Ping Pong

While in California we got to play ping pong with Grandma and Grandpa. Here are some fun video clips of the kids playing!

Christmas in California

It's been a while since we've posted and that's because the Benge family has been in California for an extended vacation with Elizabeth's parents. We went to Legoland, the Rose Parade, several Christmas lights outings and had a blast enjoying the warm California sunshine. Our son turned 8 while we were there and we were able to spend lots of time with our daughter who lives there. Here are some fun pics.

Kids are Imaginative

My kids had a great time working on the cards that they gave me for my birthday. #2 spent time up on his computer in the paint program to make his card for me. I've attached 2 pictures of it because I'm hiding in there. #3 drew a picture of her, me and Grandmom. My hubby
bought me a new cook book and a new GPS so I don't have to keep taking his. Whatever the reason, I'm excited to have it! I had it tell me how to get to church yesterday (as if I don't know lol) and hooked it up to my phone via bluetooth and made a bunch of calls through it just because I could! I'm just a big kid! Also pictured are the flowers that my parents sent me for my birthday. Excuse the mess in the background, we're taking out all the wall paper on the first floor. Go here if you want to read all about it.

Updates

Well, Dad is home now and the kids and I are most happy. We've had him busy around the house doing things that I haven't been able to do while he was gone. Today he decided to fix the front porch step that was broken. Well, that turned into ripping out all the steps because the wood was all rotten. So right now we have no front steps and a living room full of wood. Hopefully my hubby will be able to fix them tomorrow.

The kids are doing well. They are both doing great in school. AWANA started this past Wednesday and the kids are looking forward to another year learning about God in this fun and rewarding setting.

First Day of Preschool

#3 had her first day of Preschool on Wednesday. She loves her new teacher Miss Mary and loves her new book bag and folder. She's learning about school rules, the letters A, B, & C, and the numbers 1 & 2 this month. She is also learning about who Jesus is this month. Her book bag hasn't been decorated at school yet so when they get that done we will post pictures of it. #3 even read the words "go, so, no" today! Then she went to the library and read "I love to take a bath. I love my tub." I'm so proud of her!