Mowing Obsession

Ben is obsessed with lawn mowers and mowing the lawn. He loves to go with Dad to Great Grandma's and mow her lawn. He likes to pretend to start the mower and push it around. He cleans up his messes by blowing away the stray grass clippings.

Lunch with the Firefighters in Valparaiso

Driving the firetruck! He thought he was so cool!
We went to Lunch with the firefighters in Valpo. Ben had a great time looking at the firetrucks and getting in them. However, I think the bouncy house was his favorite.

Visiting with the Hemlers

Ben and I spent a great day in St. Joe, MI with our friends the Hemlers from Switzerland. We went to the Curious Kids Museum, had lunch, and spent some time in the splash fountains. We are very excited they are moving back to the states at Christmas time!!!
Ben and Nolan chumming it up.


Lots of running!

Riding the new carousel in St. Joe. Ben would not ride on a horse or other animal. He would only ride on this peacock and I had to sit with him. He did not enjoy the ride.
Just before riding.
Playing operation at the Grossology portion of the museum.

Dog Days of Summer

Ben and I have been trying to find ways to keep cool in the summer heat. Here are few from our adventures of shaving cream!

Helping Bumpa cut wood!

Goofy!

June 12, 2008

Hanging with Dad on the beach.

Buried to his knees with his cousin Lucy.

Mowing with Uncle Jeff.

Happy Birthday Ben!

2nd Birthday with the Gott's

Sorry they are in reverse order. Oh, so tired after a great day!

Driving the boat with Papa!
Can we please go on the boat now?

Ben's Elmo cake. He loved it.