Friday, August 30, 2013

22 Months

Ben and Ainsley are 22 months old!

They are both turning into such "toddlers" now.  They aren't really babies anymore, though they'll always be my babies.  They can say what they want and get around to where they want to go.  Everyone says it, and I've said it a million times, but time really does fly.  Especially when you take a second to reflect and think how far you've come.  I had a wonderful "kairos" moment in the kitchen the other day when I was holding Ainsley on my hip and was just really overcome with what an amazing gift she and her brother are.  There really were times when we didn't know if we'd get to be parents and looking into a child's face that is half you and half your spouse is truly one of God's greatest gifts.

Enough sappy talk!  On with the pictures!

Snuggling on the couch watching Sesame Street.  Whoever would have guessed this would be the best way to spend my birthday morning?!

Fell asleep and his glasses fell off on the way to therapy. 

A new trick!  

Playing in our playhouse from Uncle Larry and Aunt Vickie!


First time eating Lemon Tree frozen yogurt.

After a haircut

Rocking away at Cracker Barrel




Going down the slide at the Iowa State Fair



Saturday, August 10, 2013

Ben Climbs the Stairs

Ben has discovered how to climb the stairs.  It isn't how most kids do it...like almost everything else he does...it's unique!