And we're back

After almost a week without use of the computer (cord issues) I am finally back to my fourth obsession (one through three are hubby and kids, of course). It feels good to be back online. And I thought I'd post the latest and greatest from our little family. We had a mellow 4th of July and hit the parade downtown. There sure were a ton of politicians handing out candy, but not many other cool things. Only two horses and about three clowns, and one marching band of bagpipers. But we still had a good time.
Jared and Afton set off a few little fireworks on our back slab of concrete to round out the holiday!

On another note: Afton is really into her emotions lately, as in naming them. We got a great book from the library called Grumpy Bird by Jeremy Tankard and it had been the hit for the past month. Now when she is feeling happy, sad, or whatever, she tells us she is a happy bird or a grumpy bird, etc. So I thought I'd give a photographic example of our child of many faces.
Surprised Bird:
Sad Bird:
Grumpy Bird:
Happy Bird:
Little Ben is still growing like a maniac. He is packing on the chub and the charm. He loves to coo and smile. We are happy he is spending more daytime minutes awake while keeping the sleepiness for nighttime. I think he's perfect, what can I say. Afton has taken to calling him "BenjaMark" or "little buddy".