Excessive Heat Warning!

There is an excessive heat warning for Northwest Arkansas through Friday night. This is the first time I've ever heard of something called an "excessive heat warning." I take this as license to stay inside air conditioned buildings 24/7 and drink lots of cold drinks.

Prayer

We have been regularly praying before meals and before bedtime with Benji for at least a year now. Starting yesterday Benji has been requesting to pray for his favorite people - Nona, Grandpa, Uncle Kyle, Daddy, Auntie Jill, and his friend Lucas. We pray that Benji's heart remains tender towards his family and friends and that he always lifts them up in prayer.

More pictures from Branson

Benji got his second opportunity to play putt-putt golf over the weekend in Branson. He thinks the best part about putt-putt golf is throwing the ball into the water and watching Daddy fish it out.

Benji has a ball and his Daddy's hand - life is good!

Benji enjoyed the fountains in the hotel's pool.

Playing beach volleyball in Branson

Benji's first swimming lessons

Benji attended his first swim lesson at the Swim Ranch last Saturday. Sometimes we as parents have high expectations of our children enjoying an activity ... and then they hate it. This has happened with several activities at the library that I thought he would LOVE - but I was WRONG! However, fortunately, this was not the case on Saturday. Benji had a blast and might have even learned something as well! They taught the kiddos how to get into the pool the correct way, how to kick their feet, how to blow out when their face gets into the water, and how to use a kick board. He has 4 more lessons to go - hopefully they will all be as successful and fun!

No comments for you!! Okay, maybe you can....

It's been asked for in the past, and The Slacker (Shearn) finally took a couple of minutes to set it up. You can drop comments now.

27 weeks pregnant

The first picture is from 2 years ago when pregnant with Benji, and the second picture is from a few days ago.

Does it count as exercise...

...when you walk to the store to buy a Sprite? Hmmm. I think I'll forget that question and just enjoy sitting here with my cold drink. :)

Watering the tomato plants

Benji helps Mommy so much around the house and yard!

Electric toothbrush

Now that Mommy bought me an electric toothbrush, I now want to brush my teeth at least 5 times a day!