Summer Fun at the Lake

Beau is loving the water this summer! He jumps off the side like a pro and can kick and dog paddle himself where ever he wants to go. He's still not sure about putting his face in the water, but that will come soon enough. Here are some pics from our lake trips so far this summer.

Getting Gigi with the water gun


Tubing with NeeNee. He thought this was lots of fun, especially hitting the bumps!

Thinking about sliding. He is still not too sure about the slide; although, he has gone down it 3 times in a row...when I wasn't there to get pictures, of course.

Riding the SeaDoo with Mom

Hanging on the dock with his GiGi

Beau's friend, Finley, came to swim. Their dads pushed them around on the tube.

Da and Beau

This boat ride gets a thumbs up! He's been learning how to do thumbs up. Sometimes he sticks his finger up first then has to use his other hand to get his thumb up. I think he's about mastered it now!

Beau and best friend Finley Carter

Big jump to Da

Todd and I before the Eric Church/Jason Aldean concert in Dallas. Fun adult weekend for us with Whitney and her friends.

We hit a milestone this week - Beau's last day at Teesee's. He's stayed with her since he was 3 months old. She has been such a blessing to us! He starts "big boy school" Monday at Noah's Ark.

Outdoor Adventures

Beau is 2-1/2 now. It's so hard to believe we are already halfway to 3! He's a mess these days. He can be so ornery one minute and so sweet the next. His vocabulary is amazing. For example, today while drinking some milk he said, "There's something delicious in this cup!" When Todd asked him if he could reach the moon, he said, "I think not. It's too far away." A scooter was parked at our house and he said, "Now that is something I have never seen before." When I got home from work the other day, he greeted me with "I'm so excited to see you! We've been worried bout you. Cause I love you so much." Now there's the sweet part that has me wrapped.

His latest "trick" is climbing out of his crib. I honestly can't believe he went this long before trying it. He's definitely testing his boundaries and our patience with this. He is so hard-headed! We are going to have to make plans for a big boy bed soon. He doesn't settle down at night easily. He'll spend an hour thinking up reasons to get up...he's thirsty, he needs to tell me a secret, he needs to tee tee in the potty (convenient timing considering he won't go in it during the day). My mom says I am paying for my raising when it comes to this bedtime battle.

We've spent a lot of time outside in the last few weeks. We took a trip to the Little Rock Zoo during Whitney's spring break and have spent weekends in the yard playing ball and riding Jeep, truck, or car. Here are a few pictures from our latest adventures.

Sweet smile from a happy boy playing at the park.

So tickled

Seriously checking out the other kids at the park

He loved riding this horse.

My dare devil was not afraid of this very high slide.

Thank goodness NeeNee was right behind him. Riding the merry-go-round

Ready for some baseball

Step and throw!

I'm pretty good, ya know?!

Zebras - what Beau wanted to see most at the zoo

Riding the carousel with Mom

He's looking pretty comfy.

Sitting on a gorilla that was a little more approachable.

Beau and his Nee Nee at the zoo

Night Night!

Arkansas Post Road Trip

The weather was so nice last weekend that we had to get outside! We took a family road trip (plus our good friend Heath) to Arkansas Post. The mission of the day, at least for Beau, was to see where the alligators live. Beau is a good little road tripper already (his Da is training him early). As long as it's daylight and there are tractors, ducks, geese, and the occasional "big buck" deer to see along the way, Beau is quite content. Add "Uncle Heath's hot chips" to snack on and he's set for the day!

Looking for an alligator and throwing rocks in the pond.

Pointing out the geese

Time out to play in the leaves.


Taking a break along the way with my little man.

Big boy doesn't want to ride in the wagon...he wants to pull it himself!

Checking out the civil war cannon near the rifle pits. The barrel is authentic! (Beau liked to pretend it was a choo choo.)

Mission complete!

We saw 3 gators! So cool to see them in their natural habitat.

What a great day we had! I hadn't been to Arkansas Post since Todd and I were dating. That was the best date we ever had. Now it will be a special place to take our family!

Snow Day Pics

Better late than never! Here are a few pictures from the fun snow days we had in Jan.-Feb. Beau wasn't too sure about the snow at first, but after a play day, he started saying, "No is fun!" In other words, sNOw is fun!

Sledding behind the four-wheeler with Mama! Beau thought this was really fun. He didn't want to quit.

Driving his Jeep.

Getting a push from Da

Beau and Da getting ready for a four-wheeler ride.

Whew! Time to come in and warm up!

A Very Merry Christmas

We truly had a very Merry Christmas this year with Beau. He was so excited about every gift and seeing all our family. He was so much fun! He didn't want Santa to come, since Santa is a big, scary looking guy, so we didn't make a big deal of it Christmas Eve. Then on Christmas morning, all the toys were under the tree, and Beau started to think that Santa was a pretty good guy after all. He kept saying, "Look at all the toys! All the toys Santa Claus brought! Thank you, Santa Claus!"

Our first stop was Hansen family Christmas in White Hall.

That monkey is upside down!

Look at me, Mamaw!
Showing Mamaw Hansen videos on Mom's phone.
They were amazed at Beau's iPhone skills...impressive for a 2 year old.

Opening the 1st gift - Kung Fu Pets! I was skeptical of the hamster concept, but Beau loved it!

We spent Christmas Eve in Hot Springs.
Beau and Nee Nee made gingerbread cookies.

The finished product! Beau liked the gumdrop candy the best.

Ready for bed in his Christmas P.J.'s

Santa came!

The BEAU train

Wow!!!

A microphone! ABC's was the song of choice.

Cars!

No problem tearing into gifts this year!

Opening his 6 foot x 6 foot ABC puzzle/floor mat from Daddy D while wearing his new Hog cap from Nee Nee. He put it on backwards himself.

Papa's here with reindeer antlers! Silly papa!

Bennett family Christmas is held Christmas night every year.

I haven't missed a Christmas night with my Papa ever. Love him!

Mama, GiGi, Beau, and NeeNee

Barkley got a BIG bone! Between it and Christmas dinner leftovers, he was a happy dog!

Still wearing the cap backwards.

This camo truck with a 4-wheeler and trailer was a big hit! Thanks, Nana and Pokey! This was the 1st toy Beau picked up when we were finally home for a play day with all his new stuff.

Performing for Nana and Pokey

Our last Christmas stop was in Little Rock for Barnes' family Christmas at Aunt T and Uncle Roger's house. Here's DeeDee helping Beau with his new piano.

Nathan and Beau check out the football tent.


Da and Beau testing out the racetrack. This was a very cool gift.
The big boys had as much fun with it as Beau!

Christmas is wrapped up and we are on to a fabulous new year! Looking forward to 2011!