Bennett 10 Weeks

My little (well not so little) man is growing so fast! 

Santa Flying at Country Village

Waiting for Santa to fly!

Dustin, Olivia and Shelbi

Last year we took Hudson to see Santa fly at Country Village and he had no interest all. This year he was so excited! He wanted to follow Santa when he landed to go tell him that he really wants a big Buzz Lightyear for Christmas. John took him on hunt through the crowd to find Santa and put in his request. He talked about it the whole way home. I guess it was worth the terrible parking, large crowds, half hour wait for coffee and cold night for the 5 minute show. Nothing like seeing Christmas through the eyes of your child.

Santa

Santa 2008

Santa 2009

Santa 2010

The 2008 is my favorite because it is Hudson's first Christmas, he is my first born and he looks just like me on my first Christmas in that picture. The 2009 photo is classic. They took quite a few and I had to have that one. This year is perfect because both of my boys are in it. I can't wait to have 18 years of Santa photos framed and displayed at Christmas. Yes, I said 18 years. I plan to pay them to participate in this tradition if needed. I did learn a thing or two from my mom...

Preschool Class Photo

I couldn't love a preschool more. It's funny how Hudson and I both really look forward to Tuesdays and Fridays. Teacher Betsy, the kids and the moms are all fabulous! I can't wait for little Bennett to go to school here too!

My Boys

Two Months

Bennett is two months and growing like crazy!

weight: 13 lbs 4 oz

height: 23.9 inches

head: 41cm

In the past month we have learned that Bennett...

LOVES to watch his big brother

is a a wonderful little sleeper

loves to be swaddled

loves to sleep with mommy

will take a bottle from anyone...even mommy

is learning to like the car

smiles a lot

and most of all he is a very happy baby!

Santa Train

The Santa train was a success...Hudson sat on Santa's lap! Yes...I never thought it would happen and it did. He wouldn't look up at the camera, but he sat there with Bennett, talked to Santa and didn't cry!

Santa Weekend

Hudson and Bennett ready to meet Santa!

Last weekend we took the boys to see Santa at Chapters Photography. If you live in the area and have small children this is the absolute BEST place to take them to see Santa. You get an appointment (so no waiting in line), a private room with Santa, a fabulous looking Santa and setting and best of all a patient and talented photographer. Despite the fact that Hudson didn't want to sit on the big guys lap we got a great picture with him in a fire truck in front and Bennett on his lap. We also rode the Santa train in North Bend this weekend and this time Hudson decided that Santa wasn't so bad. We finally got a few pictures of both boys on his lap. It was a very successful Santa weekend. Now Hudson is asking to go see Santa again!

Christmas Tree

Grandma and Grandpa

Our Family

Grandpa and Hudson

Our Tree!

Brett and Melissa

The day After Thanksgiving we (our family, Brett, Melissa, my mom and my dad) headed to St. Nicks tree farm in Monroe to find our Christmas tree. We love St. Nicks, but last year they were sold out when we got there on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. So this year we went first things Friday morning. Yep...while everyone else was going crazy and standing in lane for black Friday we were freezing and finding the perfect Christmas tree. Hudson is finally old enough to enjoy the search. He loved running around in the maze of trees until he was too cold to move. We came home with a beautiful tree and I can't wait for him to help decorate it.

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...