A Relaxing Week

We have had a very relaxing week at home. I know that sounds funny since we are on summer vacation, but some weeks really are more relaxing than others. Ben went to Aunt Joycie's house every morning from 8:30 to noon this week. He loves playing with the other kids. They had a picnic at the lake this week. Ben told us he "ate sandwiches." I just love hearing him talk. It's so cool to hear what's on his mind.

Ben discovered a new talent this week. He can cross his index and middle fingers on his left hand. Jeremy said he had the cutest look of "awe" on his face when he discovered this new talent. He is developing a stronger independent streak with each passing week. Some of his new phrases are, "Ben do it" and "blah blah blah now." We're trying to get him to say please instead of now at the end of his requests....it's a work in progress :) He is doing very well with thank you's and you're welcome's.

We have exactly 4 weeks left of summer vacation. I am not ready to start thinking about a new school year, haha! Maybe I'll be motivated when August rolls around. Here are the latest pictures of Benny Bear.
practicing his new skill....crossing his left index and middle finger :)

Grandpa keeping Ben entertained @ Red Lobster

goofing off in the parking lot

mowing the yard

pointing at one of the trees and telling me how daddy "cut it with chainsaw" :)

riding in the radio flyer :)

not sure what he was doing here, but he has a big smile on his face :)

play room pictures