Fall updates

Here we are again! We have had a busy Fall thus far. We survived midterms and are now preparing for final papers, projects, and tests. Ben especially has had an eventful month. Here are some of the highlights:

Ben went to Utah for DJ’s wedding and got to spend time with Dad, Ali, and Elizabeth. He had a wonderful time.

Kipp picked Ben up from the airport and they surprised their dear friend LeGrand.

The family went to dinner at a fabulous Italian restaurant and Ben got to meet Ali's boyfriend Brandon!

Dad came bearing gifts from London. We love Galaxy chocolate! Thank you!

They had ice cream at Sub Zero

Back in Virginia Ben was nominated to run for President of the student association of the Health Services Management and Leadership department. He had to give a 90 second speech which he began with “Hi. My name is Benjamin Tingey and I am running for president. The first thing that I will do as president is change all the water fountains to chocolate milk fountains.” This is the email that Ben got showing that he won! He is one busy guy.

Ben’s birthday present came a week early. His computer is pretty much dead and so yesterday we got him a new one. The sound was really important to us because we watch movies on Ben’s computer all the time. So far he loves it!

Last night we got to babysit the Hales’ kids. What a great time! We loved that as soon as we walked in the door the kiddos came running yelling “Ben and Jackie Ben and Jackie!” It warmed our hearts! We played blocks, Ben chased the kids around the house, we gave them baths, we had a pillow fight, we read a story, Niko’s tooth came out, and I helped Niko write a note to the Tooth Fairy! We ended the night watching some BYU football. What a great evening!

We look forward to spending time with family for Thanksgiving and Christmas! We already bought our plane tickets to go to Las Vegas and California. We love you all!