Shots From Ben's Birthday Party (and a video, too!)

Sunday, October 31, 2010

From His Perspective: 2 Years Old

Friday, October 29, 2010

When Ben was 9 months old I wrote my first from his perspective. A 2 year-old! update:

Things that make me smile: favorite songs like Slow and Fast, a bottle of milk (because we are taking it away hehe), talking to Grandpa on the phone when he makes silly noises, rocking out with Papi, playing chase with Emma, swinging and sliding at the park, the garbage truck, the neighbors, Go Diego Go, kisses on the feet, rhymes in favorite books like "Go Dog Go" and "Ten Apples Up on Top".

Things that make me sad (or mad...I do have a temper!): When Mami leaves, oh no! Going in time-out, getting locked out of a room, going to bed without GATA, not sharing, taking too long to get me out of my crib, not letting me cook with Mami, when Emma doesn't play with me.

Things that make me curious: vehicles, electronic gadgets like IPods, remotes, plugging and unplugging, new toys and books, other children, the kitchen, most anything my sister does...

My favorite things to do: play with my cars, eat tacos, go outside and play, spend time with Mami cooking and Papi dancing to "colas de rata!", copy what people say and then laugh (just like he did in this video) talk to Grandpa on the phone, watch the trolleys downtown.

September

Saturday, October 16, 2010

I cut Emma's hair bob-style. This is 1 of her silly faces.

Haha one of my favorites of the pair. (Another silly face.)

I finished the birds on Emma's tree which officially renders this work completed!

Try and get them to sit still, and smile, and look at the camera...yeah...impossible.

This was the day of USAA's IT party at SeaWorld. It was amazing to us that Emma wanted to have her shoes off AND walk through the sand barefoot. Previously this would have been a revolting activity due to eczema discomfort. It's little things like this that make my day...

A Fabulous Trip to NY

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Aunt Katie and Emma on the trampoline at my Mom's.

Handsome Ben.

Emma started insisting on silly faces instead of smiles. This rebellious nature is definitely on her father's side of the family :)

Papi was able to visit with us for about 10 days of our trip.

Holly-Gram dancing with Ben at a Numbers family gathering.

On Aug. 30 we traveled to Rhinebeck, NY to visit Emma with the famous Dr. Kenneth Bock. What an honor. This man cures autism!

Emma and Ben enjoying delicious NY apples on a blanket at the lake.

Lots of playing outside due to the beautiful weather.

Grandparents Numbers took us to Animal Land, which is like a fairytale land/zoo rolled into one.

Finally the boy sits still on Grandpa's shoulders! What a mad chase he gave us all!

Emma and Grandpa with a baby cow.

Grandpa giving kids a wagon ride around the neighborhood.

Yeah! Pa-pa's Harley boots!

The last day we were there we attended my Grandmother's Uncle Joe's wake service. These were sad days, but allowed us to sincerely reflect on the beauty of life and on God. Rest in peace Uncle Joe.

We spent half of our time at my Dad's house and the other half at my Mom's - although you wouldn't be able to tell from the pictures! Sorry to Mom, Katie, Amy, Nick, John and even our favorite Roxy the dog for having very few pictures of you all! You know we love you just the same. And if you guys shot any pictures, send them my way so I can add them!

Summer Garden and Food

No this is not from my garden. This is the beautiful produce I hope to someday grow but purchase from our CSA Scott Arbor. Delicious stuff.

But this baby I am very proud to say I grew myself in my home garden.

This summer I started selling homemade chicken and beef stocks.