Our Morning Walks

Since June in the mornings Benjamin and I go walking with the "Whipple Park Walkers" Monday through Friday. There are roughly 4 to 7 moms, strollers ranging from 4 singles, 2 doubles and 1 triple stroller. I have been told it is quiet a sight to see. But it's great to have a group encouraging you to go out every morning, especially in the winter when it would be nice to stay in our warm homes. Ben is usually well behaved but asking to play with a toy, leaf, stick, something to eat, or have something to drink. However, when an hour goes by and we are almost home and I haven't heard a peep out of him I begin to wonder...and this is what I find. A tired little boy who didn't get enough sleep the night before.

Halloween!

Our little Simba! This was the first year that we actually took Benjamin Trick-or-Treating. I don't think he quiet understood what was going on, but if he had a sucker in hand and mouth he was perfectly happy going from house to house. We didn't make a big deal out of it this year. We borrowed the costume from a friend in the ward and then we went to the Trunk-or-Treat at the church on the Tuesday. The young women put on a carnival and had activities for all the kids. Ben attempted to color and enjoyed his donut and cider. Grandma Christensen then took him car to car for candy while I handed out candy. Jon had to work, too bad. Then on the actual Halloween I took him to a couple other townhouses in our complex. He would lift his head and give a big smile to the people at the door and then we would move on. It will be fun next year to see how he will react and maybe we'll get him to say "Trick-or-Treat!"

Grandma Came To Visit

A little over a week ago Grandma Christensen came to visit. We don't get many visitors from the west so it was nice to have her around. Benjamin loved having a friend 24/7 playing with him. We got to do a lot of fun activities while Grandma was out here. We went shopping, canned pears, made curtains for Ben's room, Trunk-or-Treating, went to the Strong Museum of Play, and went to Palmyra. Thanks for coming out Mom it was great having you here. We love you!

Fall

Fall is here and I have finally gotten the courage to start a blog. It's taken awhile to try and figure it out, but with a little playing around on the computer I think I have it somewhat figured out. I have tons of friends in Whipple Park who are willing to show me the ropes if I get confused. Anyway, I thought it would be great for everyone to see how we are especially since we are so far away from everyone. Even with us moving around a lot with the Army in the near future it will be nice for all of you to see how Benjamin and our little family is growing. I will try my best to keep the posts updated on a regular basis. My goal right now is once a week. Maybe it will by my new Sunday activity.