A new low...

Well, it's official- I totally neglected my blog this month. How tomorrow is December 1 is beyond me (well, not really. I mean, I know that December 1 comes directly after November 30 and today is in fact November 30th, but you know...).

In case you've forgotten what my children look like, see below:

Cutie Ben in a little hat, cutie Ben in a little hat (sing to the tune of Chris Farley's famous skit)

I thought the timing of this was so funny. Ben was posing with the hat on and Oliver walked by just as I snapped the picture. His tail perfectly frames Ben's face. Totally unintentional- but a little creepy or something right? If you didn't know the story, you'd be like "um, why is the little boy content to have a cat's tail framing his face?"

Finally Oliver "Don't call me St. Nick" Claus. he looks thrilled, right?

Wait! You realize there's no picture of Addie right? That's cause I'm going to post a video of her in a few! Stay tuned.

Ben's 5th birthday party

We celebrated Ben's 5th birthday on Saturday with a hayride and bonfire. The weather was gorgeous, about 60 degrees and sunny. Just perfect.

Ben was lucky enough to have both sets of grandparents, Uncle Teb, Uncle Jeremy and Aunt Amanda, Aunt Wendy, Uncle Scott and Keri, plus two friends from school and their parents join us.

This is Ben and Autumn on the hayride.

Aunt Wendy was at the head of the hay-throwing.

That's Aaliyah, Ben, Autumn and Addie.

That's Uncle Scott, Keri, Aunt Amanda, Uncle Jeremy and Aaliyah's parents.

The smores were a huge hit...

I made Ben's Mario cake.

The after-damage. Looks very Picasso-esque.

Heading back to the car, Uncle Scott carried Claire and Addie in the wagon.

Saying goodbye to Autumn. Now Autumn is the girl who loves Ben, like seriously loves Ben. She is all over him any chance she gets. I love this picture of them. Note her tiptoe stance. Note Ben's casual hand on her waist. Autumn is really into the hug and Ben is not so much. Makes me a proud mama.

Five years ago....tomorrow

The little piece of joy we call Benjamin was brought into the world. What an awesome journey its been.