Busy times in Bensonland

Well, I know that you were all surprised to see that the dentist visit is no longer first blog. (If there is still anyone checking, that is.) We have had a very busy week.

Let me fill you in on Emma's shot - horrible!! Scott took her and I have never seen such 2 serious faces walk through that door - ever! Scott said she screamed and yelled like he couldn't believe. So, that didn't go well, good thing she won't need another until she's a brave teenager (fingers crossed!)

Wenesday - Scott left for DC. Emma was out of school on Thursday and Friday, so the girls got to play, we had a picnic and went to the park. Then Friday was the BIG grocery day. I took both of them with me, so that was an experience I have not had in awhile.

Friday night my mom and sister came over for supper and then they spent the night here - my dad was working and Logan and Kyle had a "boys night". We had such a good time, just the girls!!

Saturday - my sister and I got up at 7:00 to get ready for yard sale #2! I was tired of stepping around everything in our garage, so we decided to throw everything in the front yard and see what could be sold. I made another $240!! Not bad for a morning of sitting in my yard in the beautiful fall weather. We drank so much coffee and hot chocolate because it was cold!! The girls had gloves and scarves on - it wasn't quite that cold - and we were laughing because they are 1/2 Canadian!!! Then we went to Logan's soccer game in the afternoon - which he won. He is so good at soccer!! Saturday night Kyle was nice and kept the 3 kids so mom, Amanda and I could go shopping for Emma's party and her gift.

Sunday was church and Scott's return. We had our Bible study Sunday night - a couple from our previous church came to visit our new church Sunday and came to the Bible study, so it was good to see them. Hopefully, they will be back to visit again.

This week, we have been getting ready for the BIG day tomorrow - Emma's 6th birthday. I just got back from picking up her present and right now, I have a very curious kitten watching my fingers and trying to walk on the keyboard. She walked on a key and published this post in the middle of it. Hopefully, I can get it fixed before anybody catches me!! Emma is going to be so excited when she wakes up in the morning!!! She won't want to go to school. When she gets home, after naps, we are taking them to the fair. Friends, Amanda, Kyle and Logan are going with us. Jars of Clay are going to be there in concert - so it should be a great night.

Tonight we went to my mom's for Emma's birthday supper and cake and presents. She got a very cool CD player / alarm clock. Now maybe she won't have to listen to the Rolling Stones or news about Australia! Mom even got her some kid CD's to listen to. She thinks she is so coooolll! Amanda got her 2 sweaters for her sleigh dog (he's stuffed and from Alaska and she takes him everywhere she goes). So now he has a Halloween sweater and Christmas sweater. She's already dressed him!!

Friday is Emma's party, so she is very excited about that. I will have to write how that goes. (the cat is sitting on the back of my chair and is leaned over my shoulder smelling my ear and purring - it tickles!!!) I'm not sure what Emma will name this kitten. With names that she has picked for stuffed animals like Bamboo Hawk Angel or Bobby Fra-Fra - who knows what this poor thing will be called!! (Yes, those are actual names that my child thought of!)

Saturday is Scott's birthday, so no yard sales this weekend. But we are planning another one for October 14! I'm addicted to saling things! As long as people comes around and wants to buy my junk, I'll sale it!!

Well, I'm tired and tomorrow is going to be a busy one. I will write later and hopefully more frequently.