My Grandaughters

My, how my girls have grown! Jael was 2 in December. She got a tea set. So she and Delaney (2 in October) are having a tea party. I can't wait to have a tea party with her, too! A lot has happened recently. Briana and Ryan now live in New Jersey where Ryan works for the FBI. Holly and Luke, in Edgewood, Maryland, will be new campus ministers for Mountain Christian Church beginning in March. Michele and AJ live in Centreville, Virginia with their cat, Gus. We have all been inundated with TONS of snow this Winter. Jimmy is in his second semester at Lincoln Christian University. 1/8th done - Yay!!! Mike is running for State Representative in our district here. The campaign is going very well. Hope your Winter is going well, wherever you may be!

Wondering...

Hi again, everyone! I've been thinking I should give up on this blog. Everyone is so much more into facebook these days. But I guess I'll give it another try. I'm at work right now. My student for this hour is absent today. I won't take much time. I'll find something productive to do, but just thought I'd check up on things. I'll try to post some new pics when I'm home. It's Feb. 11, 2010! How time flies! It's very cold and very snowy. We have sooo much snow, I'm not sure where we would put anymore. Our girls and families have lots of snow out east too, but ours doesn't melt. So, anyway. I'll check in later.

The Wedding

We had a great month of June. After Jim's graduation and school got out, we took off for the East. We traveled first to Baltimore (Edgewood) and stayed with Holly & Luke & Jael for a few days. Had a great time there and also went to DC to see the sights we hadn't yet seen, such as the WWII Memorial, and went to the inner harbor area of Baltimore. Then we moved on to Centreville, MD to prepare for the BIG DAY!

Michele and AJ were married in a beautiful ceremony at Heritage Hunt Country Club. Luke was the minister officiant. Briana and Holly were bridesmaids. Jimmy ushered. AJ's brothers were groomsmen. And the Moms & Dads had a wonderful time!

Then, we visited friends in Lancaster for the weekend. We traveled on to Ohio and stayed with Briana, Ryan, and Delaney for a few days. We went to the Columbus Conservatory and zoo, and also toured a chocolate factory, and took some walks, usually ending up at the park so Delaney could swing! We also found an Eddie Bauer outlet!!! woo hoo!

After all that, we went to Bloomington, IL and stayed with Grandma B. Visited with the Benson side of the fam. and then finally came home. Three weeks on the road. Jimmy flew out for just 4 days for the wedding. Otherwise, he stayed home to work and take care of Marty. Great June!!! But also good to be home!!!

Jim's Graduation

June 6, 2009. A date that is set in infamy. James Patrick Benson graduated from Mayo High School. Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our last one has graduated and is ready to fly from the nest. Jim is headed to Lincoln Christian University this Fall. It is in Lincoln, Illinois. He has signed up to study Psychology. We will miss him, but know that he is in a good place and is well prayed for.

This is our future son-in-law. AJ and Michele will be married on June 19th. What do you think? I'm thinking it's going to be quite the adventure. Need we say more???

Lucky 13...

Ya Hey Der! Only 13 more days of school! Woo Hoo!!! Our (Rochester Public Schools) last day is June 9. In the meantime, Mike is done with daytime classes, but is still teaching an evening class for Compass students. He is working on curriculum and planning for the next school year in his office during the days. Jim has his final choir concert this week. Then finals, graduation practice, graduation itself, parties and open house! The girls will all be here for graduation. The boys will not (boo hoo). Though AJ is planning to come with Michie, but it's not definite yet. AJ graduated from his college, Christopher Newport University, last weekend. They are hoping to have an apartment SOON! Michie will be done with work in Newport News this week and hopes to move into that apartment by the end of the month. She will start a new job at Prison Fellowship Ministries on June 1. So that's the Benson news! Bye for now!

All About Jim...

This is Jim with his new car. One day in April, he was unfortunately rear-ended. It totalled his little blue Focus (Ezekial).boo hoo! Fortunately, Dad found him a nice 2005 Hyundai Elantra. yeah! Don't they both look grand?!

Here is Jim with his girlfriend, Christina. They went to Mayo High School's prom last night and had a great time! What cuties! I've got to say, I think my son is one handsome dude!

Jim is 18!!!

Our Jimmy is now 18! He celebrated his birthday on May 2. We didn't see him much that day. Mike and I were at the Crossroads College graduation that morning. Jim worked (Petsmart) in the afternoon, and then he went to a friend's house where they celebrated his birthday. The next day (today) we went to church, took Jim out to eat at his favorite place, Buffalo Wild Wings, and then took his cake over to grandpa's. This is our 3 generation picture. Soon to come... more graduations, a new car for Jim (when I get a picture), and someone's wedding :)!