Ben's Lazy Sunday Afternoon...

Ben had a ROUGH teething day today. So we stayed at home and played with play doh:He read his truck book: And ate popcorn with Sean:

Sean's 2nd Birthday Party

Today we went to our neighbor's and good friend's son Sean 2nd birthday party. A great time was had by all. Ben got to see all of his friends there including Sean, Tristen, Titus, Nick and Tyler to name a few. Mark and Lisa really put on a fun party and were great hosts. One of the highlights for me was the coffee that they had available. The kids loved the handpainting and Sean's playroom. The hit with Ben was being able to go in the pool. Last summer Ben was a little skeptical of the water but today he couldn't wait to get outside and in the water with Sean and everyone else. Our cat Husker even poked his head over the wall to see what was going on. We just wanted to say Happy Birthday to Sean and thank you for having us over, We had a great time!!

Ben's 1st Dentist Appointment!

Ben had his first dental appointment today! First, he got acquainted with their GREAT waiting room with LOTS of toys: Norma started off by showing Ben how fun dentist tools can be: She even let him taste a different type of toothpaste:He practiced his flossing: Then Dr. Yael Bar-Zion took a look in his mouth: She told mommy and daddy that your teeth were in great shape and that you were getting your bottom molars! Grandma Cindy (a registered dental assistant) would be so proud! We go back to Dr. Bar-Zion in October and she said ALL 20 teeth will be in!

Farmer Ben

We took a little trip to Underwood Farms this afternoon and Ben got to see a peacock, ride the train and drive the tractor.....ok maybe not actually drive it but he thought he was.

Ben and Sean's Saturday Night Playdate

Sean, Ben's best little neighbor friend who lives right behind us, came over to play for a little bit tonight. First, they shot some hoops:

Then, they colored together: Thanks for coming over Sean! Ben had a great time!

Ben's Birthday Weekend!

Ben spent his second birthday at the Santa Barbara Zoo with mommy, daddy, Grandma Sharon and Papa Joe. On Saturday, he partied at the park with his family and closest friends.

Happy birthday little guy! Mommy and daddy love you so so much!

Make a Smilebox photobook

Another Season at Underwood Farms!

Ben got a season pass this year to Underwood Farms, just down the road. This year he was able to climb the hay stack all by himself!Here is his happy dance on the hay stack Wherever he goes, Ben always manages to find a truckOr a tractorFirst he watched the tractor go byThen he took a tractor ride through the field