Happy Halloween!

Benjamin dressed in his costume for our church's Trunk or Treat!
Our family costumes: Carter (bat boy), Me (cracker jack seller), Ben (Texas Ranger baseball player), and Ryan (peanut seller).

I have had trouble uploading pictures, so sorry it has been awhile. I finally have my camera back! Thank you Cannon for replacing the broken part for FREE! I now feel right again if the camera in tow. I have tons of pictures from the pumpkin patch on Friday, I will try to get those uploaded this week. Friday we went to the PP with the Merriman cousins. We had 5 boys and baby Vaughn. It was extremely hard getting all to look at the same time for pictures. I actually don't think all were looking in any of the pictures I have. We went to J-town for Halloween this weekend. My mom took the boys and London trick or treating to her friends' house. Benjamin got the hang of it, he really liked it when we realized candy was involved! We had Trunk or Treat at church Sunday night. That is a fun event thanks Jenny B for organizing it. London came with us. Actually all my family came (sister, BIL, mom). I think the kids had a great time going to each car for candy and then playing games. Ryan did play in the egg toss with Ben. Ben was on the losing side of that offer when he took the egg to his face. He came into the church crying, "Daddy hit me mommy!" I am excited to have tomorrow off. Benjamin is enjoying Halloween more and more, I am looking forward to taking him around the neighborhood.

Random Pictures

Benajmin - Halloween 2004 (3 weeks old)
Benjamin & Carter - Halloween 2006
Benjamin - Halloween 2005
Picture of the rattle lure before removing at the ER - Ben greatest catch!

We are busy, busy! It seems that time is flying by so fast. We went to Benjamin's 2 year check up today. He was 35 inches (50-75%) and 26lbs (below25%). That is our skinny boy, I know 1 year olds that weigh 26 lbs! He had 2 shots today and his finger pricked. He really didn't like the shots. Sweet baby Carter had to have a shot too (flu). So, I was at the doctor's office by myself with 2 crying boys! So afterwards, we treated ourselves to Sonic!!! By the afternoon both had recovered, and Ben enjoyed pulling off all the band-aids! We are looking forward to spending the next 2 weekends with our family. Then before we know it, Thanksgiving and Christmas will be approaching! Since we sent our camera off to be fixed, I had to include old pictures. I love going back and looking at the changes from year to year!

Baseball and Pumpkins

Benjamin, Carter, and London riding the train at the Pumpkin Express
Ben waking up from his nap after his party!

Carter riding on the train with Ryan
Ben with cousin Dylan and Uncle Doug trying to hit a fast ball from Ryan.

Baseball Bash!

Benjamin opening his gifts!
Playing baseball with friends.
His baseball outfit, a gift from mom & dad!
Testing out his swing with his new uniform! (Sorry about the color)
Benjamin and friend Houston eating cupcakes during a break from the game!

We had such a great birthday party for Ben on Saturday. He was in heaven. His favorite thing to do is play baseball, and that is what we did for over an hour. We could not have done it without the help of our friends and family. They did everything so we could play and take pictures of all the kids - thank you friends and family!

Boys will be boys!

Getting ready for the big fish!
Don't really know what they are doing?
Catch of the day!
Lining up the catch!

Fish Camp

Sweet Carter not too sure about the lifejacket!
Beach Time!
Getting sleepy on the boat!
Slowly we lost all the clothes, he had a blast crawling around on the sand!
Benjamin having fun with the mud at the bottom of the water!

Pictures from our weekend at Fish Camp!

Finally, An Update!

Carter holding baby Vaughn's hand while she was sleeping! Best buddies!!!
Benjamin has gotten in the habit of watching baseball in our bed before he goes to sleep in his bed. He always wants his milk and cereal too!
Mike and Jodi - these were Carter's first Sunday school teachers! Carter is also stealing his friend's pacifier!

Well, I haven't updated in a long time. We have been busy! Plus, to top it off, my camera broke this past week. It just started taking pictures - ALL BLACK! I feel lost without my camera. Several times this week, I have said, "Oh, I need to take that picture!" And then I remembered, no working camera!!!! So, until I get a new one, you will probably be seeing old pictures.
Lots of things happening in the Merriman household. Last weekend, we went to the coast with friends. We had a blast! The guys went fishing, and we played with the kids. 7 hours in the cars with 4 children was very interesting, but not bad at all!!! This weekend, we had family pictures taken (for the first time) and Benjamin's 2 year pictures. My little boy is turning 2 this weekend. Once again Ryan is out of town all week. So the boys and I are out on an adventure! Carter is moving all over the place, he is a fast little critter! Ben is talking and singing all the time! That is just a short update on us!