Pool Time

The pool at BLBC is finally open. We had a great time lounging beside it and splashing in it. Benton was a little worried at first , but once he got used to the water, there was no stopping him! He even put his face in the water! (Of course he was trying to drink it at the time)...


Check out the progress they're making on the gym! It is going up really fast.

Kissing Cousins

One day, this behavior will have to stop, but for now, it's so cute!! 

Happy Birthday, Nenny!

Our friend Nenny--I mean Jenni--is celebrating her birthday today. Best wishes to a real sweetheart! We love you, Jenni!
 

Happy First Day of Summer

Benton ran around outside this morning while I watered the lawn and picked strawberries for our cereal. He's not too good at berry picking yet--he gets too excited about the "geeps" (he thinks the green ones are grapes which he loves more than strawberries). But he'll get it figured out! 

I can see!

I gave Benton a little trim this morning. Its so nice to be able to see those baby blues again, even if I did get the bangs a tad short--and crooked. Hey, at least there's no blood! 

Safety First

Someone had to watch out for Daddy while he ran the BBQ for Father's Day. Uncle Ryan gave Benton a had so he perform his official duties.

Grandma Phyllis was a good helper, so Ben let her wear the hat for a little bit. 

Summertime

Me and Daddy lookin' cool in our shades

Time to go home already?! 

A Very Pirate-y Day

On Sunday, I took Mom and Dad up to Portland to see some pirate ships. It was great fun being packed around the waterfront.
The Lady Washington (closest to the docks) is best known for her roll as the Black Pearl in the movie Pirates of the Carribean.
Me and Daddy wanted this job. 

Puzzled

It's been a long time since my last post. I've been a little tied up, as you can see. My grandma Phyllis got me this great big foam puzzle, and I love to wear it.

Remembering Tera

Tera was a woman of tremendous faith who inspired all around her with her caring spirit. She will be missed by all who knew her. As a counselor, Tera often touched the lives of hurting people in her work. She was especially moved when she and Phil visited World Vision's Gulu Rehabilitation Center for Children of War in Uganda in April 2006. Tera hoped to be able to return to Gulu for the specific purpose of providing counseling and care for the counselors who pour themselves out each day on behalf of the children. In celebration of Tera's life, the family would like to invite you to make a donation in Tera's memory to help the children, and the staff who serve them, at the World Vision Gulu Rehabilitation Center for Children of War. Your gift of love will help make a lasting difference in the lives of these children and serve as a legacy of love and hope, in the name of Christ, and in honor of Tera. If you would like to give a gift online in memory of Tera, please visit www.firstgiving.com/RememberingTera .