Builder workshop

Tonight we went to a builder's workshop at the school. Benjamin loved using the hammer and creating his snowman. Unfortunately I couldn't get him to smile for the camera.

the chase

This video is a few months old but so reminiscent of what happens when Daddy comes home from work. The "chase" ensues followed by lots of squealing, laughing, calls for Daddy to chase, and once in a while a request for mommy to get involved.

Museum

Three weeks ago we went to the Science Center in Ithaca. It was lovely. We had a grand time. Hopefully we'll be able to make time often this year as Benjamin really enjoyed exploring. Here are some pictures of the water / duck play area.

Winter fun

For Christmas we all got Snow-shoes this year. We have loved owning them. Unfortunately it has been really cold and we haven't gone out as much as I would like. Last week we braved the elements and frolicked in the back yard and field behind our house. Benjamin did really well traipsing through the snow.
This is a picture of the igloo that Joseph carved out. It has two openings and Ben can crawl right through.

While we were in Boise we build this snow family. Benjamin named them snow mommy, snow daddy and you guessed it....snow Benjamin.

Christmas Pageant

Benjamin was a cow in the Christmas pageant at the church. We thought that he looked adorable.

He tolerated Santa this year. It was a means to an end - He wanted that candy cane.

We went to Boise for Thanksgiving and had a lovely time. This picture was taken on the way home. It was in DC after a long day of flying. Joseph tied Benjamin to the chair. He thought it was great!
Check out the cute back-pack! He carried all of his toys himself.

Our dragon

For Halloween Benjamin wanted to be a dragon. I found this costume at a yard sale and it has really been a hit. The first two pictures were from Halloween and the last just a few weeks ago when we dined with Bob the Builder.

Benjamin is quick to say that he is a friendly dragon.