Ben's Big Summer

You know, it just seems like it has been a big couple of months for Ben. He has really accomplished a lot! He learned to ride his bike without training wheels, he learned to swim, he got up on waterskis for the very first time, he had his first real soccer game, and he started Kindergarten. Whew! It all makes me tired just thinking about it. But he is a happy and enthusiastic boy, ready for every new adventure and fun to have around.

Here's Daddy and Uncle Ryan getting Ben ready to go. They forgot to remind him to let go of the rope when he fell down, so he did the classic face-pull through the water for a ways. But the second time, he just popped right up. It was awesome!

Ben was super-excited to ride the bus and go to school with the big kids. Mom was a basket-case worrying that he would get off on the wrong stop when he came home, but his cute bus driver made sure everybody got to the right place. Ben loves Kindergarten!

The day of Ben's first soccer game was like Christmas morning. He got up early, and had his uniform on and was ready to go hours ahead of time. He and Spencer practiced all week in anticipation. And it paid off--Ben's team won and Ben scored his first goal! He was one excited kid.