I don't know what the deal was with his wearing his blanket as a toga.
Our irresistibly cute little man!
Umm...Benaiah, you look a bit big to be riding on that dump truck!
This was Benaiah's first time in the water(baths don't count!) and he loved it!
Yes, that's all the Hellwigs, minus me, Mommy and Benaiah, in the water!
Another view. The distant horizon, lined with trees was such a beautiful sight.
Benaiah ready to go in again.
Heading to the water with Elliot.
Arianne and Christianna adoring cute Benaiah in the water!
Just like Arianne, he loves the water!
Playing with 'Ana' and having a great time!
More playing with 'Ana'
Toby was a little hesitant to go in at first, but never regretted trying it! I didn't think he would! ;)
Jedidiah...
and Jedidiah again! Classic poses!
For Elliot on down, this was their first time swimming! We all enjoyed the morning and are looking forward to doing this more this summer!
This is the Rose in my Garden.
This is the bee that sleeps on the rose in my garden.
Christianna, Daddy, Arianne, and your blogger!
Elliot, Jedidiah, Tobias and Arianne waiting for the turtle to emerge.We brought the turtle in to show Mommy and let him crawl around on the floor, for a price!
And that was: mopping the floor afterwards! Because, who wants terrapin tracks across their kitchen floor?!
Cute fellow(in his own way!)
Arianne holding the turtle
Me holding the turtle
On the driveway. When we were done with him, we returned him to his natural habitat: the garden!
Toby examining the turtle
Here is my attempt at a more photographic shot of our little friend.
Well, not officially summer, but it sure feels like it!
Benaiah is enjoying his first whole slice of watermelon!
Mid-bite
There's nothing like watermelon on a hot day, so Benaiah says!
