Pictures of Ben

Someone told me i need to post more pictures of my little Ben. He isn't very little anymore, but here he is!
He loves the bathtub, he hates it when I take him out, even if he has been in it long enough for the water to get cold.

Ben LOVES watermelon! I gave him this piece of watermelon and he ate the entire thing! When he got to the rind he finally let me take it away

He also loves to feed himself. He eats graham crackers all by himself. . . and if mom would let him, he would also eat with a spoon all by himself, unfortunately if I do then I also have to clean out his ears, toes and everywhere in between.

Anniversary Blessings

Two years and a few days ago, my sister Jeska was in a scooter vs truck battle. She was on the scooter, and unfortunately she lost. She ended up in the hospital with a broken neck and leg and we were all extremely worried for her. Todd, my fiance at the time, was able to give her a preisthood blessing. It was wonderful for me to see that I was marrying a man of the priesthood which was a great comfort to me. Now on our second anniversary, I get to see him use the priesthood again. My next door neighbor had a baby boy last night. Before they went to the hospital Todd was asked to give a blessing to both parents, which he did. Now this morning we have learned that the baby isn't doing well, being full term but only 4 pounds. Todd was again asked to come and give another blessing to their little boy. I am so grateful to have the priesthood in my life, and to have a husband who is worthy and willing to serve the Lord in this manner.

The Table

I am working on a new project! Todd's parents have a table that has been painted white, I am working on restoring it to its natural oak beauty Here is the before picture



The yellow stuff on there is polyeurothene, They used the table to stain and finish all the baseboards in their home, and a bit of it dripped on the top. I have re-finished a table in the past but this one is huge by comparison. It is a gear driven table, so it can be expanded. The table I did as a teenager had only one leaf, this one has four. My goal is to finish it by Thanksgiving, but I know it is kind of a stretch, but I can still try!

Halloween Costumes

Todd loved his Joker costume, he was really creepy cause he had the voice down and everything

This is Ben with our next door neighbor Danny, they were both Batman for Halloween

Batman

Halloween is quickly approaching and we finally decided on what we will be. Todd wanted to be the Joker from the movie Dark Knight. Ben was going to be a scarecrow, but to coordinate with Todd's costume, he will be Batman. I went to the store to find out how much it would be to buy one. It was almost $20 to buy. So. . . I bought some fabric from JoAnn's costing $4 and made my own! It is almost done, just a few more final touches, then it will be ready to be photographed! I am really excited!

New Jobs

The job hunt has begun again. Since we found out we were starting a family Todd has been frantically searching for that perfect job to provide for his family, and still have time to spend time with us. Six months later; after going through several part time and odd hour jobs, Todd found a full time plumbing job that works with his other job Discover Card. Now, Todd has been working there for almost 3 years, and if anyone knows how telemarketing and collections can be know that he is truely tired and done with this job. So. . . we have been looking again for a new job and I think we found it!

Todd found a job working as a summons officer. . . Basically he serves warrants and summons for the third district court. He starts this week, and if all goes well Todd can quit Discover card by Halloween. HORRAY!

This will be a huge adjustment becasue the hours are extremely flexible, and he is completely paid by how many warrants he serves, so. . . hopefully all goes well!

First Words

We all celebrated Ben's half birthday the other day! We made a cake, a banner and everything! We opened one of the toys we got from a baby shower that he wasn't old enough to really play with until now. It is a stacking set. it turns into balls, or nests into bowls, he really enjoys playing with it, and of course, sticking it in his mouth.



I decorated his cake. . . it was kind of a challenge since Ben is in the process of getting his second tooth, and while I was decorating it, he just wanted to be held. . . so I did it one handed. Not my prettiest cake, but it was fun to have Ben help. (if you can't tell. . . it is a stick figure holding a bunch of balloons)

Ben said his first word! Mama. However it doesn't mean me. It means "I want food, NOW" Every time he gets hungry he says it over and over and over again until he gets a meal