My Sweet Dylan

Today we were walking to Dylan's little league game and I was just looking at him and I was thinking about how big he looked so I said "Dylan, you look so grown up! Where did my chubby little baby go? Where is my baby who slept with me and cuddled with me?" And he looked at me and said "He's walking right next to you, he's just growing up.". Tear.

Benjamin's Graduation!

What?  How did that happen? The time went by so fast?  Here are some pics from his preschool graduation at Christ the King!

                      Benjamin with his teacher Ms. Jill Farrar...we love her!

         Benjamin with Piper, Abby, and Shelby...this was as close as he would stand by them!

 VICTORY! Good job Benjamin! We love you and are so proud of you!

                   

St. Joan of Ark Carnival

Derek and Dylan were so excited for this ride...well, Dylan was a little nervous too...he didn't eat any dinner because he didn't want to get sick!  While they were on the ride I was a nervous wreck because I couldn't see how they were doing...but I loved Dylan's face when he came out!  Relief!

This was the ONLY ride Benjamin would go on...it was basically a kiddy maze with obstacles and a big slide...sorry...I didn't get many good pics!

I LOVE looking at these pictures!  I love seeing them laugh and smile and it's so genuine!  Thank you LORD for these fun times together!  BTW, this ride was the pirate ship.

Hanging with Aunt Lisa and Derek

Dylan Playing Little League

No More Tee-Ball!  We're in the big league now....well, the littlest big league!  Dylan is a power hitter...he smokes the ball everytime and has no trouble with the ball being pitched.  We now need to work on catching...I think we focused only on batting, but now there are a bunch of older kids playing with him, so we will need to step up our game a bit.  But...I'm not sure when...games are 2 hrs, 2 or 3 times a week!  It's exhausting, even for Dylan, but he loves it when he is out there playing! Go Dylan!

Benjamin Playing Soccer

                                                                                                                                                                              Benjamin decided to play soccer again this year, but let me just say that watching his games this year are nothing like watching them last year.  Last year he was more of a spectator, but this year he is attacking the ball and scoring goals. When he plays goalie he is rarely scored on.  Best of all, he loves it!!  Although, thanks to Aunt Lisa he thinks that everytime he scores a goal he should get a doughnut!

Student Council Field Trip

A Cricket in Times Square and Lunch at Chili's.

Date Night With Dylan

Dylan and I had an awesome date night...we went to Fishbones to eat, then we went for a long walk, had dessert, and watched The Chronicles of Narnia: The Last Voyage.  We had the best time!  I can't remember the last time we did something like that-just the two of us!  I love you Pickle...thanks for a great night!

Kids say the darndest things!

***One name has been changed to protect the innocent***

     Benjamin was up all night with a fever and an earache so I took him to Urgent Care this morning.  While we were waiting to see the Dr. he asked "Mom, is there anyone older than "Ms. Jane"?" BTW, this came out of nowhere and "Ms. Jane" is not old at all!  I said "There are lots of people older than "Ms. Jane".  He then replied "Oh, you mean like Jesus!"  I serious laughed so hard!

     On a side note...Benjamin is now resting and on antibiotics for an ear infection and bronchitis.  Feel better my funny little man!