Vermont!

We went to Vermont at the end of May with our good friends Liza and Kath. Liza ran the marathon while we were in Burlington (go Liza!) for a couple of days. Then we went to stay at an Aunt to Liza's house, in Greensboro. It was gorgeous up there and all new things for Buddy to get in to. Shelburne ,VT


We turned the seat around for this long trip. The novelty had worn off by the time we went home.

A trip to the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory. Benji made a cow bear and we named him Monty.

keepin' it new

New activities...The tongue is hanging out just like mine does!

We have to hold all the crayons!

A new toy. Grandma and Grandpa M. took him to the Fisher-Price store and Benji walked out the automatic door with this toy. Grandma decided she should pay for it and I agreed.

what the...

We don't know what he is thinking sometimes!

A New Tree

B got a tree certificate from his K grandparents and we went and spent it on a little pea tree. We also were able to get some perennials as well. I think our front garden is pretty much finished with the addition of bulbs at some point.

A side note: I found a depression-era chocolate cake recipe that doesn't contain eggs and made cupcakes over a week ago. Benji hopped right in to them! He has reminded us for the last couple of days that he likes them and asks for a cupcake (co-co) when we are playing, changing him, and sitting down for a meal. I caved in today and made him another batch. He was so happy to eat it and couldn't stop saying co-co.

My days are also spent with him holding up his shoes and saying shoe. He knows they are the key to outside. How can we not when he so cutely asks?