The Adventures of Seth and Ben

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Schmidt Family Gatherings

July was full of family gatherings. A week after the Williams family reunion, Brean, Dennis, Paige, Katie, John, Dylan and Devin came to ND to see us. We spent five days at Grandma Cathy's playing and going on the boat. We also celebrated Devin's first birthday. It was REALLY fun. Then, the day after we got home from Grandma's, Grandpa Kim came to visit. The next day, the Millages showed up. And the day after that the Leppells, Wedins and Vondals came to see us. Ben and I played like crazy with everyone. It was a great time! I can't wait to see everybody again.

Playing in Grandma Cathy's basement

On the boat

One of the toads I caught

Dylan and I splashing around in the river

Enjoying our carrots

Dylan with his toad

Tubing with Dylan and Paige

Baywatch tryouts

Teaching Abby (I mean Buster) to shake

Benny was really tired

Cute little Paigey

Devin enjoying his birthday cake

Cousins

Devin chowing down on some mac and cheese

Muscle men

The grill master

My great-aunt Cheri and great-uncle Bob

Grandpa Kim with his sisters

Mommy with her sisters and cousins

The infamous RBI

Allie and Joie also stopped by

Holding my brother at Sesame Street Live

Grandpa and I with the balloon we bought for Benny

The fam

Benny was kind of tired at the end

Some lady asked mommy if she wanted a picture with me and Ben. Of course mommy said yes. I'm not sure who she thought was gonna look at the camera when Big Bird is behind us.

Monday, July 20, 2009

Williams Family Reunion

Last weekend was really fun. Mommy, Ben and I went to Bismarck for the Williams family reunion (daddy couldn't go because he was busy studying for his boards). I met a whole bunch of relatives that I hadn't ever seen before. They were all really nice and super fun to play with. We did things like swim at a hotel and visit the Bismarck Zoo together. I'm so glad that they're all part of my family. I love them and can't wait to see them again.

Grandpa Ricky with his brothers and sisters

Second cousins

Benny really, really wanted to go down the water slide.

Grandma Linda and Grandpa Ricky at the hotel

All of us with Grandpa Ricky

Benny watching Madisen

Ang and Madisen at the Bismarck Zoo

Kim and Ben at the Ramkota

Daddy's Surprise

Mommy, Ben and I are all SO proud that daddy graduated from residency, so we decided to throw him a surprise party. The planning began in June. Mommy wanted to set it up so that daddy wouldn't be suspicious. A few days before Father's Day, she told him that his gift was back ordered and wouldn't be delivered until June 11th. Then, she told him that he had to leave the house so that his gift could be "installed." While he was gone, we (including Grandma Linda and Auntie Angie) got everything ready and all of the guests came. Around five o'clock, everyone hid in the dining room and waited for daddy. He finally showed up and we all yelled "SURPRISE." He was surprised alright.

My Great-Great uncle Ernie

The fam

Grandma Linda with all of her grandkids (Ben was psyched to be there)

Me and Madisen

Walk Like an Orangutan

I forgot to post this video of Ben walking (it was taken June 23).

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Look Who's 3!!

So, I'm three years old now. At first I didn't want to be three (two was REALLY fun), but then I thought about it for awhile and decided that I'd give it a try. I let my parents know that I was ready to make the leap, and they planned a super fun birthday party for me. We had a bounce house, tent, parachute, bubble machine, and Sesame Street decorations. A lot of people showed up to help me celebrate. We played, ate pizza and cake, opened gifts, and then played some more. I had a great time. I sure am glad that I decided to turn three!!

Celebrating at Toys-R-Us

Waiting for my guests to arrive

Me with Colton and Alyx

Madisen and Colton in the bounce house

My crazy grandmas

Grandpa Ricky and Great-Grandpa Al

These guys LOVE to party

Me and my dad

Our Big Move

So my family and I have moved to North Dakota. It sure took us a long time to get here! First, we had to have some guys come to our apartment, in Cleveland, and pack up all of our stuff. When they were done, they loaded it on a big truck and we all began the LONG drive to West Fargo. On the way here, we stopped in Chicago. We only stayed for a little bit, but we did get to play, swim, and see Brean, Dennis and Paige's new home. We finally arrived at our house at 3 am on Sunday, June 21st. We were all so happy to be home. Ben and I even had toys and cookies waiting for us when we got here! A few days later, the movers showed up with the rest of our stuff. We sure were excited to see them!!