It's been an awesome couple weeks since my last post. Luke is in summer camp (4 days / week) until the end of July and loves it of course. It is the same school as the regular school year but they take field trips and have a less structured day. His favorite part is water play. Bennett started in the 'tweenies class (kids about 10months to 2 years). The class is set-up as a support for special needs kids but just as with Luke's class, has typical kids for peer-to-peer learning. (He's in the class as a peer! Woo hoo!). We have only been 2 times so far but I think he is liking it. His first day is pictures to the left. He was fine until I tried to leave the class to go spy on Luke. He noticed I was gone and had some serious mommy separation anxiety. It might make it a bit harder to leave him in the class but I've gotta say I loved that he missed me and noticed I had left. We never had that with Luke (that he could show us at least) and so it does feel so good. After I got him settled down he went off to play with some toys and I moved into the corner to watch. When he realized I wasn't right behind him he had a paniced look on his face as he searched the room for me. When he spotted me he crawled over, pausing to throw a toy out of the way. It was so cute to see his determination to get to me as soon as possible! I love it! This past Monday was day 2. We tried the slide and he LOVED it. He went down the slide and then turned around and tried to climb right back up. It was too funny. When we sat him back on the slide he tried to scoot off before I even had time to grab his hand. Go go go! 
Bennett about to go down the slide
Bennett at bottom of slide (pause for 2 seconds)
Trying to crawl back up and do it again! (This was funny to watch!)
This past weekend I escaped (solo! no kids, no husband!) to San Fran area to see my friend Christa and her family for 2 nights and then John, Sarah, Kate and new nephew Talon for 1 night. I had an awesome time just hanging out with everyone. I brought Kate a "purse" that came with some accessories (fake lipstick, compact with mirror, cell phone, sunglasses, dog etc.). She loved it and carried it around Saturday and Sunday. I snapped the below picture before we left for a walk to the park. Isn't she the cutest??!
Talon is a doll. Only a month old but I got a great smile right before I left. I didn't get that on film but here is a sweet sleeping pic of my new nephew! (June 8th birthday)
More to share soon! Bennett took a few steps while holding onto the 'old mac donald' toy this past weekend (July 11th) so I anticipate running to catch up to him soon. He is standing unsupported constantly and I am sure those first few steps are coming!
