A Family Picture

A couple weekends ago we had Bennett's two-year old pictures taken. We managed to sneak away with some family pictures. This one ended up being my favorite.

The Big Number 2!!!

A special thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate Bennett's 2nd birthday. Bennett had a great day filled with friends, family, presents and of course, CAKE!

Stay tuned from more pictures from Bennett's big day!

A picture of our little ham!

Cancun

Well, we finally did it. Graham and I left Bennett overnight for the first time and headed to Cancun, Mexico. After we dropped Bennett off at school and with minimal tears, we departed for Cancun. Below are some pictures from our trip.

The view from our hotel room at the Casa Magna Marriott

Another view on the balcony outside of our hotel room. Graham turned out to be our main photographer.

As you can tell, the first couple days were overcast and cool. Not complaining because it was still beautiful laying out on the beach and much warmer than Indiana.

We enjoyed watching the pelicans snag fish out of the ocean. Graham kept referring to these birds as storks before realizing they were pelicans.

By Thursday we started to see the sun again. The weather was much nicer and the clear blue sky was amazing.

The white sand beaches and turquoise blue water. We both enjoyed walking along the beach catching seashells and letting the warm water hit our toes.

The hotel lobby at the Casa Magna Marriott. Aerotek took over for the week and in the lobby you were able to book your excursions, make dinner reservations and arrange your chauffeur for the evening.

The food was delicious... Every morning we enjoyed an amazing breakfast buffet with fresh pineapple, guava, mango, papaya and homemade omelets. I do have to admit that I had fresh squeezed orange juice every morning and chips and salsa with my omelets. Our lunches were enjoyed poolside or beach side and dinners were either arranged with the group or we enjoyed dinner on our own. The first dinner we ate at LaCapilla which was an Argentinian steakhouse. Unsure of what I was ordering, I ended up with raw beef, needless to say I didn't eat it. Another night we ate at Puerto Madero which was seafood and steakhouse. Everyone raved about this place. People who had been on this trip before said this was by far the best place they had every eaten. We didn't have the best experience and our food wasn't nearly as good as people remembered it, but the restuarant was so overbooked with Aerotek dinners. The last night there Graham and I made reservations at Limoncello, which was an Italian resturant. We had had our fill of beef and seafood. The food was fresh and some of the best Italian I have ever had. We enjoyed homemade caprese salad which was made fresh at our table using boiling water, salt, cream and mozzerella. In addition to the delicious food, we enjoyed fresh pico, gucamole and chips in salsa on a regular basis.

Graham and I in front of LaCapilla

The sunrise Friday morning. This was the first morning that we were up early enough to see the sunrise. Graham and I had planned to get up early on Friday morning because we had a day of pampering ahead of us at the Spa. We both received a massage and I enjoyed a manicure and pedicure. Graham is hooked on the massage. We enjoyed sleeping in, naps on the beach and a little bit of pampering.

An evening picture of our hotel and pool. Notice the red lights on top the hotel? That is a helipad...

The backside of the Casa Magna Marriott. This picture does not do the hotel and pool justice. The pool backs up to the white sand beach and is just feet from the ocean. In the pool there is a bar which you could order drinks and even food while never leaving the pool.

The last couple pictures are of the beach. We had an amazing time together and enjoyed the sun and warm weather. When we left on Saturday sitting in the Dalls/Ft. Worth airport waiting for our connecting flight, Graham said to me "back to work, I have another contest to hit." This was Graham's third contest win and our first trip that we were able to go. It was a much deserved trip for Graham and his hard work.

Bennett did great at home with Grandpa and Audrey and his wonderful Aunts. A special thanks to Julie for helping out so much with Bennett and the dogs. We were able to enjoy and relax knowing that our little boy was in such good hands.

Christmas

Graham and I both had about a week and a half off from work/school. We all enjoyed the time at home relaxing and spending time together. Here are some pictures from the past couple weeks. Daddy and Bennett putting together Bennett's new lego set.

Bennett test driving his new car. A gift from Grandpa and Grandma Peelle

Bennett and Sydney playing in Bennett's new tent

Grandpa Patterson reading to his Grandchildren

Bennett and Daddy opening presents on Christmas!!

Bennett curled up watching a Christmas cartoon.

Bennett and Sydney

Ornery Little Boy

This is one little boy who has proven himself to be ornery, mischievous and just a little bit of a stinker! Wishing you all a wonderful day!

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas...

Well, the Peelle house is starting to get ready for the holidays. There is something so magical about seeing Bennett excited for Christmas. His excitement and joy are so innocent and contagious.

Bennett admiring the Christmas Tree (or pulling off ornaments)

Bennett looking at his stocking

Life is Good!!

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we have so much to be thankful for. So many wonderful people and opportunities in our life right now, which as most of you know, have kept us incredibly busy.


Since I have taken a 3-month hiatus from blogging. Here are some pictures from the fall. As always we spent a Saturday morning at Stoney Creek, picking out a pumpkin for Bennett. We had family pictures taken during the peak of leaves changing at Ft. Ben and of course we enjoyed Halloween.

Bennett was Tigger for Halloween. His latest obsession with My Friends Tigger and Pooh, keeps Graham and I singing the Super Slueth Oath most of the day!

Bennett picking out his pumpkin.



Hayride back from the pumpkin patch.

Bennett's "angry" face.

Bennett's "surprised" face

This Thanksgiving Holiday was a much needed break. It gave us an opportunity to spend time with family that we haven't seen since late summer (sorry Dad). It also gave us an opportunity to rest and relax.

We enjoyed a Thanksgiving feast at our house on Thursday, lounged in our PJ's on Friday and will enjoy sometime with Grandma and Grandpa Peelle on Saturday.

Our Christmas Tree is up and the house is decorated for Christmas. December is shaping up to be another busy month but we are looking forward to the holidays.