Ben's Garden

We don't have much room for a garden where we live right now, so this year we have 4 pots and a planter box.  Actually it's just about the right size for Ben and I to take care of.
Ben was so excited when we got to pull radishes a couple of weeks ago. (He even tried one- it was hot until I peeled the red skin off.)

Yesterday he got to use a KNIFE to cut squash.  

(What is it with boys and kinves?) 

Here's our little garden! 

Visiting Old Friends and Making New Ones

While we were in LA, Mario got the chance to catch up with a couple of his old friends.  We also FINALLY got the chance to meet Ali.  What a sweetie. 

Yes Sofi, I will take your photo now!


Look out it's a monster! (I don't think they got the memo)

The 3 Amigos.

(Thanks for letting us crash at your place Mike, and Sorry about the keys Eric.  Mario promises that next time we visit, he will train the kids to not maim you up and take away your livelihood :))

Disneyland

We finally took the kids to Disneyland!

Here are some silly faces to start the day.

The first thing Ben wanted to see was the Castle.

Neither Sofi or Ben wanted to get too close to the Disney Characters.  I guess they were "star-struck."

Nice Ears Sofi!

Nice Ears Em :)

"Just wait until I'm 16 and can drive Papa's Porsche."

Ben and Mario enjoying a ride.

Mater and McQueen seemed  like nice guys.

Nap-time in line

 Done for the day

Monster Party

For Ben and Sofi's Birthdays this year we had a combined Monster Party.  We all had a great time!

Sofi was pretty excited by the cake and balloons

She wasn't too excited about hitting the pinata though.

Ben was happy to take a whack at it.

Monster Cake!  (with roses?)