18 Month Check-up

Our little b-baller
Run Ben, Run!

We had Ben's 18 month check-up today...he was suppose to get one shot but it was a couple days too early (less than 6 months apart) so he lucked out and doesn't have to get it now until he turns 2! I still can not believe that in less than 6 months our baby will be 2. He is still growing like a weed and off the charts...he weighed 29.12 lbs and was 35 3/4 inches tall! The doc was happy with what a good eater he is and the amount of words he says. He said their language changes even more from now until 2 and then drastically between 2 and 3. We are very blessed to have such a healthy little boy and we love watching him grow each and every day.

Shrek Night

Daddy, Ben, and SHREK!
How did I get up here?
This is pretty high up dad...
Like my tattoo?

This past weekend we took Ben to Shrek night at Castaway Cafe with Jaclynn, Maddy, Mike, Kendal, and Mike's parents...Ben was pretty excited and was not afraid of Shrek at all! He even touched his face, he seemed a little disappointed about not seeing Donkey but he had enough to distract him. Like before he was a little timid when we first got there but it didn't take too long before he was having a blast! He liked the big kids side better then the little kids but mostly because there is more room to run and you are not so bombarded with other kids all the time. Mom and Dad like the big kids side better too...it is really strange to think that some day he will be running through that place and not want mom and dad to come with him. I guess we better enjoy it while we can :)

Happy Easter!

Coloring Eggs at G'ma and G'pa Abbott's
Easter Basket from G'ma and G'pa D.
Cute pic

This Easter was pretty low key...the Easter bunny came to our house early because he knew we were going to be gone on Easter morning (that was very nice of him!) Saturday afternoon we spent at Greg's parents house and had a wonderful Easter meal and the kids all colored eggs and looked for their easter baskets. Sunday we spent with my parents and Grandma and again had a wonderful meal...Ben had a great time and was very excited about everything in his easter baskets, thanks again grandma's and grandpa's.

Castaway Cafe

Crawling to investigate the slide
Watch out Ben, Kendal's right behind you!
Climbing up!
Whoa!
He always seems to find SHREK!

This weekend Daddy went golfing with some friends in TN so Mom and Ben had to find some interesting new things to do. On Friday afternoon, Marnie, Kendal, Ben and I all went to Castaway Cafe (Mike went golfing with Dad). We had a great time...Ben was a little unsure of it all at first, but it didn't take long and he was having a blast. We even stayed for dinner! The weather was nice enough that we could be a outside a little and that is always a lot of fun too. Daddy made it home on Monday afternoon and boy was Ben excited to see him! We had a nice weekend and enjoyed spending some time with my mom on Sat. night and Sunday too. And thanks for keeping us busy Marnie and Kendal!

Welcome Daylight Savings

Ben and Emma playing in Grandma's laundry room
And...they're off! Ben smiling while walking my parents dog around our house

Dad? Are you in there??

This weekend we had a lot going on but it was also a lot of fun. We drove down to Greg's parents after church on Saturday since we have not seen Doug, Joce, and the girls in awhile. Ben and Emma had a great time playing together. Ben loves following her around and laughing. After dinner we drove home and my parents came up to stay the night...we had a big volleyball tournament on Sunday (they watched Ben for us...thanks mom and dad). Even with the time change everyone managed to be up and ready to play, we won the tournament and the regular season too! My parents brought their two little dogs up with them and Ben calls them "puppies". He enjoyed having them there to walk around the house...he definitely can't do that with Riley! For dinner on Sunday we went to The Kreiders, we had a wonderful meal and we even got to eat in the formal dining room...the kids ate first and the adults actually sat down for a meal ALL TOGETHER while the kids played! WOW, that has never happened before. It was a nice ending to a great season of volleyball! Way to go team.

Weekend Fun

Say "Cheese!"
Like my crazy hair?
Dad and Ben with their snowman

Last picture of Mr. Snowman before he melted away Sunday

Another weekend has gone by so quickly. We really didn't do a whole lot but we were able to be outside a little and make a snowman! We are all patiently waiting for warmer, play outside weather. Monday was 50 degrees but the rain came too quickly and Ben and I were not able to make it outside...and now we are suppose to get another snow storm. Hopefully this will be the last snow and we will start to feel spring in the air.