5/31/2010 – It is a constant battle over who is going to open, run, empty, and occupy the dishwasher door…and this battle isn’t from anyone capable of actually doing the dishes!

We had a great time at Disneyland with Ben.  The time change threw him for a loop and we had a hard time keep him awake for the fireworks but it was a great trip.  Ben loved roller coasters and wanted to ride them over and over again.  His favorite was Mulholland Madness which twisted back and forth then dipped down.  We rode the ferris wheel pictures and it was unlike any ferris wheel we’ve ever been on with the rocking/rolling cars – Ben kept saying, “don’t panic!”  He was terrified of all the characters so we didn’t have to spend any time waiting to meet them.    At Goofy’s Kitchen he hid under the table when they came near us…that was a waste!ds

3/22/2010 – After visiting Legoland we found a beach to play and have lunch.  The water was almost to cold to keep your feet in but Ben was so excited about the ocean that he went in and got soaked.  I couldn’t believe how busy the beach was with water that was maybe 60 degrees.  There was a pier with a diner at the end looking over the ocean.  It had great burgers, fries, and milkshakes – yummy!!!

Here is another super hero pose.  We went to the childrens museum and built this block oval tower.  As soon as I got the picture taken the super hero smashed it down…probably followed by a phrase, “hulk smash!”

3/26/2010   Ben’s school went to the oil ranch and they had a blast.  There was so much to do – ride the train, horseback riding, hay rides, fed the cows, rope swing, and got to visit inside tee pee’s.    This picture of Ben was the THEME of the day with him running everyone and with the twins in a stroller it was had to keep up!

The Preschool that Ben and Brooke go to had a spring show.   They sang lots of songs they had learned – it was super cute.  The pictures inside didn’t come out well but these outside afterward were really cute.  Ben loves to “super hero” pose when taking pictures.

I made the mistake of letting the twins enjoy spaghetti at their own pace…right after bath time.  They made such a giant mess that they needed a second bath.  5/27/2010

Ben was painting today with watercolors and decided that his sister was the perfect canvas.  I didn’t see it happening but she was as quiet as a mouse while he was creating his masterpiece.  Jim mentioned that he got paint on her but I had no idea what was going on.  She adores her brother and really looks up to him already.

Ben loves to ride his John Deere tractor at Grammy’s.  It won’t be long before Sam and Nicole are riding as well right alone side their big brother.  It is IMPOSSIBLE to get a picture of all the kids looking at me at the same time with a smile