The long journey begins

You may be thinking the journey refers to the trip we're about to take to Minnesota. Actually it's the journey of potty training. Today Bennet was able to go in the potty for the first time. For those of you who have changed your fare share of thousands of diapers you'll get why this needed to be it own entry.

Also thanks to Godfather Nate for the cool motorcycle. He's been up and down the block with it a bunch already.

Two-rrific birthday

All the boys having Tool Time together.

Ben opening a gift from his godmother, Morgan.

Ben seemed to enjoy his special day very much. He was a really good big brother and shared his new toys with Neil.

Digging to China

For Ben's 2nd birthday, one of the very nice gifts he received was a sandbox from his grandma. So here we are putting it in. Ben couldn't wait to get in there. It was super easy to put together (very important considering how little time we have for projects without the boys "help"). I think it took us less than an hour. Ben is in love with it. He played right up until dinner and immediately asked to go back out after dinner. (It also came with a very nice cover that ties down in a effort to keep out all the neighborhood critters.)

Ben turns 2!

Grandma with Neil.


Ben blowing out the candles.

Brian helping Ben with his new scooter.

Our latest RV trip was back to Detroit to celebrate Bennet's upcoming 2nd birthday. We stayed at Busia & Papa's driveway again. (We're contacting Woodall's Camping Directory to get their entry added next year.) Happily on Friday we were also able to spend time with Gwen & Kate's acting fans and were able to keep the paparazzi at bay. Ben had a great time with the girls, if he keeps this up he'll be known as a ladies man. On Saturday for the party, Neil got to show off all of his new teeth and standing skills. Ben's homemade, egg-less cake featured the green dog in the helicopter from one of his favorite stories Go Dog Go. All and all the party was a lot of fun – great food and company.