Eating with a spoon...

Yogurt is messy to eat by himself but he loves it!



I decided that if Ben could feed himself by the time #2 comes that would be great! So we have been working on eating with a spoon. I let him feed himself his cereal in the morning and his yogurt and applesauce. He hasn't quite mastered getting the spoon into the food and picking some up but he is very good at getting the spoon to and into his mouth - he's getting there!

Silly Boy!

Look Momma I've got a towel on my head!


I put the towel on his head once then he kept wanting to do it!

24 Weeks

The belly at 24 weeks... please excuse the blinding whiteness of my arms - it's Alaska's fault.

I'm 24 weeks and can hardly believe it! This pregnancy is flying by! Baby has been super active lately kicking all over the place and leaving me wondering if he's head up or down... He also put on a pretty good show the other night for Brent and I sticking out elbows, knees, feet, whatever which felt and looked so weird! Brent said "Gross" when he felt it which made me laugh becasue it is kind of gross and alienish but so cool!

Sick Little Guy :(

Fell asleep watching Dumbo...


Resting...

Ben has been really sick this week. Cough, runny nose, fevers, not sleeping and we found out yesterday that he has an ear infection with a ruptured eardrum. Needless to say he's been pretty miserable for the last week. He's been quite the sad sack barely eating or playing and content to just snuggle with Brent or I. He's not a TV kid at all but has been laying on the pillows in the living room watching cartoons on and off. Today he actually seems to be feeling better and I hope it continues!
This is the sickest he's ever been as he's only had a couple of colds that each lasted a few days. We were pretty worried about him!

Playing in the Snow

Making his way down the driveway... look how cute his little tracks are!


This white stuff is fun!

Ben got his 1st chance at playing in the snow while being able to walk around when we first got back from CO a couple weeks ago. He liked being outside but had a hard time maneuvering in his boots and snowsuit!

Colorado Friends

Getting a squeeze from Miss Marla :)
My second "mom"! If my mom wasn't available for a question or anything else for that matter I called Marla!


Sorority girls and Ben is our frat boy!
Jenn, Emma, Abbie, Myself and Ben at CB & Potts


Ben and Lily (my friend Dawn's daughter) holding hands...then he so nicely bit her little sweet hand...does that mean he likes her or he's just not that into her???
Dawn is my one friend from highschool that I still talk to or really she's my friend from elementary school! We were Brownies together :)


Ben and Haley (my friend Christy's daughter)
Christy was my Big Sis in my sorority and my favorite person to hangout with. I love that we are still close and sharing the kid experience together!

I also got to see the twins I nannied for Alex and Abbi and the other little boy I nannied for Harrison who now has a sister Lily. All the kiddos and their parents, Jodi, Bob, Tari and Kevin, (who are so much fun!) got together and had a mexican feast - so yummy! I, of course, had my camera but totally forgot to take pictures! Boo! But it was still fun.
It's so wonderful to see my old friends and neighbors when I come home! I really miss them all!!!

Benjamin Boo at Granma and Granpa's House

Got my blankie and my paci...it's a good morning!


What's Ben doing here??? Dancing? :)


Making funny noises in the tupperware


So cute!


My little snugglebug


Ridin in my little red wagon...


Upset about something


Big smiles


Tub in the sink at Granma and Granpa's house


Check out my new wheels!!!

Ben has been having a lot of fun at his Granma and Granpa's house. All sorts of new toys and experiences like loud dogs! He loves to point out when they come to the gate. He also likes to chase around little Starbux.
I have been having fun too. Doing a lot of shopping...mostly for Ben but a little for myself here and there!

20 Weeks

Here's the belly at 20 weeks!

Alaska Boy + Colorado Sunshine + 70 Degrees = No Shirt!!!

"No Mom I do NOT want to hold your hand! I will walk by myself!!!"


Chillin in the grass


Pro walker even in the squishy grass!

Today was a beautiful day here in CO. And it has been this way for the last few days too! Ben and I are both loving it... he always bangs on the front door to go outside and loves it when we do. Today was quite warm so I took his shirt off - he even had a little heat rash on his sides!

Halfway Baked!

Baby #2 is half done as of today! Yay! Or if he decides to be stubborn like his brother and arrive late then he's not quite halfway...but I'm being positive and assuming he's half done! I have been feeling him kick more often and with more force. So fun! I will add a 20 week belly picture soon.
Right now Ben and I are in Colorado visiting my parents. We are having a lot of fun shopping and going for walks in the warm sunshine. It is so nice to get outside after being stuck in our house for 2 weeks in AK with the freezing cold temps. Ben is an official walker now and spends more time walking around than crawling. It's crazy how quickly it happened! It's perfect timing though because he can walk around outside here which he loves!