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The Creation Museum: Part 1

This weekend we went to the Creation Museum with our sunday school group. The trip was full of bus rides, laughing, praising, and most of all enjoying. We traveled to Cincinatti, Ohio, which was a seven hour trip. We stopped at Cracker Barrel, all of 54 of us (we were out in thirty minutes), and watched lots of movies. Here are some photos:

Benjamin didn't even think before he grabbed the snake from the kind gentlement and help it. He didn't quite enjoy it, but no fear: Benjamin is here. Eventually, he touched the snakes nose, but luckily for us, it didn't bite.

This boy is such a thinker, he could of stared at the fish for ours, but then again so could our kitty. The only real animals through the exhibit were fish, so Ben enjoyed.

This was the largest dino in the whole museum. When Benjamin saw this, his mouth dropped open. I can't remember which kind of dinosaur this is, but it was HUGE.

This was a fake dino outside the museum.

Benjamin and Brooke posing for the camera, as usual. They had a great time overall. I definetly recommend the Creation Museum to anyone who is willing to try it. The museum has a Planetarium and live animals, great for the whole family.

Part 2 of this trip will be shown on Brooke's blog, the link is right here: http://brookesthroughts101.blogspot.com

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Papa's 75th Birthday

My Most Honorable Grandfather turned 75 on August first. I understand I'm a little late, my apologies. It was a very simple get together that consisted of dinner and a few presents. It was Papa's favorite meal, ham, rolls, macaroni, etc. He recieved 6 books from Uncle Jim, cards from Grandmother and Jack and Dawn, and $10 from Brooke. Oh! And also a card from Brettie-Boo! What a stud-muffin.
Oh Daddy Boy.

Brettie-Boo poses for the camera with his new seashell earrings.

Dawn and Katie smile for their favorite niece and daughter!

Volleyball Diary: Day 1

Blake is getting married. WE will miss him!

Sold Van

So recently, we have gotten tired of our big & old van. We put it up for sale on Auto Trader for $4000, and someone made an offer quickly. His offer was $3500. My dad agreed to give him the van, until another man gave an offer for the full amount, $4000. There was a tough decision put on the table there. it's nothing special.
Brooke had to block out the license plate number.

And the side view.

Benjamin's Last Day of School

Benjamin's last day of first grade was today, as well as Brandon's graduation, so we're a busy family this week! Benjamin's special need's class had their end of year celebration today. We ordered pizza and ate popcorn, while we watched Tangled. The class had several cupcakes, a lot of hula-hoops, and tons of toys to enjoy. Benjamin's class made a lot of beautiful artwork last week and they all proudly showed them off today! Might I note the huge smile's on their face. Most of this class has been together for the last year, but Benjamin is new to the crew! This year has overall been wonderful, Ben love's the teachers. Benjamin will miss all of his friends, over the Summer, and will be happy to join them once again next year! I will miss little Travis and Mrs. Rhodus and Mrs. Evans, but hey it's Summer!

Benjamin, Will, Max, Andrew, Jada, Tim, Travis

Benjamin is now 9 years old and so sweet! Yes, he is still extremely active and constantly trying to escape our grasp, but he is so worth it in the end of the day! If you give him a bag of popcorn, and a movie, he is set. He loves to be in the pool - he beats BrieAnna in freestyle contest! We have many kernels of popcorn laying around-- thanks to Ben. I am still stunned of how much he loves the same movies. I know this is a common obsession for down syndrome children, but he seriously loves them!!

Smile for the camera!

Will, Andrew, Benjamin