Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Ben's New Do!

Some people say Ben and Kate look alike, some say they don't at all. Others say they look just like me, others say David. What do you think? Ben has big brown eyes, brown auburn hair and is skinny as a rail. Kate has big blue eyes, blonde hair and chubby little cheeks. One thing is for sure, they both have those red, rosey cheeks.

Ben got a new haircut today at the Pratts. He was soooooooooo proud of it, he wanted us to take some pictures when we got home. When he was done (gel and all) he asked everyone in the room if they wanted to feel his hair. Then David took him outside to jump on the trampoline while I was getting my stuff together and he told David he needed to go inside because his hair was getting blown. If you know Ben you know he NEVER wants to go inside. Diane asked him to do a front roll for her and he started to do it, but then worried about messing up his hair and asked her to fix it. On the way home he told me that my hair looked "awesome too." Thank heavens for moments like these in your day.


Ben has a new face. We think its pretty funny and he knows it. We finally captured it on film.

If you read the section, "Life according to Ben" you will know he is taking a tumbling class at the YMCA. Yes, David agreed to it, but made sure I knew Ben would not be advancing in gymnastics! We don't really need something stunting what growth he does have. I usually work out at the Y while he is in class, but I went to his class this last week. I was so proud of him, he is a natural! A definate pro at the bunny hop. He keeps his feet together and hops so well. Even the 6 year old had a hard time with it. The teacher used him several times to show the older kids how it was done. Then he got on the mock balance beam and put his little arms up to balance and walked all the way across at a pretty good pace and even jumped in the middle. David was happy to hear that the climbing wall is still his favorite part of class! I will have to work on taking some pictures to post.

7 comments:

Carrie Medford said...

That's funny. Jeremy and I have talked about putting Corinne in gymnastics just to stunt her growth since she is destined to be super tall!

Justin & Erin Linton Family said...

Cute blog, We haven't seen it before. We love the stories of Ben. Cute idea, we may have to do the same. Hey, Erin has been doing the research on where to live, and we will have to call you with all the scoop. Congrats again on Johns Hopkins!!

Anonymous said...

Your kids are too cute! Ben is so funny, that kid has personality! I bet he is so much fun!

Berrett's said...

Man your kids are stinkin cute! I have always thought Ben looks a lot like Karen. I can see David too, but more of Karen. Kate...I can't decide. She is a good mix of both of you I think. Anyway, hope you are doing well!!

Tina

Corbin and Amy said...

I love your blog! I love to hear cute stories about what kids do and say. They are always so honest. It's great!

Kathy said...

OMG I laughed till I cried at Life according to Ben. By the way, no doubt--Ben looks like david, Kate looks like Karen only chubbier.

Janell said...

What a cute post! I loved the stories of Ben not wanting to mess up his hair...too cute. I think Ben and Kate definately look like siblings. But, I can't say which of their parents they look like. I've never been good at that. Maybe I could do it if I saw baby pics of both you and David. They sure are cute though :)