Happy Birthday to Ben and Me, Finally...

Obviously, I am behind on posting. We are having a fun, and very busy summer. I will just have to let the pictures speak for themselves.

Ben had a great day. We had presents, dinner at Buca Di Beppo and cheesecake. Turns out Ben is not a fan of cheesecake, he also is not a fan of birthday cake, next year we are going to have birthday slurpees, or I may follow Trish's lead and just get him a big box of bagels.

Happy #5 Ben!

Today is Ben's birthday and we are excited to have a five year old. Here is a memory from last year when he turned four.

More to come later.

Disneyland!

We are back.   Actually, we were back quite awhile ago, but I am pretty slow.  We had a GREAT time at Disneyland.   It was a good time to go, not to crowded, perfect California spring weather, and boys of all the right ages.   I was glad that Nick loved Space Mountain (also my favorite ride) and we went a zillion times.   Everyone loved Buzz Lightyear.  Ben like the Jungle Cruise the best, and Zach loved everything.   I was worried he might not enjoy it, but he loved watching everything and going on all the rides.    He did not love the characters we saw.   He would push them away with both hands if they got too close.    We got to have breakfast at Goofy's kitchen.   We had a minor earthquake, which we didn't feel, although it seems like everyone else did.   It even put the Indiana Jones ride out of commision the next day, which was okay with us.  Ben was too short and Nick hated, I repeat HATED it.   Despite some rotten chicken in the condo, some stomach flu or carsickness (not sure which) on the way down, I wouldn't change a thing.   We had a great time.   We were long overdue for a family vacation.   Ben kept saying look everyone it is our whole family!!!   Here are some of our favorite pictures...

We are off...

My children don't  know it yet, but we are off to this place...

No posts for awhile.

Laura Pausini and James Blunt

I have loved Laura Pausini since Erik introduced her to me and I also like James Blunt.   They have a great music video together and it is free on itunes right now!   Everyone should download it today.

Artists in Training

I have been trying to get my basement organized for quite some time and it is finally starting to come together.    I decided to make the downstairs kitchen into an art/craft room.    My mother-in-law generously provided us with this great easel and helped me sort all my stuff into these cupboards we swiped from my parents storage unit.   I believe they used to be in my dad's  office.

They kids have enjoyed using it, and are down there fairly often.  It will be fun to have Erik teach them a few of his tricks.  We won't be selling art work just yet, but start saving your money.   I am sure we will be cranking out the masterpieces soon!