Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Before going to church Ben helped Momma Kay make her famous cornbread stuffing for dinner the next day.



On our way to Christmas Eve mass we saw a reindeer.

At church we got a nice family picture in front of the tree.

Ben was extra good so he got to help bring up some hay for Baby Jesus' manager.


Before going to bed we put out some cookies and treats for Santa and a carrot for the reindeer.

The next morning Ben was amazed that Santa and the reindeer enjoyed his snack he left for them.



Santa and family brought loooots of trains for Ben to play with. He played with them allllll day. Notice the different outfits.

Christmas Eve

Last night we went to this great little park that had Santa, Marshmallow roasting and horsedrawn buggy rides. Santa freaked Ben out a little this year.

During the day Ben got to help Mama Kay with some Christmas baking.

You can tell he is pleased.

That last picture is a good one to zoom in and show his chipped tooth.

Christmas in Tennesse.

We loaded up and headed out to Tennesse to spend Christmas with my parents.

When we got there Ben got reaquainted with an old friend.

From our blog to yours...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Fun in the snow...

The sun finally came out so we got to outside and have a little fun in the snow.

Ben was so sick of being cooped up inside that he tried to make a break for it.

Later we came in and warmed up in a Campbel's soup moment. (Except it was Progressive)....

Later in the day Ben and dad sat down together to do some work on their laptops.

Ben's 1st Trip to the Dentist

Well, Ben visited the dentist for the first time today. He chipped his tooth on Friday, so we went in today to see if there was any damage. The dentist took an x ray and determined that there was no damage to the root or the underlying adult tooth (which already shows up in the x ray).


He said that Ben probably fell and his top and bottom teeth came together so that his bottom teeth actually caused the chip in his top teeth. He said if he had fallen on the pavement in a way that the pavement caused the chip, it would have most likely caused more damage and pushed the tooth up into his gums. There is nothing to be done at this point. He did make several comments that Ben was an excellent patient because he was pretty calm and let the Dr. open and look in his mouth. He said that since he was such a good patient, we may be able to cap his tooth in a few years because he thinks based upon his nature that he will be able to handle the procedure in a year or two. So I was very proud of him, but I knew he would do well as he is generally pretty laid back and not afraid of new people. He got a little nervous during the x ray because I could not be in the room with him, but he did really well and seemed fine once I got back and sat next to him. He also got to play with the model teeth and was given a new toothbrush too! Overall, not a bad first trip to the dentist (except for the whole reason we were there of course!).

You'll put your eye out kid!

I know that there is nothing in common except for the slide, but this picture

made me think of A Christmas Story. Apparently a slide plus snow and ice is a fun combination. At least if you are wearing waterproof pants.

For those of you who don't know, Ben chipped a tooth on Friday coming in from the snow. He is going to the Dentist this afternoon to see what, if anything, should be done. For everyone who says that he is clumsy like his dad, I have to tell you that his teacher told me this morning that he falls much less often than the other kids, but whenever he falls it is spectactular.

Winter Wonderland!!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I had a fun night last night slipping and sliding to get to the Walmart to get him some snow boots. That would have been really sad if he had to stay inside while everyone else went out to play.