Misc Musings

Tuesday we celebrated Joseph's 37th birthday. Ben and I got him a Wii. He has always joked about owning a Nintendo. Now he has one. We have had fun bowling and playing golf. The missionaries came over last night and enjoyed it too. In the picture Ben was helping Daddy unwrap his gift. Ben also gave Daddy a Rocky and Bullwinkle movie. Ben says "Hey Rocky, watch me pull a rabbit out of a hat." Oh, the things Joseph teaches him.
A new family moved into our ward. They are lovely. We had them over for dinner Sunday and the kids loved dressing up.
This was Ben milking a cow at the state fair. He loved the tractors and hands on displays.
Lastly, this was taken on the Hill Cumorah. Joseph and I did a temple session with some friends of ours and split child care. While I was at the temple Joseph and Ben ran up the hill. Notice Woody in the grass. One of the toy story guys is never far behind.

School

A little nervous on his first day of school. Our school district has a 2, 3, and 4 year old program. There are 11 kids in Ben's class. He really wants to ride the bus.
Walking up the sidewalk to Park Hill Elementary.
He wouldn't take off the backpack.
Benjamin officially started school this week. Actually his first day was last weeks orientation and the picture is from last Thursday. Yesterday was his first real day of school. He of course loves it. I think he was nervous on his first day. He wouldn't pose for pictures and he was tired. School starts at 12:00 and we are done at 2:15. It is only on Tuesdays and Thursdays and I get to be there with him. He loves gym, and having a cubby, and snack time. He used all his best words and said please and thank you. I was so proud of him. He is a star!! He likes having friends and being involved. I will admit it's a nice outing for mom too.