Impromptu Party!

My sister and Andrew were coming home last weekend for a wedding, so we had planned to visit for the day on Saturday.  Well, it turned into a little party for Bennett's 3rd birthday, which was very special.  He loves Buzz and so he was crazy about all his Buzz gifts and his cake.  Thanks to Nana and Papa!

Eden wore her pretty party dress from Baggie!  Love it!

Eden gave such big smiles for Auntie Amy!  Wish we could get these girls together more (tear...).

Yeah Buzz and Woody!

My dad, home from another long business trip is always happy to see the kids.  He remarked how much Eden has grown and changed in 2-3 weeks.

Papa was the hot seat!

Bennett loved opening his gifts and had to tell Logan to "let me do it" a few times.

But when it came to reading the cards, Bennett was happy to let Logan read to him.

And Eden read a little, too.

Uncle Kyle was there, but Ali was away on a work trip.  Benny got a cool fishing rod that we're hoping to use sometime soon!

Logan was cheering Bennett on like crazy - it was so funny!

Oh man...g-u-n-s?  Well, kinda.  They are super fun for the boys and I actually suggested them as a gift because the boys played with them at a friends house and loved them.

Uncle Andrew!

Go figure: this little toy camera was one of the best gifts.  Benny kept taking photos like this all day.  Hilarious.

What a cool guy.

There's B with his camera again!  Haha!

Oh Benny is so cute!  He was totally bashful and sweet, just thrilled we were singing to him!

Its almost like he didn't know what to think...

but he sure knew what to do when it was time to blow out the candles!

Yum!  Thanks to all for the last minute special day for B.  Love you!

Summer Haircut!

It was time....for Logan's summer haircut!

Eden is 3 months!

Eden was three months yesterday and I feel like I have to pinch myself!  Can it really be that she is growing so quickly.  We feel incredibly blessed that Eden joined our family.  She is perfect and wonderful!  She gives us endless smiles and giggles.  She is one chatty little lady already - loving to repeat sounds and noises we make.  This is such a fun stage...

Eden loves to make eye contact and talk.  She loves to read books and she loves to look at her brothers.  They can make her smile any time with their little antics.  John also has a special bond with Eden and he can get her to giggle like no one else.  She goes about our busy days with us and really does well.  She lets us know when she needs something by "complaining" a little - usually not a big cry or anything, though.  She's pretty patient with us :)

Her hair is crazy and I don't even try to tame it because its so cute!  I have noticed its like this on the warmer, more humid days and I think its a little curl coming through.  Her hair seems so thin, but when you look under the long dark hairs there is lots of fine blond (!) hair coming in.

Big baby blues

Little baby feet

And lots of giggles!

Eden is wearing her 3-6 month clothes and some 6 month rompers and onesies.  She is long!  

Eden started sleeping in her crib this month!  She does great and looks so small in there.

I love her chubby thighs (I know she won't think that's funny when she's 15).

Here she is with her new Zebra from Tom and Julie - its so cute!  And its bigger than her, but maybe not for long!

"Hey look at me.  I'm three months old.  And I'm super cute."

Bennett's 3rd Birthday!

Yesterday was Bennett's third birthday.  I keep saying that, but I can't believe it!  I feel like he was born such a short time ago...and now we have his little sister who is so small and resembles him so much.  Bennett is sweet, challenging, determined, funny, and curious.  

For B's special day, he got to choose whatever he wanted to do!  He chose the library and the children's museum!  So, we were out the door before 9am with a stop at Starbucks for his favorite little scones before hitting the library.  We actually arrived at the library 10 minutes before they open, so I took a few photos of the boys playing around.

Buzz Love

They have done a great job getting the kids area of the library changed over to a summer theme.  It was fun and exciting to play with the new summer toys they have out.

Now that school is out, its the first week back to story time, so we were happy to join in!  The books were all about fish - perfect for my sea-loving boys.

Then it was on to the museum!  They even said a special Happy Birthday to Bennett over the speaker, to which he just blushed!  So cute!  The boys were into the art room today, so we spent a lot of time there.

Eggs over easy anyone?

Phew - that was a busy morning, so when we got home, it was time for Eden to get on the floor and have some playtime.  She was in the car seat or the bjorn most of the morning while we were out and about!  We had a late lunch and then the boys napped, so Eden and I got ready for Benny's little party.

These are my goofy Buzz Lightyear cupcakes!  Luckily, Bennett loved them!  We invited some friends to join us for dinner and cake.  It was such a beautiful day that we spent most of our time outside, but not before a few gifts...

This says is all!

Bennett's new Stomp Rocket is a hit!  We've had several rockets on our garage roof, on our neighbor's house, and in the other neighbor's yard.  :)

Bennett loved this Buzz birthday candle so much that he wanted that one on his candle cupcake.

So funny!  Love his expression - he clearly felt special when we sang to him.

Being outside, the candle wouldn't stay lit, so we had to keep trying.  Bennett just sat patiently until it was lit long enough for him to blow it out.  Man, this kid loves birthdays!  It was really a great day.  We are so thankful that God gave us Bennett!  Thanks to the Peters family, David & Katie and Mollie & Aubrey for helping us celebrate!

Happy Birthday Bennett!

I'm 3 today!

Hooray!

Babies and Dental Checkups

We had dental checkups in River Falls this week so we also got to spend some time with our dear friends, the Agrimsons.  The boys love hanging out with Avery.  She is spunky and keeps up with the boys, no problem.  We also got to see Drew - 5 months old!  He is such a cutie!  It was Agrimson's first time meeting Eden, so it was a long awaited visit for all of us!

Just as the dads were talking about how they don't do as well with babies as moms, they were both holding their sleeping infants.  It was picture worthy.  Thanks to Agrimsons for everything - great time together and a delicious dinner, as always!

Random Fun

We've been having so much fun lately!

 Last day of school!

 John and Logan on their way to the end of year field trip!

 Eden doing tummy time...and getting so big!

 Benny loves his sister soooo much!

 Climbing at a new park!

 Look at how big the boys are getting!

 Brave Bennett (sometimes too brave!)

 A new favorite: climbing the rope web!

Sweet Eden enjoying the outdoors!