HI! Okay, so here is my weak attempt to keep you updated before I leave for 11 days. Sorry I have been MIA...lots to do! I am using a pic from Auntie Linda (Caleb's first "horsey ride") and the rest are some of what we have been doing around here lately. Yesterday we spent the day downtown after church. We went to the Shed Aquarium and Navy Pier. The boys had a blast and were totally into the huge Ferris Wheel! More on that tomorrow maybe if I can get a min. to blog. Have a good one!



B's latest thing is roam the house constantly and check for open doors. When he finds one he is either on C's bed, splashing in the toilet, throwing things into the bathtub, or opening the little door on our dresser. As you can see below he's our little climber and leaves little undiscovered. Yes, there is a screen on that window, and yes I am right next to him while Ryan is taking the picture :)

We went to the park across the street the other night just to "get out". C took his little mower and thought he would mow the park (it's 15 acres!!) None-the-less we had fun (C mowing, B walking around and up the little hills, and me with my camera!) :)

B in the sunset. I LOVE this picture of his silhouette...just precious. Time flies by quickly! I need to plan that one out better. Maybe try a different angle on the hilltop so it's just B and not all the trees.

B looking like quite the "little boy" as opposed to our little Baby Benjamin. I guess he will be ONE year old very soon!

And our 3 year old...having fun at his favorite place (next to inside a tractor or combine that is)...the "blue park" named for (yup you guessed it!) the blue swings!

Have a great day everyone! Also, thank you to all who supported us while I was gone at SuperCamp staff training :) If you could, could you add us to your prayer list for the 11 days I will be gone starting this week? Prayers for travel safety for everyone, FUN, general safety for kids etc., and for God's glory to be seen, felt, heard, known by all who come in contact with us. Thank you!!! xoxoxo ~R