Staying cool

This is what we have to do to stay cool in AZ...wear as little clothes as you can (for Benson that's usually a lot less than the rest of us) and suck on popcicles.








Or just stay inside and hide in the pantry..or go through daddy's wallet. So fun! THe funny things that entertain 2 year olds..

Comments

Becky said…
hey avery, it's me becky, you know, wendy's sister. benson is so cute. i got to your blog through missy's. fun to see how you are doing.
August 30, 2007 at 12:33 AM
Dana said…
Soo cute. Jordan saw the photos and was laughing - and then he wanted to leave to go see Benson. What great friends they are :0)
August 31, 2007 at 9:01 AM
La said…
I am so excited that we are going to rendesvous in Vegas in a couple weeks. It will be so fun to have E and Benny together again!!!
August 31, 2007 at 1:43 PM
I was raised in a barn said…
Hey, I am mitch Lamb little sister,Lizzy. and I met Tanner a few times. what a cute family you have. no idea how I came across your blog. We also live in AZ (gilbert) Fun to see people you know :)here is our family blog http://the-rigby-family.blogspot.com/
i have a link to mitch and nicole if you haven't already see it.
September 2, 2007 at 12:00 AM
nicole said…
I can't get over how cute benson is.
September 2, 2007 at 8:44 PM
Sarah said…
Hey Avery! I got to your blog through Becky's (such a small world) and I've loved reading it and looking at the pictures. You look great and Benson is so cute. I can't believe how much he looks like you and your side of the family. It sounds like you've had a busy, fun summer. I'll have to check back often to see what you've been up to. Oh, and your house looks so nice- I'm jealous!
September 4, 2007 at 11:05 PM
The Staffieri Family said…
Ave, I get back from Denver on the 15th. So I would love to see you while you are here. We will have to discuss the books!
September 6, 2007 at 1:42 PM
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