Hospital

Ben was admitted to the hospital for RSV and Pneumonia. Here he is with his cute little dinosaur breathing treatment mask.

 

 

Cords again...

 

The put in an IV to give his antibiotics. He hate his flipper and spent most of his time trying to get the sock off.

 

His flipper made it difficult to play with Sophie.

 

Happy boy... you wouldn't even know he was sick.

 

Getting antibiotics

 

 

All ready to go home!

Happy birthday to me :-)

I had a wonderful birthday! My birthday eve we went to Wes and Shelly's home for birthday dinner and to open presents.

Andrew blew out my candles.

My favorite cake!!!

 

 

 

The next morning James had hidden one last gift along with several cards around the home. He know how much I love finding random cards through out the day! I took all my boys to get donuts! LOVE taking Ethan with us in the mornings! When I asked Andrew who his favorite friend is, he said without hesitation ETHAN!

 

 

We had our Christmas program at school that day. The entire audience sang Happy Birthday! Talk about overwhelming. It was very sweet and thoughtful of Robin. I received numerous messages through out the day wishing me a happy birthday. Boy! Was I loved! We went out for dinner and went looking at Christmas lights. It was a good birthday! Thank you, everyone, for making me feel special!

Merry Christmas!

Wordless Wednesday

Trying to get pictures of all three is entertaining... And frustrating :-)

Polar Express

My mom wanted to go on the Polar Express for her birthday! We all had a great time and definitely will have to make it a tradition! The 5 pm train was perfect because it was still light enough to take pictures before and then it was dark by the time we got to the North Pole.

James was a good sport wearing his Jammies.

 

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So excited to see Santa!

 

 

He leaped into his arms! We were all shocked because he usually doesn't like "characters". I guess he wants presents :-)

 

 

Ben was less than impressed.

 

 

After the train ride, we came back and celebrated Gigi turning 30! ;-) What a fun day!!!

6 Months

REALLY?!?! Where has the time gone? You have definitely completed our family! You and brother have start to "play" and "talk". Brother give you a kiss and hug first thing every morning. If he doesn't see you, he wants to know where you are. You light up the room with your smile. You are a complete Momma's boy. We are so glad you are a part of our family, sweet boy!

 

 

At 6 months:

~26 in (43%) 17 lbs. 15 oz. (60%)
~You wear size 3 diapers.

~ Wearing size 6-9 month clothing.

~Wearing size 2 shoes

~Sleeping from 9 pm - 7 am usually waking up at least once :-(

~Eating every 4 hours, drinking 6 oz.
~You began eating solids. You are eating rice cereal with mixed fruits in the mornings and before bed. (but it has to be the premixed stuff) and veggies and fruits in the afternoons. You have tried: green beans, peas, carrots, apples, squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes and  bananas, and pears. Your favorite is sweet potatoes with a little cinnamon.

~Napping- Hmmm. I guess it is time to get you on a schedule. If I am lucky, I will get you to take a long 2 hour nap at some point during the day. You usually cat nap in the car while I run errands in the morning.

~Sleeping in your sleep n' Rocker. Dr.  Blanco says it time for it to go... after Christmas.

 ~You enjoy music. If you are upset, the first thing we do is sing Jesus Loves the Little Children. Andrew will even go to you and try to comfort you with the song.

~ You have had your first "therapy" session with Mrs. Kristin. You LOVE to watch her sign.

~We gave you and Andrew your name signs. Ben~ Happy with a b. Andrew~ Hat with a. Nana~ Grandmother with a n. Gigi~ Grandmother with a g. Granny~ Grandmother

~Had your first swing ride

~Had your first hospital stay for RSV

~Sitting up

~Rolling around on playmat

~ LOVE your exersaucer!!!

~ Started babbling, just gaga

~LOVE paper... if it is anywhere close to you, it will be in your hands and then your mouth. Christmas should be .... fun....
~I nicknamed you Benny-PooPoo... and lets just say you have lived up to your name!

We love you, Benny Boo!

Celebrating Christmas

Opening a new book with brother. I wrapped 25 books this Christmas season and the boys are enjoying opening one each night.

 

Gigi came to visit and take us to see Santa. Also, each night we read a Bible verse and hang an ornament on the tree that relates to it.

We went to Santaland.

The boys loved the lights.

We did a little shopping.

Sweet boy.