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Life in Arizona!

We have been keeping busy in Arizona! We have done a lot of fun things so I will post pictures with captions:)

Alex  finished his first semester and did great, he has a break from school until the beginning of January so that exciting to spend lots of time with him.

Bentley is learning something new each day and is excited to be a big brother. He did get to be a part of the Phoenix suns half time show, he did an awesome job, I'll add the link to my Youtube page so you can see him go!

https://youtu.be/Mvetg4aRGws


Lezlie is 24 weeks along now and still going strong working part time and chasing Bentley around, we sure can't wait to meet our little princess!

We are excited to spend the Christmas Season in New Mexico with family. 

Merry Christmas!
Love Always the Richards Family

On the Ferris Wheel at the fair

At the Arizona state fair, Bentley loved the "Brick of Fries"



Bentley is also loves to help mom practice the cello!
Bentley loves coming to Gymnastics with Mom,
He is a very coordinated little guy!




He didn't understand that you don't
use your hands.


Halloween!
He was a train Engineer!

At the Library Halloween Party






At The ASU football game
for Alex's birthday


Bentley with a Bentley
Alex at his Mission reunion
Alex with President and Sister Gee




Thanksgiving with friends and Chelsy
Lots of Fun Christmas activities!

Church party

zoo lights
zoo lights



Library Christmas Party
library Christmas party


Fun and games at Gorilla Claus!
Bentley with Gorilla Claus
He still loves trains




















Bentley got to be in the Half time show at the Phoenix Suns Game! He sure did an awesome job!






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