The Benders: Montgomery

We were so blessed to be able to spend this weekend in Montgomery with the Kohrings. Wes and Cristal moved to Alabama last year, and although they had been to visit us, we had not made the short visit over to see their new home. I am so thankful we were able to go this weekend.

Wesley and I had a great time with Wes and Cristal. They are such good friends and every time we are together we have so much fun laughing & talking. They are also great encouragers of what’s going on in our life and I hope we do the same for them.

This time more than ever, it was so much fun to the see the boys play. They had a great time together. I love Jonah and Micah like they are my nephews and Jackson and Philip play with them like cousins. It is great to see their friendships growing.

Here are some pictures from our fun:

Poor Flash - He traveled to Alabama in the back with Patches

Big Buddies - Jonah, Jackson, and Micah

After dinner on Thursday we cheered Wes on in a championship Church-league basketball game. Though they came up a little short, it was a great, intense game, and sent me back to our college years of watching the boys in intramurals!

The boys did great watching in the gym, but did get a little stir crazy towards the end. They found ways to entertain:

Friday morning, Jackson and I went with Cristal to take Jonah to school. As a special treat, we stopped by Krispy Kreme!

We took a leisurely stroll to the neighborhood pond Friday afternoon. Wes and the boys had fun throwing the stick into the water for Esther, their dog, to retrieve.

Flashers joined us for the walk, but didn't join Esther in the water!

Don't think this is legal, but Wesley gave Jonah his first driving lesson!

Friday night, Jonah had the opening ceremony for his t-ball league. They had a few games for the kids. The boys enjoyed the batting practice:

Micah and Jonah waiting their turn.

Jackson was a bit behind them in line. He wasn't exactly sure if he wanted to participate.

Jackson decided to give it a try and did a great job!

Cristal with my little one...

and with her little one!

After awhile the little ones were over the ceremony so Wesley and I took them to an empty field nearby to run!

It wore them out!

That just doesn't look comfortable, Philip!

When the kids are in bed, the cards come out!

Jackson, Micah, and Jonah...where is Philip?

He spent most of the time outside with the dogs!

Saturday morning, we went to Jonah's first T-ball game. He did a great job!

Cristal and Wesley thought it was weird for me to snap this picture, but I thought it was a cute shot of friends.

I gave Micah and Jackson some money to get a Ring Pop and they headed to the concession stand on their own.

Too cool for school!

Showing off their Ring Pop tongues!

I have no idea what Philip has in his mouth, but I had to snap a picture of where his pacy landed when he spit it out of his mouth. Perfect landing spot in his shirt!