It's almost hard to believe that Ben's already turned seven-years-old, but as of the 10th, he has. There were only two things he really wanted: a Playmobile camper and a trip to see his friend Audrey. Thankfully, we pulled off both along with a small, but very fun homemade pizza party.

Ben and Christopher have both been crazy for Playmobile toys ever since we bought a big airplane for Ben for his sixth birthday. And, of course, it's no secret that Ben is crazy about Audrey as well. Unfortunately, the only pictures we got of the trip came at the end as we were trying to wrangle the kids together for a group photo. It's clear that Ben and Audrey were struggling with the impending departure.

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Scene: Interior of car, at about hour 4 of a 7-hour ride home from a weekend trip to visit friends. Mother and Father are in the front seat keeping their mouths shut. Ben and Christopher are in the back seat negotiating over toys.

Ben (pleading): If you give me the truck I will give you the bicycle.

Christopher (considering): Hmmmm.

B: No, truck. No, bicycle.

C: ...

B: Yes, truck. Yes, bicycle.

C (triumphant): No, truck. Yes, bicycle!

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