My New Camera

      So, I've been wanting a really nice camera and they are really expensive but I was so thrilled that David agreed to get one!  I kind of think he is hoping this will turn into a major hobby and possibly a business for me...right now I will be happy if I can figure out how to turn it on and actually take a picture with it!

      I tried it out yesterday just on the auto mode and Dylan helped me out.  He ran up and down the sidewalk and then did some jumping jacks for me...I wanted to make sure I will be able to get some good action shots for this coming sports season. Dylan is in little league and Benjamin is playing soccer.

      I can't wait to hopefully catch all of those aweome hits and goals without a delay!  So exciting!  I think it will be even better when I actually figure out what I'm doing!  Wish me luck!

      Here are a few sample pics that I took yesterday!

Art Fair

Dylan had 2 pieces of artwork up at the Monteith Art Fair tonight! Good job Dylan-you rock and we are so proud of you!

Like Mother, Like Son

Benjamin in the car: "What's the 'P' for?"

Me: " 'P' is for park, 'R' is for reverse, 'N' is for neutral, 'D' is for drive, and I'm not sure what the 'L' is for"

Benjamin : "It probably means push the pedal!"

My Crazy Little Man

Benjamin is so crazy and just wants a laugh from us...which he always gets!!

Taking a Walk

This is Benjamin's idea of walking to pick up Dylan...in STYLE!!!

So Sweet

Today I literally spent hours putting together a huge Star Wars Lego set for Benjamin. About an hour or so into it I was so sore and stiff I needed a break...when I came back Benjamin arranged pillows behind me so my back wouldn't hurt and wrapped me in a fleece blanket so I wouldn't be cold (it was about 73' inside the house!). It was so sweet and he did this all on his own...just to be kind and think of someone else! I love that kid!!

A Mom Laugh!

HERE'S YOUR SIGN!

Okay, so David took the boys up North and some friends and I went out to eat. Kristin was supposed to pick me up but her husband was running late so I just met her at her house and then we took her car to the restaurant.

Hours later after we were done eating we decided to go see Marie's new house. Now we are going on 5 hours out and Kristin drives to my house to drop me off. I open the garage and there is no car. My VERY FIRST THOUGHT, among my massive state of confusion, was: "Someone stole my car and then closed the garage! Why would they do that?" Kristin's first thought was "How did David drive both cars?" As I was flagging her down not to leave (b/c I didn't know what to do) I FINALLY remembered that my car was parked at her house! Seriously??? Oh yeah! Here's your sign!

Good Friday Service

So for Good Friday our awesome church (Grace Community Church) has an amazing, powerful service where we all partake in a Sedar (sp) meal which is similar to what Jesus and his disciples ate at The Last Supper. It is usually for children 6+ and their families, but this year Benjamin wanted to join us...he was a week away from age 5 so I agreed.

Our entire small group sat together which was really special as well. I sat next to Ben who is extremely new to our group. On my other side were my Benjamin, Dylan, and our friends Matt and Steph.

Well, right as service is beginning I smell the horrible stench that can only be coming from Benjamin's Weapon of Mass Destruction...he's farting! It stinks soooo bad...he continues to do this through the entire service! I am trying to concentrate but he stinks so bad, he thinks it's funny, and I have Ben on my other side also trying not to laugh...so sorry Jesus!

After the service we go out to eat with Matt and Steph where Matt tells me how Benjamin showed him his new Star Wars underwear at church! Nice job Benjamin! You are so cute which is why I am having such a hard time seriously controlling that type of mischief....oh well. It is a church service I will never forget!

I will say that Friday was a long day and we were out til 10:45 and my awesome kids had excellent behavior! So proud...but could have done w/out the stink bombs! ;) I hope the Lord has a sense of humor!

Poor Baby

Today Benjamin put some ice in a cup and set in on the counter...

FAST FORWARD a couple of hours...

We came downstairs for lunch and Benjamin hit his hand on the wall and was sobbing and could not be calmed down because his hand hurt so bad! Then, he looks over and notices that the ice had melted into water...just like that he stops crying and says "Hey! How did water get in my cup?" just as happy as can be!

Kissing

So David and I decided to let the boys watch Pirates of the Caribbean...at the end there is a kiss and of course both of the boys found it completely disgusting! (Thank you Lord) However, when I told them that they would one day kiss a girl like that here are the responses I got:

Benjamin: "No, I'm just going to toot on her and get her with my weapon of mass destruction (his farts)!

Dylan: "I know!" 

Which am I most worried about? Still trying to figure that one out!