Doernbecher Radio-A-Thon

 Poor Benny looks like such a bruiser!  He pulled a solid, wood table down on his face, resulting in a swollen eye a WWF wrestler would be jelous of.

Today was 99.5 The Wolf's Annual Hunt for the Cure Radio-A-Thon.  Grace was an honored Co-Host and LOVED it!  Throughout her experience with Cancer, she really felt the need to give and be proactive rather than caught up too much in her own discomfort.  It was one of the things that humbled us most as parents.  So, today- from the perspective of one who battled and beat Cancer she shared who story of her month and weeks long hospital stays but focused on all the fun and good memories she had at Doernbecher.  Kids are amazing aren't they?  They see the good in situations rather than the bad.  Perhaps that is why they come out so refined instead of bitter.

Grace was able to raise LOTS of money for our favorite hospital and even answered a few of the calls herself!  She's got star quality, I tell you.  Expect more from Grace.....lots more.

Some catching up....

 It was Tanner's year to hang the star

We went to go see the steam engine. Ben called them the steamies. He was so excited when he say the huge plume of steam. When the train started we were covered in steam and all Ben could do was smile as it rolled passed us.

 For all of you who know Eva, you know she loves Ballet, but hates attention. Every time she would look at me and see I was taking pictures I would get the evil skunk eye.

A beautiful and tasty Thanksgiving Dinner

Some videos of Grace's soccer skills

Baby Ben is two!

It is a bittersweet day when your baby turns two.  Ben has been nothing short of a blessing in our lives.  I knew before Ben even entered our home that we would be having a little baby boy named Benjamin Nicholas.  In my womb, he rarely moved.  That always worried me because my other babies were so active.  But, then I realized that he would have a calm spirit.  Ben is a listener, an observer, and has a joyful nature.  Ben knows how everything ticks and has a keen intellect.  Ben has a smile that can melt any heart.  He loves to snuggle and just wants to be near his little family.  He is happy, has a witty sense of humor, and is quite capable for a two year old.  He surprises me with his resourcefulness.  Benny LOVES Thomas the Train, still loves Hoops, books, TREATS, and being outdoors.  He loves singing songs, reading, drawing, and dancing.  He came into this world in a miraculous way, and I have no doubts his life will be full of wonder.  We are absolutely IN LOVE with two year old Benny!

The video below is the unveiling of Thomas since we had a trunk or treat tonight. Ben was a little lost for words, but he would not get out of the Train all night. So we are assuming he likes it. All of us worked on it and didn't show Ben until tonight.

The nerdy nerd, the fancy witch, the pirate girl, and the train conductor.