Boat

Sunday night we headed out on the river for an impromtu boat ride. Bennett enjoyed himself fishing and driving. It was a beautiful fall evening.

Carson

Bennett made a friend in Jen's cousin when we were over at Jen's house this weekend. Carson is 9 years old and loves sports. Bennett worshipped him and luckily Carson obliged.

Even Tim got in on the action at the end!

The Fest

Neither Travis nor I had been to the Renaissance Festival for several years. We decided that we were going to take Bennett this year. The weekend worked out perfect since we went to visit Bret and Val. We spent the night and then headed to the Festival in the morning. It was a lot of fun and B was on stimulation overload! So much happening around us. He looks so cute in his new Joker hat!

State Fair

Each year we go to the fair with the Hutton's. Last year we joked about coming this year with two kids, two strollers and all of the hassles that go along with bringing the little ones everywhere! Well, it was still a great time and Bennett and Elleny were great fair goers! I will say that trying to potty train at the State Fair is NOT advised!

9.11

On the eve of 9.11 each year I know that many Americans reflect on where they were when the World Trade Center attack happened. It is a day that I will never forget. I was in college at the time and can remember watching all of the events unfold on TV. Actually, waking up to Tom Bernard on the KQ morning show to hear about the events first - saying "This is not a JOKE" as many of the events, stories, etc on the show are pranks. Then turning the TV on to watch the Today show with Matt Lauer and Katie Couric. After watching some of the coverage, calling my dad and talking about what was happening. We were both convinced that the towers were going to collapse... and just a few minutes later they did. Such a tragic day in America's history. And also a day that our world changed forever. If you think of all of the things that are different now in response to September 11th - air travel, banking, Homeland security, not to mention the big gap in the sky when you visit New York.

Chillin'

Looking back - 11 months ago today!

Seriously, I know that I am biased but does it get any cuter?