It's that time again...campaign season. Today, at 5:00 p.m., we received some incredible news. Ben does NOT have an opponent this time around! We are thrilled and grateful...and wow. What a relief it is. :) Anyway, last night we had Ben's kickoff party and it was a great success. There was a huge turnout and we couldn't have been more humbled by our friends' and family members' contributions, support, and commitment. We are thankful for each of you!
Walker kept referring to the party as "Daddy's buhp-day pahty" (Daddy's birthday party)...and Lainey was convinced that grown-up parties are not nearly as fun as kid parties. But I think she had a blast, as did all the other kids. :)
A lot of little friends were there this time around. It was really fun, but really wild. I probably should have looked harder for a sitter to help us with the evening. :-/
The kids were in awe of Ben at the podium. Gage, Lainey, and Ainsley hung out around the podium for much of the speech.
Mary with Baby Finlay. 3 months old. Tiniest thing EVER. She is a true doll baby!
Marshall Jackson. Ben's sign guy and good friend.
Lainey was eager to get on stage and show her support for her dad.
It was during Daddy's inspiring speech that Walker decided to completely, fully, totally, Titanic-ally wet his pants. He was delivered to me as a screaming, howling, crying mess with very wet pants. He doesn't like having wet pants. Or socks. Or shoes. As a side note... I am surprised at how much urine a boy can hold (and then release). And the whole "in the shoes" thing is new to me...I don't think girls have that problem. Anyway, I didn't get a chance to hear much of Ben's speech because I was trying to put a lid on the drama. We (Kelley and I) changed him right then and there...right by the chicken wings and fruit plate, in front of everyone. A dry diaper (because we didn't have undies) and he was good to go. He ran around without pants, socks, or shoes for quite awhile until another good friend (Jessica) brought him some dry pants. :) Anyway, it's a good story to remember and to tell him when he's a bit older.
We love this picture. Lainey is in awe of her dad. :)
And, since the color in the picture is so crummy, here it is in black and white.
Walker refused to wear "Daddy's shirt" to the party. He insisted on a "different shirt" because he "no like Daddy's shirt." We thought that since he loved Daddy's signs so much (both kids are really good at spotting them around town) he would like wearing a shirt to match. Not the case. :) As always, the boy is unpredictable!
Lovely poses, don't you think?
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