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How can it be that Benton is already three?!?! I still remember the morning he was born, it doesn't seem that long ago. He came into this world super fast and has yet to slow down!
Fun Benton Facts:
- Eats like a bird
- Average weight and height
- Has a long torso and short legs just like sissy and mom
- If you put him in an outfit in the morning, he will stay in that exact outfit throughout the whole day. Example: If the morning is cool and he has on a sweatshirt, tshirt, shorts and shoes, he will stay in that exact thing until bedtime. Even if it is 90+ degrees out he will not remove anything. We have to be very careful how we plan outfits for the day!
- Unlike sissy, he's shy. He will also let you know that he his shy "I too shy"
- HATES CHANGE and trying new things!!!! From sitting in a different stroller to attempting a new slide, he hesitates and puts up a fight until he is made to do it.
- Papa and the Grandpa's are Benton's best buds.
- Obsessed with trains
- Stubborn!!!!
- Kynzley hates to get in trouble and disappoint, Benton loves to push buttons and doesn't mind getting in trouble - complete opposites!!
- Can go from 60 to 0 in .2 seconds - the world ends very quickly with this one!
- Kissing his boo boo's makes everything better
- Hates dirty hands
- Fights with Brutus as though they were siblings
- Loves playing sports and watching sissy play her sports
- Loves helping this includes cleaning!
- Super bright and super smart --- only when HE wants to be. Another difference that we are seeing between Kynzley and Benton is the difference in how they approach academics. Kynzley is oh so smart and loves school! She tries very hard in everything she does, some things come easy and some things she has to try a littler harder at. Benton is going to be one that will pick up and understand everything right away and will have to put forth very little effort. Kynzley loves to let you know what she knows and how she knows it where as Benton will tell you no when you ask him to count or say his letters, but randomly he will read signs he sees and count to 20 and let you know what a rhombus is. His time, his way!
- Understands our rule that you must take a bite of everything on your plate before being excused - he does it right away, sissy on the other hand waits until everything is cold and makes a fuss about it.
- Academically he is ready for preschool, emotionally he is not. He will be staying at home another year to mature a bit in this area before heading off to school.  

Benton is such a blessing to our family! We could not imagine our days without him. He keeps us laughing and always on our toes!

Since March, Benton has been talking about his birthday. He knew exactly what type of party and he wanted and where he wanted it. We had a fun Thomas themed party and our local pizza place - the Pizza Oven. Benton woke up bright and early Tuesday morning to a room fit for a birthday boy. He came out of his room to announce that there were balloons on the floor that we had to come see!
We enjoyed an evening of pizza, good company and lots of giggles! Pretty sure we had a VERY tired three year old at the end of the day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
We don't want to forget about Father's Day! Kynzley and Francis enjoyed some outdoor activities at the Rod and Gun Club and as a family we enjoyed a great hike. Props to Brutus for making it up the bluff!!

 Happy Father's Day 2017

 

 Perrot State Park

2017

 The 'broccoli' mountain (as Benton named it!)

Beautiful view