, save this blog for info and pics about Ben and our little family. However, I feel very worried and a bit confused about this whole economy, government bailout, etc situation. I, as a lot of you know, listen to and for the most part agree with Dave Ramsey. I am on his mailing list and received an email from him about the bail out. I am including the link to it here. This is very important and I think he has a good idea and I think we can all make a difference if we take some action. So, here is the link, read and listen to Dave and decide for yourselves! http://www.daveramsey.com/etc/fed_bailout/index.html

The first signs of OCD.

Over the weekend Ben displayed his first signs of OCD. Apparently the fact that I don't put my shoes on the shelf were they go bugs him. He loaded my shoes in his dump truck and then put them on the shelf. I noticed him loading them in the dump truck and thought it was funny. Little did I know they were destined for the shelf! If you have your volume up when you play the video you will hear Matt talking to Kristie on the phone, so no volume required!

My Boys!

I have to say I have the best boys ever in my life!! (no offense to everyone else!) Matt is working 3rd shift this week and I Hate Going To Bed Alone!!! I went in to go to bed just now, yes it is after 11pm, I found this card under my blanket! It has a lovely note from Matt and Ben. They must have gone shopping while I was teaching! It has been a long and stressful couple of weeks! Matt has always seemed to know exactly when I need a little something to cheer me up! And now he is teaching Ben! HOW LUCKY AM I!!!! Thanks Boys! I love you both!

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