1st Ball game!

Welcome to spring...we hope. Yesterday there was snow blowing all day and rain pounding down. At least we can see the mountains today. Last weekend, everybody made it to the local baseball franchise, the sky sox (AAA for the rockies), to catch a Sunday afternoon game. Well, when I say everybody, I should rephrase that to say everybody but ME!! I ended up having to work. But, Abraham went to the game with dad, grandpa, grandma, great great uncle herb and even uncle jake made an appearance. There was lots to see and learn. Sox the Fox was a big hit with Aber's, as long as he didn't get to close.

We are still loving the outside world, playing outside daily. Abraham is able to climb up the play set in the back yard all by himself, scoot along on his little outdoor riding toy, cut the grass with his own mower, empty the bird bath, and so many more things! He has also started to potty train. Talk about a full time job! I was exhausted by the end of the first full day! He is doing all right. He will sit down by himself on his potty, diaper and all, and work on going. He tells us each time he is going in his diaper by asking for help using sign language and then pulling at his diaper. It's just hard to actually go on the potty! We have had some success though. Enjoy the pictures.



Running circles around the kitchen with my diaper bag in tow!












Sitting at the game with my favorite uncle jake.




Look Grandpa! There's sox the fox! Uncle Herb sitting enjoying as well. He LOVES abraham.









It's Sox!!










Well Grandma. That was a 5-4-3 double play! The final picture is of the boys heading home. Uncle Herb provided his chariot for Abraham's riding pleasure. The blog is being funny today and I can't seem to get the pictures and text to line up.

My outside man

No day is complete at this house unless your outside and getting dirty. This shot is after Abraham was "helping" move dirt and rocks.

Eternal happiness is a boy outside.

Kisses for dad through the deck! Abraham is turning into a super lovey boy, turning our faces towards his and then giving us an open mouth slobber fest!

Easter Fun

Happy Easter and Passover, everybody! We had a nice visit with Abraham's other grandmother, Bubbie, for a few days. He enjoyed playing ball. We hope you can come and stay longer next time!

We also had a lot of fun with Easter this year. Abraham really enjoyed dying the eggs, dropping them in the cups and then going fishing for them. His right hand was purple by the time we were done. We went to church as a whole family on Easter Sunday and joined Grandma and Grandpa. Home for a big nap so that we would have energy for an Easter egg hunt!! Thanks gma, gpa and uncle Jake for hiding the eggs. Aber's had a great time finding the eggs and hurling them in the basket. We ended up hiding them a second time outside! The weather was beautiful, dinner was good, and we got to just sit outside and enjoy the day. It sure is nice having family in the area.

Hope everybody had an awesome holiday as well!

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Eat! He tried a hard boiled egg, with the shell on, and decided he didn't want to eat after all.

Attempting to get the egg out of the dye with the wire thing.

So proud of his product. Check out the right hand

Finger painting mad man. Figured we were already a mess, why not get even dirtier!

Easter morning family shot.

I found my Easter basket, complete with peeps, a pinwheel, bubbles, and new toothbrushes!

Eggs, eggs everywhere!

Here you go, Uncle Jake.

Little man down. Second round of egg hiding.

Attack! Grandma's famous Easter bunny cake.

Yum yum!

Dad's home!!

Hello all! Just a few pictures and updates now that aber's is a big 14 months old! He thinks he is hot stuff, going down the slide in the backyard all by himself from the top. Lucky for us, when we bought the house, we had a great play set that came with the deal. He is a very adventurous little bugger, sliding and running around in the "fort." David had to go to Lincoln, NE for a few days, and while he was on his way home, I got the flu. Nobody seems to remember when the last time I was sick like this, including Grandma. Thank goodness she was so willing to come and help out until DB got home. I am on the mend and we are starting to enjoy spring break...with a CRAZY spring storm that just blew in at least a few inches of snow with more coming.

WWHHHHEEEEE. Go Lions....World Cup baby!

Trying to climb the steps like big people!

Anybody up for some baseball? I know my friend Owen M has been in spring training too!

Dinner time silliness

Things to do while dad's away

Hard to believe that the 3 weeks have come and gone while David was in Cameroon. We made the most of our time and had fun. I worked a few shifts and then we headed to the cabin with Grandma, Great Uncle Herb, and Toiyabe. We spent lots of time outside as the weather was awesome. We did head into St Louis a couple of times as well, to visit family and head to the zoo!! Spring break starts next week and we are planning on staying put. Hope the warmer weather is finding you wherever you are!

Wheel barrow races.
His own vacuum that makes noise and all!! Best thrift store find ever!
Leaf blowing.
Working on a baby blanket for his cousin.

Nap time on the deck watching the fire, hanging with his favorite Grandma.

Never to early in the morning for a phone call, milk, and snow boots.

Petting some goats at the St. Louis zoo.

Feeding the birds breakfast.
Matching Grandpa in Cardinal's attire!

January and February fun

Wow, the time sure does fly. First, we were celebrating a big birthday, then getting ready for a trip to Washington, DC and Cameroon. Unfortunately, Abraham and I didn't get to make either trip. He ended up getting a fever and rash right before we left for DC. Then, surprisingly enough, he didn't weigh enough to take his malaria medicine. On his first birthday, he was only 23.2 pounds. He needed to be 24.8 to make it. We went in to get his MMR shot on Tuesday, the day that David left for Cameroon, and he still wasn't enough. At 13 months, he weighed 23# 12. So much for a big heavy boy.

Ever since he has really started to move, his weight gain has slowed down. I'm pretty sure we have the next flash lightening on our hands. He is VERY fast, running from one place to the next. He is finally starting to take a nap for me. With lots of snuggling, holding tightly, and encouragement, he will fall asleep for about 1 hour!!! Yeah for us!

Abraham's favorite activity is anything that relates to being outside. We end up playing on the deck in the mornings before breakfast, and then again when it is actually warm enough. He enjoys sidewalk chalk, giving Toiyabe a ball, shoveling, sliding...over and over and over, walks, and anything else as long as it is outside.

Enjoy the pictures and videos. We are working on getting a loaded spoon into the mouth. It is much easier said than done. Find us on skype Jessica Lougeay-Benson.

He brought me his snow boots, tried to put them on himself and then begged to go outside 2 mornings ago...at 0745. Who cares if it's really cold out!!
Big helper.
International drumming day at the library.

Feeding himself!

So hard to get upright with all my snowgear on!

Shoveling mad men. Think he'll still be so willing to help when he's older?!?!?

Love,
The l-bs

Aunt Beth, Simeon, and Mrs. E come to visit

What a great time we had last week! Mom's best friend of 22 years came to town for a wedding she was in, along with her son, Simeon, and mom - Mrs. E!! What a great treat for everybody. The boys had never met. We had a great time playing, attending wedding stuff, and just catching up. Thanks for coming out to see us!


David hanging out with the boys. Simeon 61/2 months, Abraham 13 months.


Matching in their carhartts!


Hanging out like big guys.


Happy 28th Aunt Beth!

Bath time fun.
Moms, Grandmas, and baby boys. Hard to believe!