First Day of Preschool~

Yes, we took Christian to preschool yesterday for the first time. He was so excited to go and had a wonderful first day! We could not have asked for it to go better. Ed stayed home so that we could take him together. While we were waiting outside for the school to open he made friends with another little boy Grant in his class right away. When we picked him up in the afternoon his teacher said Grant and Christian had played together all day! It was quite an interesting day all in all. Thanksfully we got up early yesterday morning to get everyone ready because when we came downstairs to start breakfast our power went out! So instead of plan A we went with plan B and had a cereal bar for breakfast. It seems that a tractor trailor driver fell asleep and drove into a family restaurant a few miles from our house. So after preschool we picked up something for lunch and then came home to take naps although it was hot it was bearable. We then left to go pick Daddy up from work and still had no power so made a stop as CiCi's for dinner Yummy! After that we came home and played for awhile and then got ready for bed before it go too dark. Thankfully the power came back on around 9:30 and hasn't blinked since. Hopefully Christian will continue to love preschool and it will be a time for him to grow and learn away from Benjamin and will allow me to steal a few hours a week with my other little man. Here are a few pictures (side note: Christian is hates getting his picture taken right now hopefully it is just a phase!).

Eating a cereal bar since the power is out!

Not really wanting to get my pictures takenWalking to the carPlaying with Grant before going into school Carrying his bag he was ready to go inside!He went in and went straight for the puzzles

Benjamin's Dedication

We made another weekend trip to Richmond (8/9). This trip was very special it was for Benjamin's dedication! We had a wonderful celebration dinner on Saturday night with special friends and family. It was great to have that time to spend with them. Sunday morning the service was great. Aunt Rhonda sang a beautiful song that a friend recommened to me. It is Little Boy on His Knees by Sheri Keaggy. She did a wonderful job. The it was time to go before the church and dedicate raising our son to follow God and in a godly home. It was a very special service. Pastor David prayed over us and over Benjamin asking God to for health, and wisdom, and most importantly to grow up with a hear yearning to follow Him. Here are a few pictures from the weekend.

Waiting for our tables to be ready

Mommy & Benjamin

Sweet Kisses from Grandma ConnieChristian playing checkers with Aunt GinaSome of our great friends- Mark & VickyHellen helping me feed Benjamin his dinnerIt is hard to tell but Benjamin was rubbing Marks head in this picture so cute! Uncle Billy & Aunt Nadine spending some time with the little man- they drove 3 hrs. to celebrate with us Thank You!Table One:Table Two: Lots of people= Lots of Love!The Cake (No Benjamin didn't get any)Christian enjoying his cake..Christian checking out the toys with SarahOur familyThe whole gang outside of Cracker Barrel- We are so blessed that we were able to celebrate with our closest friends and family!

The dedication on Sunday at church

Pastor David & Benjamin was are so blessed that he was able to do both Christian & Benjamin's dedication he is a wonderful pastor!Picture time was over so this was the best picture we could get of the boys with Pastor David- Benjamin is saying that he is done and Christian is wanting to wear my "pretty" as he calls it :) Grandma Connie, Benjamin, Christian, & MommyThe whole FamilyThe four of us Mommy, Daddy, and our 2 boys!I think Christian was trying to follow in his Aunt Rhonda's footsteps he picked up the microphone and just started to sing!

Thought for the Day....

So its not to often I post crazy things on my bog but I have one thought for the day...I think I already know the answer but here it goes....Will there ever be 5 minutes that I won't have to wonder what is going on in my house with these two boys?!?! This morning we took a quick trip to the grocery store and upon putting a few groceries away and going to check on the boys this is what I found.....

of course he was all smiles and so proud of himself with his statement of "I DID IT MOMMY!" :)

Natural Bridge~ Just the 4 of us- Sunday

Sunday morning after we checked out we deicded to take the boys back to the bridge. They weather was great and we knew we would be able to see more in the daylight and get some great pictures. Here they are.....

On the way back to the bridge we went through the giftshop. Christian is checking out the bear looks like he is about 2 1/2ft tall.

Benjamin's turn- is he really almost 2 feet tall?!I'm not scared of that Big Old Bear!Our Family- part of the bridge behind usDaddy & BenjaminMommy & BenjaminMommy & Daddy A few pictures of the bridgePlaying in the Indian VillageChecking out the HutWhen we got on the road it was only a few minutes and he was fast asleep- side note he is chewing on his lovey this is what he does everynight!

Natural Bridge~ At the Bridge Saturday- Part Two

We decided to go to the bridge Saturday night. They do the 7days of creation once it gets dark. We got there early enough that we walked all the way up the path to the falls they were not that big because they are in a drought but it was a nice walk. Here are a few pictures from that night and some other random hotel pictures.

Christian was so excited to ride the bus

Giving the bus driver a tipThe Bridge Mommy & Benajmin getting ready to walk the path- I love my sling I really should use it moreThe falls at the top of the path Waiting for the 7days of creation to startpointing at the lights on the bridg- the flash made him squintI just LOVE those chubby cheeks!It was late when we got back to the room and the boys were ready for bed!Christian slept in a crib Benjamin taking a bath in the sinkThis little boy is looking more and more like his Mommy! :)Christian found his favorite thing to do in the hotel was talk on the phone Here he is having a big conversation with someone