40 weeks: September 2022

First day of Middle School!!

Ahhhhhhhh!!!! It's the first day of middle school for you! 6th grade at MMW. I can't believe you are 11, almost 12 and starting to be a big boy. You're personality and sense of humor is really starting to shine. And, there are some parts of you that have not changed - your sweetness, kindness, and high level of perception & EQ.

This year, mama postponed her travel to see you on your first day of school. It's so special to me.

You've grown an inch this past 9 months

Slightly nervous for middle school but you did great!

It's a big bus crowd at Knob Hill. You had a great week at school and adjusted quickly. Cooper is in a lot of classes with you which is great. So far so good!! Love you much Beni Berger :) :)

Grand Canyon & Scottsdale, Arizona

Two more stops in Arizona - Grand Canyon, then down to Scottsdale for some relaxation.

Pics from the drive

Arrived for Pink Jeep Tours!

the hike

It was about 115 - gotta stay cool and hydrated

Who's my handsome guy

Daddy took a picture by this tree the first time we visited GC over 15 years ago!

little monkeys

Finally - pool and lazy river

dessert bar

Our view

Taro ice cream taiyaki

Once we got to the hotel, we pretty much never left. There were a lot of Panda Express delivery, boba, ice cream and desserts :)

You guys did so well with all the long drives - 2 to 4 hours! And, in the hike at the GC, you were part of the 2% that got to the lower rim and back up.

You were also a great big brother to Bradley, patient and always playing with him. I love you Beni Berger!!

Antelope Canyon, Arizona

From Sedona, we also drove about 3 hours to Antelope Canyon (Upper and Lower). WOW, it was amazing. Right before the trip we got you a phone so this was a great time to take some pics!