Thanksgiving

Uncle Brett and Aunt Melissa

Aunt Melissa, Bennett and I

Our Family of Four

Grandpa, grandma and their grandsons.

Papa and Bennett

This year Thanksgiving was special because we had Brett and Melissa here from Houston. They stayed with us and loved spending time with their nephews, and Hudson loved having more people around to play with. We were very busy while they were here. We saw Santa, cut down our Christmas tree, went shopping, celebrated Brett's birthday, went on the Santa train, the boys went to the Seahawks game and we had a lot of good food and wine. It was a great visit, but way too short.

What I'm Thankful For...

Another happy and healthy baby. I love you Bennett.

Peaceful

Random

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Birthday Breakfast...cinnamon rolls...yum!

Smile!

Fun at the fountain

Another Fan

Cuddles from Papa

Bennett One Month

Things we have learned about Bennett in one month...

He loves to be swaddled

He loves to cuddle

He only cries when he is hungry

He loves to eat

He is is an awesome sleeper

Hudson makes him smile

The car is his least favorite place to be

He will take a bottle

He will take a pacifier

These last two will make life a little easier for mommy and daddy.

We love him dearly and can't imagine life without him.

Hudson and Bennett are so lucky to be brothers!

Happy Halloween

Our first stop was grandma and grandpa Cowan's house.

Ready to go find his friends and go trick-or-treating!

Shelbi and Olivia the Ladybug

The First House

Hudson and Hailey (the leader)

Hailey, Madelyn and Hudson

My Boys!

Last night we went to the Bank's house for dinner and trick-or-treating. There were 7 kids, 5 girls and Hudson and Bennett. Someday I think my boys will be thrilled that most of my friends have girls. We had an early dinner and headed to trick-or-treat as soon as it was dark. Hudson missed out on Halloween last year because he was sick. It didn't take him long to catch on. Hailey was the leader of the group and Hudson was right behind her the whole night. Bennett slept in the Ergo carrier the whole time...such a good baby. On the way home Hudson couldn't stop talking about all the scary things. He needed to be reassured that they were just pretend. He is just like his mommy...not a big fan of scary costumes and decorations. Both kids are still asleep, so I guess the night wore them out. Now what do I do with all this candy...

Naps

Pumpkin Patch with Preschool

Hudson and Sloan at the Pumpkin Patch 2009

2010

Cookies!

Checking out the animals

Hudson and Sloan playing "follow me"

Emily and I with Mason and Bennett.

Hudson and Sloan telling us they aren't ready to go home.

Hudson in the corn maze.

Time to go home...

On Friday Hudson's preschol went to Craven Farms. It was a beautiful fall day, much nicer than the down pour that we had last year. Hudson and his friend Sloan had a blast running through the pumpkin patch and hiding in the corn maze.

Two Weeks

Wow! That went by fast...Bennett had his two week appointment and he is one healthy boy.

Weight: 9 lbs. 2.5 oz

Height: 21.4 inches

Head: 37.6cm

First Bath

Ready for his bath

Relaxing in the water

All warm and swaddled after his bath

We gave Bennett his first bath at home and he loved it! It felt like just yesterday we were giving Hudson his first bath. Time has gone by so fast...I'm trying to soak up every little moment with each of my boys. Before I know it they will be all grown up.

I'm a BIG brother!

A few people gave Hudson presents for being a big brother. He LOVES Elmo and Buzz Lightyear. Can you tell?

BROTHERS!

Hudson loves his baby brother. He loves to hold him and kiss him. The first thing he does each morning is run into our room and ask "where did my baby go?". He quickly learned that babies don't cry because they are sad. When Bennett cries he asks me the 3 things that I told him...does he have a dirty diaper? Does he need milk? Or does he need night night? He is a wonderful big brother!

Bennett Vincent Cowan

Checking in at Evergreen

Bennett after his first bath

Mommy and daddy ready to take Bennett home!

Going home to meet big brother Hudson

On October 1, 2010 the day began at 6:00 am. I was up and ready to head to Evergreen for my induction and to meet my baby. We were scheduled to check in at 7:00am, but because the hospital was busy they called and asked us to come in at 8:30 (this was a blessing). Now that we didn't have to leave so early we were able to have breakfast with Hudson and say goodbye to him before we left. I felt so emotional leaving, even though I know he would be more than happy with Grandma and Grandpa. We arrived at Evergreen checked in and headed to our room. I was thrilled to meet my first nurse Robyn she was outgoing and fun to talk to. Since I was being induced I most likely had a long day ahead of me. Around 6:45 they check me and said I was at a 6 and that John had plenty of time to run and get some dinner. Soon after he left I felt I was ready. I told my nurse and she looked at me in bit of disbelief, but checked. Sure enough it was go time! I called John and told him to get back as soon as possible and hung up. He came running in the door 10 minutes later at 7:50. Bennett was born at 8:28 pm. He was 8 lbs 11 oz and 21 inches long...perfection!

Here is the Video of Hudson meeting Bennett for the first time...