Let's just say he handled the stitches better, but we all survived. We'll see what the next few days hold. His father hasn't seen him yet...
Benton loves hanging out with Alicia and Gavin. I think Ben and Gavin get along so well because of the curly hair.
Last night, as we were closing up shop after our home group, we discovered an interloper had been watching from the tree outside the living room window. The fearless racoon posed for several photos. I've never seen a real one alive before. I can't decide if they creep me out because I always see them dead, or if they are just a creepy animal. Benton, of course, was delighted. He wanted to "pat it," but mean old mom didn't think that was such a good idea.
It's true. My Training has commenced. I have until April to get this figured out. When I see my baby friends Vance and Christian crawling around, I follow them and say "hold it!" I get to hold them sometimes and pat them really nice. I think it will be OK.
We went and got Benton's pictures taken last week just for fun. He was charming as usual, and since the 8x10 was free, we went for the one with the obnoxious background.
(I like to kick of fair season by watching the Rogers and Hamerstein classic before I go. Oddly, the Oregon State Fair has never even come close to being similar to the movie). Oh well. We had a great time this year anyway, and as usual, Benton stole the show. He just loved the animals. Well, some of them. Llamas with fancy haircuts: yes. (Favorite new word: Alpaca). Cows, no. Pigs of all shapes and sizes: yay! Chickens: not a chance. Goats: oh yeah. (Second favorite new word: Pigmy).
Benton's friend Lucy is growing up! She's four weeks old already and is starting to track things with her eyes. She holds up her head and even smiled at Aunt Andee when she got to hold her.
