Dragon Boy

The other day I got a box down out of the garage that contained books and other things from when I was little and I found this dragon cape that Aubrey and I used to play with. It's just the right size for Ben so I decided to put it on him and see how he liked it. Here are the results:

The name is actually quite fitting. He's very good at terrorizing the kitchen as you can well see!

 

Update

So, Ben and I are both sick... Nothing serious I hope, just a cold, but it's not much fun none-the-less. Brian stayed home from work today to take care of us and we have both been very appreciative (especially me). The extra rest has certainly been nice considering I'm pregnant and fighting a cold. By the way, for everyone who doesn't know, we are expecting our second baby Schultz! We are very excited to say the least!

So, that's about all this update will consist of. I thought that since I've been so neglectful the past few weeks I should at least drop a little line. Hope all is well for all of you and that you're maintaining good health.

Tuesdays

Every Tuesday I pick Alivia up from school and she spends the afternoon with us. Today she had early release and got out of school at 12:30pm so Ben and I picked her up as usual but since there was so much of the afternoon left we went to Wendy's to get lunch and had a picnic at the park. After lunch, Ben and Alivia played for a while and had fun swinging, sliding, and teeter-tottering. When we got sick of that, we walked to the duck pond up on campus. Alivia fed the ducks as Ben and I watched. This was Ben's first time seeing ducks up close and he thought they were pretty neat and wanted so badly to pet them - but being the mean momma I am I didn't let him. I could just picture these ravenous ducks trying to pluck off his little fingers to devour like a piece of bread. I kid you not, these things can get a little crazy about food! In any case, here are some fun pictures of our afternoon. 

Little Friends- and no, do not say Ben's little girlfriend or vise versa... That drives me NUTS!!

So, as many of you know, Ben and Maggie were born 9 days apart and Maggie and her family live right next to us and are very good friends so the kids get to play quite frequently. Here are a couple photos of the two having fun last week. Pretty cute kids if I do say so myself!

The Wedding

Ok - thanks to Dad & Mom Gauthier I was able to get my hands on some photos of Chris & Aubrey's wedding. Enjoy!

Dad & his girls.

"Humph..." She says, "I'm not so sure about this."

I think Chris's heart must have stopped when he saw her walking down the isle - she is so stunningly beautiful!

The fishermen!

Father giving away the bride - a bittersweet moment.

The long awaited kiss.

Ben finally getting his dinner at the reception.

The wedding party

The cakes

First Dance

Father - Daughter Dance

Don't Know What You Call It Dance

Another Father-Daughter Dance

Aubrey & our cousin Thomas hitting the dance floor.

Ben & Grandpa G. at the end of the night.

A Lovely Afternoon

Yesterday afternoon Ben and I went to the park to get a little fresh air before nap time. The park we went to isn't just any old park... It's the new dinosaur park! Let me just tell you that if I were a kid I'd really have a ball at this park. There's all kinds of playground equipment including entrances to slides that seem maze-like and a few large sandboxes in which you are challenged to dig up dinosaur bones. There's a toddler section of the park as well with activities specifically designed with them in mind. Now, don't get me wrong, I don't necessarily buy all the stuff that scientists claim to be the truth about dinosaurs, but it's still a fun time. There are also a couple ponds right next to the park with walking trails so it makes for good enjoyable exercise, too! In any case, we had a nice afternoon. Ben particularly enjoyed the swings so I've posted a video to include you in our fun.

And here are a few photos, too...

I Love My Papa Because...

He gives me baths.

He takes naps with me.

He takes me for walks.

He keeps me safe and warm.

He takes me for rides.

He takes me to the park.

He takes me on trips.

He makes me feel big and tall.

He snuggles with me.

He leads me in the way I should go.

I am so thankful for my Papa!