THE BIGGEST NEWS OF THE YEAR!!

We are adding a new addition to our family. We are expecting baby in 2009. The bets are on. James thinks that I am going to get my little girl that I have always wanted. I think that I am having another boy, and that would be okay. I just want a healthy baby and hopefully I can carry this baby full term. I just wish the sick feeling would stop, but it doesn't look like its going to.

Cousin Cassie and Ben

Ben's Cousin Cassie wanted to get pictures with all of her cousins. Alia was getting her4 month old pictures done Ben went with her to get pictures taken with his cousin. It was a lot of fun and they turned out really good. Ben only has about 10-20 minute window that he will let you take his picture and then her started to get grumpy. The last picture they were playing hide the phone down Ben's shirt. You did a great job Ashlyn. Thank you

BEN'S FIRST HAIR CUT!!

Right when we got back from Washington to see my grandma. James said that Rachael was visiting her mom and that she could give Ben his first hair cut. We know that he really needed it, but we just never found the time. Look and see what a good boy he was. Aunt Denise took a video, Ashlyn took pictures, and I held Ben while he was getting his hair cut. Nurse Molly, Mike, and Daddy watched it all happen. After he got out of the hose, and is going to get ready to get his hair cut.
Giving him a rat tail, so that we can save his hair.
The first Cut
He is a good boy.She was going really fast.
He really didn't care as long as he had that sucker.
Happy boy.
Church boy hair style
Make sure to get the back.
Rachael and Ben after the hair cut. (Rachael cut his hair)

Aunt Denise decided to put Alia's Clip in Ben's hair. So this is a good picture of how long is hair was before he got his first hair cut. He is Blowing a Kiss to everyone.

Playing with the hose.

Ben went over to Nurse Molly's house for just a second, and this is what we found when we came to get him. He had the hose and everyone was just watching him have a lot of fun. He was wetting his hair for his first hair cut. This is alot of fun.
Its raining, its pouring
This side doesn't look wet enough
He was trying to drink the water out of the hose.

Ben rides with the big boys.

Well we got Ben the motorcycle when I found out that I was going to have a baby. The baby needed a motorcycle when brother and dad both have one. We got the first two pictures taken when Ben was 11 months old. Then Ashlyn took his pictures at Hendricks park for me a couple of weeks ago. I went to the harley store and got him the hat, diaper cover, and tattoo's. He looked so Cute. I love him so much. He is such a blessing. Ben on his motorcycle at 11moths old.
Look at my pretty bike.
I am a big boy, and ride with the big boys.

Look at that Belly
He was so happy.
I think this picture is cute.
I'm going to pass you.
Look at his tattoo. It was on for 1 week and still looked great.

Before and After

It is amazing how time flies. I remember when he was born at 11 weeks premature and only

3lbs 3oz. Now at 18 months old he is 28lbs and growing. He is a great child that I love so much. I hope that someday I will have another child that is just as good as Ben has been to us. He is the joy of my life. I look forward to seeing him grow through the years. July of 2008, Ben is 18 months old
July of 2007, Ben is 6 months old
July of 2007, Ben is 6 months old

Family Reunion Sunday

Sunday was the last day of the family reunion. We had breakfast at Mom and Dad's clubhouse. After the kids took naps we went to play Minature golf. It was alot of fun for everyone that came to have fun with the family. I always enjoy spending time with our family. We all need to cherish the time you have to spend with your family. Most of the Big Group
Grandpa, James, and Corey
James, Dad, Chris, and Terry catching some rays.
Cassie pushing Ben. He is ready to go play golf

Danielle and JacobGrandpa and Grandma
Eric, Shane, and Madison
Madison loves to pose.
Everywhere she goes, she will stike a pose

Terry and Chris
Corey, James, Ben, and Nicole
Denise and Mike
Cassie and Alia

Family Reunion Saturday

On Saturday afternoon we went to Fall Creek. Eric and Andrea bought a boat this year and they wanted to take everyone tubing or on a boat ride. It was alot of fun hanging out with everyone that could make it. Almost everyone came that was at the Friday Night event except Joseph, Brayden, and Ethian. The only person that I missed taking a picture of was Jessica I think that she was on the boat most of the time and I was on Shore with the kids.Chris with Alia and her mohawk
Alia pulling on Ben's ear.
Alia playing by Fall Creek
Cassie and Ben with his dog toy that he found when he was on a walk with Cassie's Dad Terry.
Benjamin First time at Fall Creek
Alia Sleeping in the playpen for the first time at Fall Creek
Benjamin and Alia
Madison, Benjamin and the back of Shane's Head.