A Post From Mommy

Benton was kind enough to allow me some precious blog space to show off my "new" furnature and the fireplace which is finally finished!

 

Play Time!

Last night, I took Mom and Dad to the park. It was really fun! I was in my element, I tell you. Fresh air, sunshine, toys, and a whole bunch of people to visit with... I went down the slide all by myself! And yes, I really am having fun in that last picture!

 

I'm Back!

Daddy got a new camera and he's letting my photographer use it until something better comes along. It's quite a relief being back in the lime-light! 

On Sunday I went to the coast with Mommy and Daddy. It was a beautiful day, but very windy!! 

I loved watching the birds and the kite--which I thought was a really big bird. 

It was so windy, I could hardly stand up! 

Hangin' Out

Saturday Mommy and I went to Emma's house so Mommy, Aunt Snook and Jenni (Nenni, as I call her) could scrapbook. 

From the file

This is a picture taken exactly one year ago today. My how I've grown up! My friend Jenni took this one when Mommy and I met her for lunch one day. 

All grown up

It occured to me that I never posted the picture Mommy picked. Am I not a handsome mess of trouble? If you didn't get a picture yet, let Mommy know. She has lots! 

From the Editor

Hello. Benton's Mommy here. I must share with you two things. 1. Vacation pictures are on The Attic which you can get to by clicking the link on the right. We had an awesome time, but its good to be home where we can drink the water. 2. The last day of our journey, the camera battery went kaput. Dead in the water. No juice what so ever. This affects you because it means no new pictures of Benton until the new battery comes in the mail. I sincerely hope none of you will perish in the mean time. Keep checking. It shouldn't be long! I'll post stuff from the archives until the camera gets fixed. Love you all!

Peek!

Emma and I had a grand time playing peek at Grandma and Grandpa's house. 

When the parents are away....

Mommy and Daddy are off for some fun in the Mexican sun. They've left me at Black Lake Bible Camp to fend for myself--with a little help from Grandma and Grandpa. Perhaps the saddest thing of all is you won't see more of me for a whole week! Check The Attic though. Mommy will (try to) keep it updated with their vacation saga. 

Chillin'

Here's another one Mommy didn't pick. She found the green a tad too obnoxious.

Dude!

I'm 18 months old today, and I celebrated by doing a little surfing. Just kidding. This is actually posed, if you can believe it. I know this is a sweet picture, but Mommy didn't choose it. I guess you'll have to stay tuned to see that one. (Sorry the picture quality is so bad. You get what you pay for...).

Rockin'

I'm getting very self sufficient. I can even rock myself to sleep! 

Washing Machine

Or as I like to call it, "Mishy." It is so fun watching the laundry. Better than Baby Einstein even. I'd watch it spin forever if I didn't get distracted by the shoes on the steps. 

I learned a new word yesturday!

Mud!! 

Don't get any crazy ideas...

The next genetation of Beetle-Beitel-Bittles is in the way! Congratulations to Christiana and Jason who expect their first bean to sprout in October! 

Hand Hand Fingers Thumb

Bongo and I like to read this story about fourty seven times a day. It reminds us of better times. 

The whole gang with our new pals.
Aunt Laila fed me MandMs. Yum!! This was not Daddy's favorite choice of snack for me.
It was cold on the way back to the car, so Aunt Laila wrapped me up in her coat. Look Mom! No hands!






Then we all went to ColdStone and had ice cream. I just had some bites of Mommy's--chocolate/raspberry/brownie. Yum! 

Laurelai's Birthdat Party

For Laurali's 3rd birthday, she invited her cousins to a party at Build a Bear Workshop. Here we are picking out or new friends' names. I picked a monkey and named him "Bongo."
I stood on the pedal while Bongo got stuffed.
The birthday girl waiting her turn.
We had to give our animals a bath before we dressed them. 

Sword Fight

We went to this great toy store in Canada. Dad and I engaged in a friendly duel. I totally won.