A quick update for 2013

BENN: Benn is 7 now and growing like a weed. At 4 foot 2inches my little boy is not so little anymore. He is a big help around the house and is always eager to lend a hand. Since I have been sick with this pregnancy he has stepped up and helped me make sure daily chores get done. He is quick to get his school work done and knows that if all is done quick and well he gets to play outside for the rest of the day. He is so wonderful to have around for great conversation, questions and of course his little snuggles. He may be big, but he still needs to snuggle his mommy. He is missing Josiah a little has he can not do as much with his broken leg. But Benn makes the best of it and loves to build lots of lego creations with his brother or read to him.

  Bike riding is a big deal in the summer. The kids race around and try not to hit one another. Benn and JJ love to build jumps and they look forward to hard core mountain biking with daddy in the future.

 JOSIAH: In the current pictures our little man is moving and grooving with two workings legs. His story of the broken leg is down a few inches. But Josiah is a beaming, growing, glowing and animated 4 year old, soon to be 5 this May. 5!!! Oh my where does the time go?? He is eager to learn and does not have a hard time keeping up with his brother's school work. He is learning quickly to read and loves to add in his head. He favorite past time (with a healed leg) is to bike ride. He would much rather be outside rain or shine biking, running, kicking, jumping or hiding. He makes us laugh and knows how to love others around him. He is also a big help with chores and enjoys helping out around the house.

Caleb on his new wheels

 We attempted to make un-popable bubbles the other day. While they did pop, they were still a lot of fun to play with. I think Caleb had the most fun with them. 

 CALEB: I am not sure where to start with this 2 year old boy. His first year he was so laid back and easy going. But this past year has proven that he is busy and not going to let anyone slow him down. He keeps up in all areas, running, jumping and talking. If Benn and JJ does it, he does too. Maybe modified but he does it. I am continually baffled by his knowledge of the world around him. He tells me if I have turned the wrong way while driving if we are not going to the place he desires. He keeps me on my toes. He has to be doing something productive each moment he is awake. Often he draws a picture and then loves to cut it up. He glues things to other things and he can play with play dough like he is making a sculpture. He is also getting quit good at building legos. Motorcycles are his most favorite thing as of now and get a kick out of seeing them each day.

Caleb's first dentist appointment

 Josiah deiced that we needed a little more adventure in our life and decided to break both his tibia and fibula. It was a complete fracture and had to be set and then a cast all the way up to his thigh. He is a trooper and can get himself around very well. He can do most things by himself in a modified way. He is proud to sport that cast.