Ben's 1st Playground Experience

We took Ben to the playground while we were at Hopkins County Stew Festival. Several things we have learned about Ben. We love the slide, we hate the swing....at last for now this is our official diagnosis. Better luck next time I guess! :)

Last Weeks' Project

I spent the last week refurbishing this antique horse for Ben's 1st B-day. This horse is actually pretty special. It is 37 years old and has been a toy for 58 kids, grandkids and great grandkids and came from an old lady here in Kaufman county.

I sanded it down, stained it mahogany and put some lacquer on it. We ripped out the mane and tail and replaced it with new yarn. Check it out!

Hopkins County Stew Festival!

Last weekend we went to David's 10 Year High School Reunion....but before that we attended Hopkins County Annual Stew Festival which was super. Ben did not care for the stew itself but rather enjoyed his crackers, potatoes and cheese. Boys!

Ben is almost 10 1/2 months old!

Ben loves to play with others but he also loves to be in charge and play by himself. Some mornings Ben does not know which toy to run to first! He loves them all! I think most of all Ben loves his Bulldozer (that was given to Ben by Sasha for temporary upkeep), he plays with it everyday. He especially loves to take the seat off and then chew on it.

Dear Bubble Wrap & Boxes

Dear Bubble Wrap and Boxes....I am sorry that you don't last at our house upon your arrival.....things will get better! I think! :)

Dallas Arboretum with Cousin Sasha, Aunt Asel and Aunt Monica!

Last Sunday we got to go to the arboretum with our favorite people. We really missed cousin Sasha and the boys played so well together! Thank goodness for little boys!

I just love my Aunt Monica and Uncle Bubba!

Aunt Monica and Uncle Bubba bought me a red tshirt when I was born.....I can now wear it.......What does that T-shirt say? Well....it says "Baby Bubba" and I love it!

Dancing Dog! Love it!

Play Time

As many of you know...one of Ben's many talents is his ability to play by himself. I think he enjoys that time actually because at school he has to share his toys...at home, well the only competition is mom and dad! LOL!

Ben spent about an hour the other day just playing on the living room floor with his many hand-me-downs! Fun Fun Fun!

BTW, today Ben waived for the first time after his teacher asked him to waive to her at the end of the day and what do you know? He actually did it!

Swimming with Dad

Last weekend Dad took Ben to the pool! We had lots of fun and Ben was a great little swimmer! Monica and I supervised David!

Ben is 10 months old!

Our baby boy is growing up! He is cruising the furniture like you would not believe and does let go...He is brave but we are not walking yet!

Enjoy!

A new toy!

Thank you to Sasha who gave one of his toys to Ben the other day. As you can see it is Bulldozer! Thank you for Grandma for bringing all the way from Carrollton so Ben can enjoy his new "ride"!

As you can see Ben absolutely loves to ride in it!

Our first trip to the Pool at Travis Ranch

Monica and I took Boo to a swimming pool! His 1st time! We have been trying to take him to the pool for a month but our schedules just have not worked out. It was really nice because the pool was not busy at all and Ben truly enjoyed his time swimming and splashing. Our plan is to go back tomorrow (Monday) and again on Wed and Thursday with daddy when he comes home for a short break.
Enjoy!