Second Tooth Lost

Thursday night, Sam's tooth was hanging by a thread. He decided he wanted his brother to try to pull it (because that's a job I just can't do). He wasn't successful. I think he was too worried it would hurt Sam.

Yesterday, Sam came home from school and I asked how his tooth was. We checked. It was gone! He must have swallowed it. We are planning to write a note to the tooth fairy to explain.

Becoming a Bear

Ben received his Wolf Badge and joined the Bear Den at the most recent pack meeting.
Congratulations, Ben!

Carving Pumpkins - Halloween Weekend 2011

Rob was very devoted to the carving process giving me yet another reason to appreciate him. We had so much fun. Coming soon: photos of the lighted finished pumpkins. They were very cool!

At the Beach - Halloween Weekend 2011

Surf Videos

Ben, then Zoe...

Surfer

We were in California on Ben's birthday this year. He decided he wanted a surfing lesson. He did great! He and Zoe both surfed. So did Rob, but he won't let me post that video because the waves were too small. :-)

Soccer

Ben had an awesome soccer season! His coach was Mr. Tim (Gabe's Dad). Gabe was on his team. They won lots of games and made huge improvements as the season went on. I can't wait to do this again next year!

Breakfast

We had pancakes this morning. Sam said "Mom, you're the BEST COOKER!!"

Ben, always rational, was not comfortable agreeing with him because "there are probably about five thousand people out there that we don't even know that are better cooks than you." So he settled on "You're a really good cook."

I'm satisfied with that.

Toothless!

Sam lost his first tooth while waiting for the bus this morning.
The tooth next door is also hanging by a thread.
He was so excited!