It's Fall Y'all

This past weekend we went to a fall party at our good friend Ashley's house. It was such a great time, especially since my parents were able to come down and enjoy the evening with us. We enjoyed games with the kids, tons of delicious food, a huge bonfire, and great conversation with friends that we hadn't seen in a long time. My parents were so nice and decided they would take Ben back to our house for bed which meant that we were able to stay late and enjoy catching up with everyone!

Dinosaur Ben and his Grandma Debbie

Dinosaur Ben and Army Guy (a.k.a. cousin Max) hanging out in the Ranger

Ben watching the HUGE bonfire...we had to keep

moving our chairs back away from it!

The next day, Mom, Dad, Ben and I headed down to Indianapolis to watch my cousin Andy play football. He's a quarterback for Wabash College, and did an AWESOME job! Unfortunately, Wabash lost...but, we still had fun visiting with my aunt and uncle! After the game we did some shopping and then headed home to face another week of work :)

Here's a picture of Ben watching Andy play...he sat there for an entire quarter just watching the football players.

A little piece of history...

Yesterday was such a pretty day and we had some extra time in the evening, so we thought it would be a perfect day for some pictures. Pat (Andy's dad) had a shirt and bib overalls that were his when he was very little. His mother made them for him in the late 1940's. In 1982, Andy had his picture taken in the outfit. We thought it would be very special to have Ben's picture taken in the same outfit. So, we dressed him up and headed over to the farm. The outfit is still in excellent condition so we're hoping that this "tradition" will continue on with the next generation...

Three generations of Oppy's

(we didn't even plan the blue theme, but it turned out so nice)!

Ben (and his cute little behind) taking a walk with his daddy

Ben "smiling" for the camera

Driving the "B"...as you can see, Ben is always happy behind the steering wheel!

Ben and Papaw (the Farmall pedal tractor is also Pat's from when he was little)

Long Awaited Fall Break

As I'm sitting here starting my four day "Fall Break" weekend, I thought it would be a good time to post some random pictures of the little guy that I get to spend these four days with!

We have a lot planned; flu shots, playtime, dentist appointment, playtime, house projects, playtime, playtime, and more playtime.

I think this will be the best Fall Break that I've ever had!!!

Ben taking a little nap in the "bine-bine".

Ben and Addie decided it would be a good idea to unfold all of my laundry :)

Katie and Ben enjoying the cool weather!

Bath time is Ben's FAVORITE time of the day...I think this face says it all!

I think he was looking at some bugs on the ground...yuck!