State fair activities are slightly limited when you are in a leg spica cast. He was certainly given special attention and loved to "ride" all the farm equipment. And yes, he picked BLACK for his cast color in the middle of summer!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Oregon State Fair, Summer 2011
State fair activities are slightly limited when you are in a leg spica cast. He was certainly given special attention and loved to "ride" all the farm equipment. And yes, he picked BLACK for his cast color in the middle of summer!
San Juan Islands, Summer 2011
Our summer vacation trip started in Seattle for a day, playing in the pool and exploring markets. We took the ferry the next day to San Juan. We were able to enjoy 2 days eating yummy sea food, exploring the shores, taking a boat ride to see whales, and visiting the Nagy family on Orcas Island where Ben got to fish for the first time. Unfortunately our trip was cut short when Benjamin broke his right femur while running to play with the tetherball on the campground. 
Friday, October 21, 2011
Jasen and Erin's Wedding
= Ben's First Overnight with Nana and Papa
= Success!!
Youngberg Hill Vineyard in Dundee, OR. Beautiful wedding in a beautiful location to celebrate a beautiful couple. Only bummer was no yummy wine for Kristen!! Luke was able to catch up with some Captaris folks.
Ben (& Mama's!) First Time Combining Wheat
Um, guys, I'm a little nervous here!
Three Generations of Gehring Guys
The Collins Family at the Rhododendron Gardens
Trying for the annual Christmas card photo before the preggos got too rotund! Yes we did get it, but I am prohibited from posting a sneak peek :).
Friday, October 07, 2011
Benjaminisms
Benjamin got his hair cut this week. This usually involves big tears, so to prepare him on the way there I kept telling him that he is "a big boy," "big boys don't need to cry when they get their hair cut," "it won't hurt,""you are so brave," "you'll be so handsome," etc. He was very serious and stoic as the haircut started, but he slowly lowered his face into his hands. When he looked up his eyes were puddled and his chin was trembling. The hair stylist said, "Oh my gosh! He's bleeding!" She had knicked his ear and cut him. Benjamin looked at me and said, "I'm a big boy. I don't cry." Then the tears came. Way to go Mom, way to teach your son it's not okay to express emotions...sigh.
On the drive to Hood River this week to visit his new cousin Mylee, Benjamin informed me that he was going to sing, "Baa Baa Black Sheep to Mylee, cause she's gonna like that." He also wanted to teach her the ABC's and play dump trucks with her. Unfortunately once we got there he didn't react to his new cousin quite as I had hoped. He didn't want to hold her and was eager for me to put her down and focus back on him. When we left he said, "Bye bye Mylee. Go back in Nay Nay's tummy now."
On the drive to Hood River this week to visit his new cousin Mylee, Benjamin informed me that he was going to sing, "Baa Baa Black Sheep to Mylee, cause she's gonna like that." He also wanted to teach her the ABC's and play dump trucks with her. Unfortunately once we got there he didn't react to his new cousin quite as I had hoped. He didn't want to hold her and was eager for me to put her down and focus back on him. When we left he said, "Bye bye Mylee. Go back in Nay Nay's tummy now."
Saturday, September 03, 2011
July 4th Weekend
The Fourth of July weekend was allllllllll about Benjamin's cousins!!! The California Gehring girls were up to visit and we all soaked up time with them. He absolutely adores each and every one of them, but particularly took to following around Jorja.
"Panda Bears Eat Bamboo!!!"
Tongue out in concentration.
Gotta love the similar pose.
All the cousins around Benjamin...he was loving every minute.
Shirt reads, "I'm a big BROTHERsaurus."
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