Halloween Pics

The only pictures I have of Ben in his costume are at his Preschool Party. I forgot to take any that night before we went trick-or-treating. For the moms out there (who are asked to volunteer at class parties, Primary activities, etc) I thought this game was a great idea for little ones. By using a sticky lint brush the kids try to pick up the balloon and carry it back (relay race) The kids really enjoyed it and it works for all holidays and events.

Making Halloween crafts with his school friends

Snack time is always a favorite! Ben discovered he really likes Rice Krispy Treats.

These are his teachers, Ms. Rebecca was a cat, and Ms. Elise was Raggedy Ann. As each child arrived that morning they all asked Ms. Elise what her costume was! None of them had heard of Raggedy Ann :)

Ben as Jerry the Mouse with his cowboy friend also named Benjamin. They all have to spell their names on their papers so when Ben transferred into the class they decided he would go by Ben and the other boy would be Benjamin. So my son only has to spell 3 letters so far, but they are starting to learn how to write and recognize their last names after Christmas break. Good luck with Herrington little guy.

Pics of the New House

This is our new split-level house. There is a spacious laundry/furnace room in the sub-basement. The garage and office are on the bottom level. The living room with the bay window on the front of the house is on it's own level with vaulted ceilings. The kitchen/dining room, 3 bedrooms, and the only bathroom (with double sinks) is on the top level. The bedrooms are small, but the garage and yard make up for it! We were paying for a storage unit before we moved since I kept all of the baby clothes/gear. Yea storage space!

We got the largest truck that U-Haul has and filled it to capacity thanks to our friends in the Red Bridge Ward and their awesome truck loading skills. Every inch was utilized in the truck and we filled both cars as well, so the new time we move I think we're going to need a semi or something :)

The yard is not fenced in, but that makes it look even bigger. There is a five-year-old boy who lives next door and the boys love playing outside together. Unfortunately we have to mow all of it so we will be investing in a lawnmower in the spring. I love looking out the kitchen window while I wash dishes, the first home we've been in with a window by the sink.

And it's great living on a quiet street with sidewalks for the little guy to ride his bike on!

Bathtime Fun

Ben loves spikey hair! I bought him gel and got his hair cut pretty short, but it is so thick and heavy as soon as it dries it falls back to normal. SO now spikey hairdos are great for after baths. Will discovered Ben's hair will do this look if you brush it straight back.

We are So Behind in Posting Pictures!

Ben's first day of preschool in Kansas before we moved

Strait No Chaser

This is a lot of fun and just thought I would share! Merry Christmas!

‘S Rioghal Mo Dhream

William E Herrington

A Dream Come True!!!!

I am currently in Indiana, home for Christmas and having a great vacation relaxing. My sister and her husband are also here from Maryland and it's nice to see them again too. While Ben was taking his nap yesterday afternoon we were playing dominos and my mom happened to mention that my brother Spencer was bound to be home soon because his girlfriend had tickets to go see Celine Dion in concert that night. My sister and I are both huge Celine fans! My sister exclaimed "WHAT??!!! She's in town??" So we got online and there were still tickets available so three hours later we drove downtown and got FLOOR seats (thank you to my family's generosity for my ticket) As my dad put it It was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to go. I can count the number of concerts I have been to on one hand, and if I could only go to one it would be Celine Dion. The fact that it was a surprise and spontaneous decision to go added to the excitement. Our seats were awesome, the concert was AWESOME!!! She sang for 90 minutes with 2 encores. The song selection was a wonderful mix of songs from her new CD Taking Chances and old favorites as well. She had at least 6 costume changes, the stage was awesome, everything moved (the center, the band). I'm still on a high 12 hours later, I had really good dreams last night!! (Oh yeah, both of our husbands were glad that they got out of going as our dates)

Here we are.

When I first joined this little blogger community (that almost sounds derogatory) I never imagined I would trip over or be tripped over by so many old friends. Now that I have discovered that I am being randomly discovered or, rediscovered as the case may be, I think I need to include a quick note as to what is status quo in my life.

I have recently finished my Masters degree in Mental health Counseling, and am currently working for Healthy Families Counseling and Support, a non profit counseling agency in the greater Kansas City area. I am married to Stephanie, a gorgeous blond (of course the adjective seems superfluous, as I have never met a blond who is not gorgeous) who is an excellent pianist and teaches piano, as well as often performing as the church organist. Which is a calling that seems to follow her no matter where we go. We have a mischievous (like his dad) four-year-old boy whom we have named Benjamin.

For the next month to a year you will be able to find most of this little entry on the side bar thingy.

‘S Rioghal Mo Dhream
William E Herrington