New Updates

Sorry I haven't updated this for a long time. We've been pretty busy. But I just added a bunch of stuff - so enjoy!

Painting Our House

Last week, we painted almost the entire first floor of our house. We hired Jim's friend, Mike, to help us. He did an awesome job.

Jim and Mike painted the ceiling white and repainted the trim white. The living room and kitchen are green, the hallway is brown, and the dining room is gold. I really like the colors. It really makes the white trim pop. Jim isn't completely sold on the brown in the hallway yet, but I think he'll like it after he gets used to it.

Brad and Kerri's Wedding Reception

All the Polzin brothers and sisters were here for Brad and Kerri's wedding reception. It was great to see everyone!

Ben had a great time once the beach balls came out!

Ben's First Motorized Jeep

Our neighbors gave us this motorized jeep for Ben. We've had it for awhile because we were waiting until Ben was a good enough boy to deserve it. Well, the opportunity never really presented itself, but Ben stumbled upon it in the 3rd stall garage. So, we had to give it to him - and he absolutely loves it! And it's also a good incentive for him to be a good boy - so far...

P90X Workout

Ben decided he needed to get in shape, so he did the P90X with his Daddy. Of course, Jim said I couldn't tape him. Ben actually did pretty good - he watched the TV and did what they did. But as you'll see, he gets tired pretty fast and needs to rehydrate!

Ben's first big-boy bike and helmet

Ben was very excited to get his new bike and helmet. When I got the helmet, he wanted to put it on right away in the house and wear it around for awhile. I guess that's a good thing so he wants to wear it when he rides.

Ben's attempt at doing a push-up

Ben saw his Dad doing push-ups earlier in the day, so he decided to try it. I asked if he wanted to try them on the carpet, but he insisted that he could do them on the kitchen floor - not so much. But I give him credit for trying.

Easter in Florida

Ben was so excited for the Easter Bunny, even though he thought the Easter Bunny's name was Christopher Robin. Not sure how the two correlate?? Either way, he got so many fun toys in his Easter basket - thanks Grandma and Grandpa Polzin (and Aunt Sandy)!!

Brad and Kerri's Wedding

This is Ben playing in the sand during a lull in his ring-bearing duties.

Ben Loving the Beach

This is all Ben did at the beach - throw water on people and lug buckets of water from the gulf to the sand. He had a blast!

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Our Florida Vacation

This is the Handy Manny outfit Grandma & Grandpa got for Ben. He looks so cute in it!

Here's Ben driving the golf cart!

Ben's new friend - the grasshopper!

Ben singing the Bubble Song

Another day care song...

Ben singing "You Are My Sunshine" - Feb. 2009

Ben's version:

"you are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy, when skies are great!"

Bed Head

This is actually what Ben's hair looked like after he got up from a nap. He must really be a hard sleeper. Yup - he's going to be a heart breaker!

No, we did not slip him a TON of Benadryl right before this picture - that's actually his fake "camera" smile.

Easter with the Mosteks

March 29, 2009

This is the best picture we could get of all kids smiling with Grandma. Believe me, it took us a LOOOONG time to get one that even remotely looks like all 3 kids are happy.

This was the day we celebrated Easter with the Mosteks. Tony and Debbie made a surprise appearance, so we all got to celebrate together. Grandma arranged an Easter egg hunt - which the kids loved - and G'ma and G'pa also gave some pretty nice Easter baskets. What a great day!

Valentine's Day

Ben loves the sweater Grandma Polzin made for him. It's so nice and cuddly!

Yee Ha!

This was Uncle Tony's cowboy vest. Now all Ben needs are some cowboy boots! No Mom - that's not an invitation for you to buy him some!

Ben singing "Move It, Movie It" 2-09

Ben must have just gotten done watching Madagascar, cuz he loved singing this song - especially since it made Mom laugh!

Ben singing The Tuna Fish Song 2-09

I think Ben learned this song in day care. He just started singing it one day. My favorite part is when he sings, "Be-mongous whale." I think it's supposed to be "humungous whale". Too cute. Now try to get that song out of your head.