1st birthday cake

Everybody had a hand in making Bennett's first cake to eat. We used green icing with a yellow B (Graham had orange icing with a blue G). 

He dove right in. We had everything covered....except the dog! Lucky ended up with icing on his back during the process. 

He did try some cake and seemed to really like it. But too much had gotten stuck to his hands, so he was done. But we had a great celebration at our first Indiana stop. 

a few more family fun

a plastic bin

who knew a plastic bin could be so entertaining

birthday celebration #1

Getting a ride from daddy, the best spot!

Pippy and Craig have a great ledge by a window perfect for racing cars. Graham is a professional at racing cars. 

So we knew we were not going to be able to celebrate Bennett's birthday with our family, so we decided to celebrate while we were in Indiana with everybody. This is his first celebration. We blew up balloons and the boys and Lucky thought that was so cool. Graham also helped Bennett open up all his presents. 

its always good when you can make your brother laugh

he is a fan of these little construction vehicles. and wrapping paper

Indiana part 1

We stopped first at Pippy and Craig house for a few days. Graham wanted to sleep with Nana, so pawpaw slept on the couch (sorry dad). 

group selfie

We were able to go to the Children's Museum, which we all love. Graham and Pippy were able to view some trains from a cool vantage point. 

love my sister

they had an Indy car that you could sit in....we probably could have stayed there all day if Graham was in charge

pawpaw ventured in with Graham 

and so did Brett

spending some learning time with nana

these two are like besties, it is so cute!

And speaking of cute, in this photo you can see the baby that my sister is growing! We are so thrilled to meet the new little one in October, congratulations pippy and craig!

this music area was a huge hit with everybody

and my dad being my dad, he stuck Bennett's hand in the waterfall

the family! We had such a great time!

Going on a road trip

So we went on a road trip to Indiana a few weeks ago. Graham helped me pack the car by driving it for me (see below). We left our house and it was warm and by the first rest stop it was significantly colder (hence the sweater blanket). Also this photo below is of Graham in the many tunnels we drove through! He has all his stuff and is ready for anything!