The Snake

Spotted this guy on the Downtown Mall and he offered to let Benji pet his Python:

Domino Rally

Benji's "reading star" was chosen out of the fish bowl, and he got to pick a prize at school. He chose this domino rally kit and was anxious to set it up (we had mixed results):

After School Fun

Benji being chased by Tabitha

Sharing his opinions with me on a rest break

Benji and Sam Russell being silly together

The Robot

Benji picked this out for himself with a gift card he got for his birthday. He and Abby are both very amused by this robot, which answers questions, dances and follows commands:

Benny's Bar Mitzvah

The latest installment, carnival-themed:

Benji on the conga line

Abby and Sara partnered up for "Coke and Pepsi"

Benji can limbo

Abby and friends wrapping Natalie as a mummy

Wizard of Oz

Benji really wanted to try a play this year, so we signed him up for Black Box Player's spring production, The Wizard of Oz. He was cast as a member of the lollipop guild, which was a pretty big part for his first time out. Here are pictures from his second performance (we missed the first, but Gammy was there for opening night):

Welcoming Dorothy to Oz

Benji and friend Tabitha at intermission

And pictures from his 3rd and final show this past Saturday:

They were glad to have their lollipop back, as it went missing for the second show

Ms. Seto (his teacher) came to see him! He was ecstatic about this

Also Dylan Duke came to the show and brought treats (some cub scout friends also came, but I failed to get a picture)

With his "bouquet" from mommy and daddy

Abby's Artquest Exhibit

She only did one piece this year, called structural art:

Bubble Gun Fun

Benji got a bubble gun for his birthday and loves to play with it. He likes me to take pictures of his bubbles, because he thinks they look cool:

Mother's Day 2017

Pre-brunch photo:

Flowers in Her Hair

Abby and her friends spend a lot of time doing each other's hair. Abby was excited to show me that Sylvie braided clover into her hair on Friday:

Spring Wishes

Babysitting Baby Walter

We had him over last Wednesday afternoon for a few hours, and the kids both loved holding him.

Playing Catcher

Benji got the chance to play catcher at last week's baseball game:

And Abby got to help out organizing in the dugout, which is her happy place:

Gavin's First Holy Communion

On Sunday, we celebrated Gavin's First Communion at St. Paul's Church, followed by a party at Bolzano's: