1st Annual Bentley Family A-union (part 1)

The whole fam got together at Gram and Papa AKA Mother Wonderful and Papa-lapa's abode for what we determined should be an annual event! It was so fun to have everyone together!

The kids had a blast playing out on the lawn.





































They ran through the sprinklers, went on the slip and slide, and of course ate popsicles.



























Coby and Pearl enjoying their Sicles.













Cam and Abby enjoying the scene.













Nothing tastes better in the summer!













And I was afraid Abby might not get enough...

























Grandpa and the two grandsons













This is just one example of why Gram is positively the best.
I came into the house to see all seven grands gathered around while she headed up a rousing game of Candyland. She is so cute with them, and they all just adore her!!!














However, if its not Gram, then Kenzer may just come in as a close second.

$.50

Kids at the mall
+ $.50
= 60 seconds of smiles

Sleepy Head

I love the sleepy look of a child after just waking up. Abby was a perfect example this morning... sleep marks and all.

Car repair

What do you do when you're waiting for the car to be finished with four children in a small, oily, tire place?















1. Try NOT to think about how dirty the floor is that your children just plunked right down on.

2. Try NOT to think about how nasty the bead toy they are playing with is... Where is that hand sanitizer - pronounced 'hanitizer' by Ali - ?

3. Break out the camera.





















































Oh great... Now they've all got their hands in their mouths...

4. Be grateful when its over and you get to go home and pick chilies out of the garden with Dad!

Tutu and hives

Ali adores her big brother. She even decided to try on his shoes.















Bentley broke out with hives severe enough that we went to the doctor to have him checked out. Still no clue as to what brought them on.














Ali lounging on the front porch in her tutu. What could be cuter that a three year old in pink?

10 months

This little ray of sunshine brightens our days!





















































She is pulling up to things, can sign "more", say "mama", "dada", and "hi", and loves her brother and sisters. She is a joy in our family.