Benny is 2 Years Old!

I can not believe little Benny is two years old...time really does fly when you have kids!



The little brother is expected to do everything a little faster....So I always forgot how little Benny was when he was walking at 9 months, climbing playground ladders at 15 months, and speaking complete thoughts before he was two. Nate got huge praise for hitting these milestones....Benny was just trying to keep up with his older brother.


Ben we love you so much and you have brought so much joy to our lives!
Happy late Birthday to our little Man!

We had a party for Benny in Dallas and one in California when we got back. Benny's Dallas party was on his actual Birthday January 23rd. Ben loves trains so we did a train theme. It was so nice to see all of his little TX friends and their families. Thanks everyone for making his party so special!

Nate, Noah, and Shae having a picnic Nolan and Lindsey

Nolan discovering that the wheels to the train are edible....he didn't waste anytime :)

He was cracking me up!

Papa Dave and Benny So I attempted to get Benny to wear his Thomas shirt but he has a very strong thoughts on dress code at the moment........COWBOY cloths only....this includes his button up plaid shirt, boots, jeans, and hat.

I just dare you to challenge him on it!!!! Let me tell you.... completely not worth the battle!!! Benny and Adam exchanging so high fives

Me, Christina, Lindsey, Stefani, and Amy (Rachel not pictured...maybe she is hanging out with Nate)

I see some new birthday party attendees in our future...........aka baby nickell, baby reed, Eleanors, baby blackwell, and baby kulle (also not pictured, Crystal)

Chris, Nate, and Patrick playing their favorite game

I think we have seen some pictures just like this....if not click here or here

Laney getting in on the fun

The Birthday Boy

About to blow out the candle........

O wait maybe I will let Nate do it

I can eat my cupcake just fine on my own

Benny with his Aunt E

Horsey Time

Heather and sweet cousin Riley

Jeff (aunt E's BF) and Nate

Opening presents

Nate immediately stripped down and put on the Woody PJs the Weisbruchs gave to Benny

Eleanor's Baby Shower

One of my best friends Lindsey Fusch is expecting her first child in March. While I was home I had the opportunity to host her a baby shower with some wonderful ladies! It was so much fun and everything turned out fabulous. Lindsey, we are so excited for you and we can't wait to meet Eleanors (this is what Nate calls her)! So glad I got to be there to celebrate with you....now if I could just plan a secret trip in March so I can meet her when she is born. Eleanors and our newest addition will be about 7 weeks apart!

Babies, Babies, Babies....

Since we were one of the first of our friend group to get married and have kids it has been so much fun this pregnancy to have friends pregnant at the same time! It is crazy how many friends I have due within three months of each other. This little boy will not be hurting for friends ;) I can't wait to meet all these little ones. Enjoy the prego pictures from our trip home...... Lindsey due March (girl), Megan due July, Me due May (boy), and Christina due June (boy)

Lindsey due March (girl), Sarah due April (boy), Me due May (boy), Stefani due May (boy)

Lindsey due March (girl), Monica due April (girl), Stefani due May (boy), Lindsay due May (girl)

Britt due June (boy), Lindsay due May (girl), Me due May (boy)

Bonkers

While we were in Dallas we took a visit to one of Nate and Ben's favorite spots......Bonkers! Our friends the Weisbruchs from Houston drove up to join us as well as the Kulle family. The boys had so much fun reunited with all their TX best friends. Aunt B came with and did some climbing with the boys :) . I was proud of myself I even ventured in some tunnels. I can't help it the slides are really fun!

Mr. Nolan is a big boy and wanted to climb and follow the big kids! One of Nate's first friends ....Delaney

Patrick

Shaelee (sorry Noah I didn't capture you on camera)

Duke's Cage

So before you pass judgement, let me just clarify they are in the cage at their own free will and Duke the dog has been in the cage about three times (it is very clean).

One of the boys favorite games while we were at my parents house was playing in Duke's cage. Nate even convinced Rachel it was fun to hide from the sharks while they were attacking. I think she won major "favorites" points in his book! Go Rachwill, the best babysitter ever!

Meet Baby Owen

This sweet little guy named OWEN was born in December and we were so excited to meet him while we were home. Thanks Rach and Karen for meeting us at Local Dinner for lunch. Owen is just precious....what a good baby! Nate taught Owen the value of a firm handshake and how to behave while out to eat (hehehehe jk, I think Owen could have taught Nate a few things in that area).

Fondue with Aunt E

So for over 10 years we have celebrated my sister's Birthday with a Fondue dinner. Most of the time we go to Melting Pot, but this year she and my parents decided to make all the fun recipes from the Melting Pot. She was so sweet to let us celebrate over a month after her birthday so I could be there. The food was delicious!!! Happy Late Birthday Little Sister!!!!!