We're back!

After a 3 month hiatus from posting pictures, I figured it was time to catch up. Here's a written update, in a nutshell:

I went back to work in July, and Ben started preschool in August. His class is growing larger and he seems to enjoy being there with new friends. He loves the activity room! I miss him during the day, but it is nice having him right down the hall. It has been a rough adjustment for me after staying home with him for 18 months, but we are getting the hang of things for now.

Benjamin has become extremely verbal, repeating EVERYTHING we say. We love hearing his little voice say words like "computer" and "jack-o-lantern." He has learned to say "peace out" to his friends and teachers when it's time to go home! He also especially likes to call for Maddie, or yell "No, no Maddie!" anytime she comes near him. That could be the result of an especially scary fall due to the overzealous dog, but who knows...

Benjamin's favorite things are golf balls, books, tools, Daddy's lawn mower, and bear-bear, his bedtime necessity. Here are some of our favorite recent pictures to catch you up!

Doing some yoga after swimming

Ben loved swimming on Labor Day at Grandma and Grandpa's house

Sitting in his new booster chair at the table