Ben's first wagon ride

Doesn't he look like such a grown little man??!!

Hot Air Balloon Festival

We took a short trip south (greencastle!) to the balloon festival last Saturday evening. After paying $15 to get in, $20 on entertainment for Addisyn, and $20 to eat, they cancelled sending the balloons into the air. Apparently it was too windy for them! Here are a few shots of Addisyn loving the bouncy houses.

He did good.....

Brad went above and beyond for my birthday this year. I told him with gifts like this, I'd turn 30 every year!! He came home with my very much wanted ice cream cake and cards from him and the kids. Inside my card was a gc to the spa (YIPPEE) and some money for shopping (another YIPPEE). I assumed that was it, until he started carrying several boxes into the room. Addisyn could barely contain herself from ripping them all open! I got an amazing Canon T1i camera and a much needed new computer. So be on the lookout for some great pics - I'm far from a pro, but with the right camera and a good eye, I'm sure I can get some amazing pic. Here are some previews of whats to come....

Lake Tobias

Last Saturday Brad and I took the kiddos to Lake Tobias. The day didn't have the greatest of starts - after the 1 1/2 hr drive, we got there and realized we didn't have our stroller! Fortunately I had my Ergo carrier for Ben and Addisyn was fine walking. Our first stop was the safari tour. We loved it! It was so neat to see the animals come right up to you and eat out of your hands. Addisyn talked about this for days! After the tour we looked at some of the caged animals, then grabbed lunch. By this point, we were all hot, and Addisyn didn't want to walk anymore, so we skipped the petting zoo. Hopefully we can go back next year with the stroller and see all the animals!

It's my BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is a birthday I've been dreading for awhile now.......30. I'm now officially a grown up. No longer the care free girl in her 20's just starting out.......I'm a wife, mom of two, and now 30. Gosh - typing that makes it sound kind of depressing!! I guess I just see the 20's as a decade of firsts - college, jobs, marriage, house, kiddos, the list goes on! I've done all of those firsts - so now I guess I just get old??!!! Ugghh.....can't I just stay 29 a little longer? The last 10 years of my life have been amazing, I'm just not sure how the next 10 can compare. Guess we'll have to find a way to make it exciting!! All joking aside, happy birthday to me and Brad better come home with my ice cream cake or else!

The Shippensburg Fair

Last Wednesday I met up with my friend Tricia and her two girls for kiddie day at the fair. Addisyn and Haylee loved it! Like a typical July day, it was hot. Most of my day was spent finding shade and cooler areas for Ben and Kayla - not an easy task at the fair.

Updates on Ben

So Ben turns 5 months and he's a totally different baby!! He's now eating cereal once a day, can drink out of a sippy cup, is able to sit unsupported, and has 2 teeth on the bottom! I can't believe how in just a matter of few days, so many exciting things have happened. Please someone, make him slow down!! Addisyn is loving feeding Ben and is constantly trying to give him a drink. She's such a good helper!