That is the question. I can't believe it's already coming to an end. We had so much fun with Ben...lots of weddings, baptism, Leech Lake, walks with Bauer, playing in the grass, visiting with friends. It really was a blast. We started out the summer with Laura and Noah's wedding. Josh and I were both in it, so it was a long 2 days for Ben, but he was a trooper. Thanks to G&G Solem for taking care of him so Mom and Dad could celebrate a little! Next we had 4 days at Leech Lake with all the cousins. Ben had so much fun, as did Lilah, Emma, Gavin, Kevin, Hannah and Rachel. Gavin is still struggling with the fact that Ben is a baby and can't do all the things he'd like him to do, like go fishing, tubing, watch SpongeBob, etc. Maybe next year, Gav. Ben's baptism came next, on July 6th. It was sooooo hot, but a very special day for everyone. Mama May made great food and we had a little party at 117 Donovan with the Solems and the Olsons and Fr. Jerry. We spent a weekend at Camp Olson at Kathio State Park...everyone thought we were crazy taking a 5 month old tent camping, but it was so much fun! Ben was great. Finally August came and went and now here we are 08/26/08 and wondering where the last three months went.
We are starting a new adventure in our lives right now. We moved to Maple Lake on Friday and are living in a little guest house in the middle of cornfields with mice and bugs and rusty water. Not exactly what I'd like to call home. So we are hopefully making another move this weekend to a rental house in Monticello, where we'll stay until our house in Faribault sells. Josh got a new job in the Monti school district that we are really excited about...now we just need to get our housing situation figured out. Hopefully we'll know more tomorrow...I'll keep you posted :)
Ben started daycare yesterday at Corrie Odland's. I know he's going to love it. The kids (Lauren, Sophie, Peyton and Olivia) love him already!
Some Ben milestones...rolling ALL OVER, smiling and laughing nonstop, kicking and squealing in the bath, starting solids (loves pears and sweet potatoes), pattycake, kisses and hugs, the list could go on and on.
Here are some pics to sum up our summer...I'm already looking forward to the next, when Mr. Ben is walking and talking and having a great time at home with Dad!
