Once there was a Snowman...

Mr. Ben probably has no idea what a snowman is, we have had hardly a dusting of snow all winter, but he sure loves the song, over and over and over.

Baltimore Zoo

We had a sunny Saturday a few weeks ago and made an excursion to the Baltimore Zoo with the boys.  It was a perfect day and we all came home happy and exhausted.  Here are a few pictures.

My favorite picture of Ben from the day.  My sister Anna made the Yoda hat for him for Christmas.  He happily wears it everywhere.  I love his blue eyes!

I always have to sneak a picture of Sam. He is so much like his mother.

My four African Penguins

My three cute little birdies sitting in a nest

Three silly gophers popping out of their hole.  Ben thought this was hilarious.  He was with me watching them pop out.

They have a large selection of farm animals and a petting part where you can go in among the goats.  Ben was in HEAVEN.  He wasn't afraid a bit and was eager to pet all of the goats.  Luckily he has learned (from Tilly our dog) the importance of being soft.  I was taking a video of Ben petting the goats and got blindsided by a goat that rammed me.  It totally caught me of guard.  Watch out for those goats!

The Baltimore Zoo is a small zoo and we were able to see all the animals that were out in a few hours.  We plan on going back again.  I think Ben and I will have some good walks through that zoo in the future.

Two Kids, a Dog, and a Box =

Pure FUN

Family Picture

By Sam age 5

Gospel Teaching: Reverance

Mr. Sam drew a picture in church a few weeks ago that reflects the gospel teaching he is soaking in at home and in Primary.  It was too cute so I took a picture to share with you.

Reverence in Church
Top: Sitting down (check)
Right: Singing hymns (check)
Bottom: Standing up (crossed out)
Left: Showing your belly button (crossed out)  do you see the cute belly button :)

A good Lickin'

Oh the new found joy of beater licking.  Needless to say he wanted "Ma" (aka more)

Helping with the dishes

Ben and Tilly are more than willing to help Daddy do the dishes.  (maybe that's why they don't get done in a very timely manner. Either I have too much help, or I'm avoiding the help)

Happy Thanksgiving

Here's Sam showing off his preschool projects:  His thankful tree and his turkey.  The turkey was promptly eaten after this picture was taken.  Sam said it was the yummiest turkey ever.

Ben's Two Loves

 Books and our dog, Matilda

And no, it wasn't my idea to lock him in a cage with his two loves.  He did that all by himself.

Birthday Boys

I'm behind.  November was a full month and it disappeared too quickly.  Both Elijah and Sam celebrated birthdays.  It is amazing that they have grown up so much in this last year.  They are both wonderful, sweet, kind boys and I am so blessed to be their mother. 

Happy Birthday my little men!!

Sam requested a lego brick cake.  It turned out okay.  He was pleased with it and that's what counts.

Elijah has been on an Ewok kick and he requested an ewok cake.  Um, it stumped me for a bit but thanks to the internet I realized how managable it could be (minus a bear cake pan).  Thankfully we still had Halloween candy around to use for the facial features.

Ben is walking and "talking"

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Halloween

A picture walk with captions:

Sam, my handsome Jedi

the Jedi can parade walking backwards, oooo

Sam's Preschool Class with Ms. Judy and Ms. Kathy

My fellow parade watcher

Ewok sighting!

Our neighbor Gretta, Elijah and Sam ready to go trick or treating together

Ben's going too!

Pumpkin Patch with the Preschool

Ben and I were able to go with Sam to the Pumpkin Patch for his preschool fieldtrip.  We got to go on a hayride pulled by a tractor, pick some corn to dry and pop in the microwave, pick two pumpkins, and visit some of the animals.  Ben and Sam both loved it.  Ben especially loved the animals.

Group picture of Sam's cute class.  Sam refused to stand up there.

He was hiding behind the stroller glaring at me for taking his picture anyway.

It's a fake cow that Sam was able to milk.  He waited in line to do it and did it well.