Ben's B-Day, Kibbee and a Really Pretty Sunset

Hi all! So I finally get a chance to sit down and add something to the blog. It's been a busy and difficult month for our family but there have been blessings to help pull us through.

Earlier in the month we had our first attempt at making kibbee. Kibbee is a Lebanese meat pie kinda thing. It has beef, wheat, and spices. It is a family recipe that both Josh and I have had since we were kids. It is pretty labor intensive, like most Lebanese food. Josh did a good job and it turned out great. We let Caleb help and Ben was very impressed with the meat grinder. It was neat to start that tradition in our own family.

Another evening we were playing outside and we saw the coolest sunset. You just had to see it but we tried to take some pictures.

Ben was playing the sand box and I caught this really great shot. He loves having his picture taken.

It is hard to get Caleb to take a picture. We had Cookie Monster cupcakes for Ben's birthday. Here is the evidence

Here are some funny pictures of the boys

Before we cut his hairAfter we cut his hair

Strong Dad! He is almost too big for that swing, but he loves to try to touch the tree branches