Readasaurs Reading Festival...

The last few years the Sioux Falls United Way has held a reading festival where there are booths to visit, activities for the kids to do, and at the end each child receives one free book. Benjamin was more than excited to go when we found out that this year's theme was dinosaurs! He was in heaven. He really enjoyed this large balloon dinosaur and didn't want to leave it's side. Ada on the other hand said it was scary and would not go near it!

My Kitty...

Benjamin and Ada love Sammy! They always want to hold him and be with him. Lately, they like to play mom and dad and have Sammy be there baby. This poor kitty gets drug into places he does want to be but yet he tolerates the kids very well. Every morning Sammy cannot wait until they wake up to play with him.

Best Friends...

These two are two peas in a pod! Ada absolutely love doing whatever her big brother Benjamin does! She also loves antagonizing him by calling him Ben which he does not like at all. He likes being called Benjamin. They enjoy playing with one another and they both get into their share of trouble together!

Goofing Off...

These two sure enjoy hanging out with one another! They love hamming it up for the camera and just being goofy together! It is so sweet to watch the two of them interact with one another and care about each other.

A New Place in the World...

I now know my place in the world. The other day the kids and I were walking home from Dani's house (daycare) and Benjamin asked me why it was getting dark so early. I started to explain day light savings time to him when all of a sudden Benjamin stopped me and said, "mom, I will ask Mrs. Hofer at school (preschool) tomorrow because she will know." I thought the teacher knows best when the kids start kindergarten not preschool. My baby boy is growing up so fast!

Leaves, Leaves, Leaves...

Dave and the kids enjoyed their time outside raking leaves and playing in them! What a beautiful day!! What a wonderful feeling to have the yard raked and looking good! Thank you guys so much!!

Playing at the Park...

We took advantage of the last few days and went on walks, stroller rides, bike rides, and playing at the park. Ada loves to do whatever Benjamin does and that includes having no fear and climbing up high at the park!