AG Bell - 5k run/walk and 1 mile Kid Run May 9th

I would like to invite you to participate in the AGBell-Utah 5K Walk/Run and 1 mile Kid’s Fun Run!

As some of you are aware, my 3 1/2 yr old, Bensen has hearing loss. We found out before he left the hospital that he had some type of hearing related problem.

After A LOT of doctor appointments and a whole bunch of testing we found out that he has moderate to severe hearing loss in one ear, and moderate hearing loss in the other ear.

As a result we fitted him at 41/2 months old for hearing aids and he has been wearing them ever since. His aids have introduced him to the world of hearing and without them he would live a much different life.

I am so grateful for all the doctors and support that our family has had and continues to have. Together we are making lots of progress, and Bensen is doing great!

AG Bell is the world's oldest and largest membership organization promoting the use of spoken language by children and adults with hearing loss.

Our family is having a little contest and we are trying to raise the most money, in Bensen’s name to help support this wonderful cause.

We would love to have you and yours come out and participate in the run (which includes a FULL pancake breakfast!). If you can’t come, but would like to offer support to this organization,

Please make a pledge! And do it in Bensen’s name! Our family is trying to raise the most money through pledges so even if it is only $5 it will help us out! (and it’s tax deductible!)

This is how you do it:

Click on the link below,

http://agbell-utah-talkwalkrun.eventbrite.com
Then click on PLEDGE PAYMENT and fill in the amount you would like to pledge and hit order now.

Fill in all the required info. **** MOST IMPORTANT under OTHER INFORMATION where it says Pledge ID please put BENSEN.

Click on Checkout and fill in the required information and you are set!

Thx for taking 5 to read this!

Easter fun!

We had a fabulous Easter today. It was so nice to have a break from the storms to enjoy sunshine outside. We invited Grandpa Jay and Trace over for dinner and enjoyed spending time with them as well. They were in charge of hiding the eggs for the easter egg hunt that we had after dinner.
Here are the kids in their Easter clothing

Bensen wasn't to happy with me that I insisted he wear my apron so that he didn't get dye all over his clothing. He has the BEST pouty faces ever! I really think number 1 pouty face award goes straight to him!

The boys had a great time dyeing the eggs. Bensen wanted to dye all the eggs green (his favorite color of course), and had a hard time giving up the green color to Asher. He finally caved in and gave the green to Asher and decided blue was an ok color for an Easter egg as well.


Hope you all had a great Easter as well! We are so excited for Spring Break, no school just play!

Happy Birthday Lily...well 10 month BD!

Here she is...growing up so fast. I guess that is what happens. You think you will never break out of the newborn stage and next thing you know, or I guess, I know Lily is now 10 months old. Yes I am quite gushy about my little girl, but she is an absolute joy and I adore every minute that I get to spend with her. She is amazing and I love that she is mine to hold and love and enjoy! Who knew having a girl would be such a joy! I love this picture because it is totally her right now. She is so interested in everything...intensely interested if that makes sense! And not much gets past her...she has this knack for whipping her head around as fast as it can go to see who is coming, or what that noise is behind her, and you better hope your head is not in its path!!
I love you Lils!