Feels Like Fall

For the past two nights someone has been back to his old habits...ahem, Ben.  Sunday night I was up 3 times with him, then a not long enough nap yesterday, to bed late last night, and this morning awake at 6:00 (he's been good for 9:00 or later lately).  We decided to get outside in between sprinkles to let the cool, fresh air work its magic...

bike riding with Ben takes a LOONNNGGG time.

finally we abandoned our bikes for a hike

modern day Laura Ingalls

Most of the time Ben hangs on Natalie's every word, and then other times even our slow poke wants her to can it and move along.

We are hoping this beautiful cool weather is here to stay.  Today is a very special day at our house...daddy's birthday!  We celebrated last night with dinner our, pie, balloons, and presents.  It's now less than one month until Ben's birthday!  We bought supplies to get started on Halloween costumes, and have been trying get Ben's room finished.  Also hoping to squeeze in a zoo trip this week!