Ben's first time in the snow!!!

I had to work the day that it snowed. We went to go get Ben some things so that he could play in the snow. It was nightime before we got back. We took him out, but he really didn't enjoy it that much. All he did was stand in one spot and say walk, walk, walk, walk. I told him to walk I think he was scared that he was going to fall. He would to ride his bike more than be in the snow.
Ben only stood there in the snow. He would try to walk, but I think he was scared.

Daddy put snow in his mouth.

Daddy getting him out of the yard so that we could take a short walk.

Walking down the street. He fell alot because of the icy side walks

Ben swimming at Little Julians Birthday Party

Ben went to little Julians 4th birthday party at the swimming pool the other day. He really hasn't been swimming in a swimming pool that often. He really likes the bath tub. I think the swimming pool is just to big for him. He was crying, and even had real tears comming down his checks. He was happy after we got him out. He is happy after he is out of the pool.

Happy Ben with Daddy after getting out of the water.

Denise trying to get Ben excited about being in the pool.

Shane jumping on Julian with Ben, Aunt Chris, and Denise looking at what's going on.

Going to get our Christmas Tree

We decided to go get our Christmas tree at a U-Cut lot. Ben had a lot of fun running around the property. He also didn't listen that well because he was free for the first time in a long time. We didn't have to hold his hand so he ran wild. It was alot of fun.Our little boy being cute.
Hitting the tree stump with his stick.

The only way that we could keep track of him was when he was on Daddys Back

I love this picture . He is getting to be a really big boy.

He picked up a part of a stump and had to carry it around the place.

Looking at Daddy cut down the tree.

Hey that is my tree that you are taking away. Get back here tree.

Taking a break from running.

Ben looking at the tree.

Baby-Baby-Baby

I went to the doctors on Monday for another ultrasound, and another appointment. The ultrasound went fairly well. The only thing that I didn't like about it was the person who was giving the utltrasound. I believe that all the girls in my family that have been to my doctor do not like that lady either. It is just our luck that we wind up getting her, because they have 2 other people that also do the ultrasound. I am hoping that next time it won't be with the same lady. I have to get another ultrasound in 4 more weeks because the lady didn't take pictures of the heart like she was suppose to. I wish that she would pay for the next one, because she didn't listen when I said take all the pictures that you would at a 20 week ultrasound. Always listen to the pregnant lady.
My doctor said that our Little Boy looks really great. He is about 9ozs. I am sure that Benjamin will have alot of fun with a little brother. I have made a conclusion that my husband just can't have girls. I will be in a house with 3 children who are boys, and a husband. We are still working on a name. It is really hard for James and I to agree on a name. I really want John to be the middle name because it was my grandpa's name. I would like to Honor him by naming one of my boys after him. I will post pictures of the little guy when I have more time. I am working alot. I might have time on Friday while Benjamin and my niece Alia are taking a nap. We will see.

NICU Halloween Party

Every year the NICU has a Halloween party for the Graduates of the program. We have stayed in contact with 4 other families that had babies the same time that Ben was in there. It has been alot of fun to see them sprout. I have been in charge every year to get cookie donations. I got 32 dozen donated. The cookies that I gathered up were gone in 1 hour, and it was happening for 4 hours. Lets just say that they made a Costco run. We missed getting a picture of Bennett because we were just arriving and Ben was in the mood to run and around. Bennett was running around also. Ben with Callea
Another picture of Ben and Callea
Nic and Ben

Ben and Callea

Callea, Nic, and Ben

Update on Baby #2

We went to the doctors in Portland at OHSU last friday. The doctor has alot of stuff that they want me to do after week 16. I have to take 4mg of Folic Acid a day, Suppositories every day, and an Utrasound every 2 weeks after week 16. We will find out what we are having on Nov. 10 at 18weeks. I think that we are having a boy, and james thinks we are having a girl. What do you think? Let us knowPicture of the one of the arms
The whole body while moving
Our first 3 D ultrasound
A close up of the 3D picture. If you really look at the picture it looks like the face is in on the right next to the arm and hand, but that is actually the ear and back of the head. The face is under the hands.

Our visit to the Pumpkin Patch.

We took Ben to the Roloff Farm before we went to my doctors appt. He was sprinkling a little bit. We all had alot of fun. We saw Matts Parents, and Molly all of them are on the show. They tape 9 months out of the year, and this is taping season. They have a big staff that helps them out.
Ben waiting to get on the ride around the farm
Looking around at everyone,
Grandma kathy, Ben, and Daddy on the hay ride. But it was better sitting on the seats.

The chicken's House
I love this picture
Ben and James visiting Jail
The town on the farm. They built it for their kids to play with when they were younger.
Ben and Mommy at the farm

Church on the farm
James leading the church on the farm
A tree house that is built around the tree. Every couple of years they have to take boards away to make room for the roots of the tree to grow.
Castle on the farm
Ship on the farm

Ben on the way to Shane's School

I told Ben that we were going to get Shane from School, and take him to daycare. Before we left the house Ben had to take his backpack with him. I tried to take it away, but he started to scream. We just took it to make him happy

Ben's New Toy

Ben with his new toy. Daddy didn't really want to put it together because he wasn't sure where it was going to go. He wanted to go somewhere, and so I would be happy he put ben's new toy in the living room. Ben is really happy. He loves his new toy. Thank you daddy Our big boy!
Great smile
He is just so Cute.

Mac and Cheese Boy

I let Benjamin feed himself his lunch. He had Mac and Cheese everywhere. Lets just say that I gave him a bath. You can tell his hair really needed it. Mac and Cheese boy
Ben fed himself. He is a big boy.

Eugene Celebration

Every year our family watching the Eugene Celebration parade. He is a picture that I snapedShane, Ben, Andrea, and Madison at the parade

Our Dog thinking he needs to eat with Ben

I turned around for just a second, and found milo on Ben's Tray. Ben really didn't like that Milo had jumped on there. He was crying and that is why I turned around. But before I had milo get off I just had to snap a few pictures Ben on Milo's tray
Ben is trying to push milo off of his tray.