Climbing Adventures

Ben went Rock Climbing today for the first time in an indoor climbing gym. He had so much fun and did so well. He climbed for over an hour! He is great at trying new challenges and we are incredibly proud of him. He was a little upset that he didnt get all the way to the top (one of the workers promised him a big treat if he did) but he did get over half way up the wall and everyone in there was watching him climb. You can see in the picture how far over my head he is. It's good to be the king!

Going Home.

We were fortunate enought to take another quick trip up to S.L.O. home before we had to go back to work. We had such a great time with my family and friends. We went to a real small town carnival, with all those funny little games we used to do at our old school carnivals...ring the duck, go fish, stand up the bottle. The picture of Ben so happy is with his cousin Levi at this little carnival, they had a bounce house slide that they just kept going up and down on all afternoon. He also got to stay with Ms. Taya (his arranged marriage bride) and have a dinner party with her. Then of course there is the all exciting motorcycle riding! That's right, he got to ride Levi's real motorcycle all by himself....with training wheels of course! But lot's o' fun was had by all.

Scuba Boy!

Ben took his first official swim lessons! In the pool by himself with an instructor, mommy and daddy on the sidelines. He loved it. We were very lucky to have an incrdible coach for this first lesson. He started snorkeling in the bath tub, the week before the lessons started. This really helped with his enjoyment of the lessons! Yeah Ben!

Play Ball!!

Once again the boys are out doing something cool. Ben's godfather Todd gave them some tickets to the Junior Padres field day. They got to be in the dug out, run around and hit balls in the outfield.....he even got to yell "Play Ball" into the microphone that blasted all over the stadium. They had such a great time....as always.