Summer Fun

We've been enjoying have the summer off. It's so warm we've been going outside a lot more. The other day we adventured to some local State Parks in search of a place to camp for scouts. I forgot to take my camera. But we found a few places we liked that I think we'll go back to as a family. We also went and walked through the Lyman Woods. It's right by Lincoln's school and has a really nice trail. We've only just begun our summer of fun. Many more adventures to come.

This is Lincoln trying to get Bennett to look at the tiny butterfly on the flower.

This is what happens to the self portraits when you add a third person

We saw a family of racoons. This one is making sure we don't get too close.

Lincoln informed me that we never got a bath picture. He's getting too big to fit in the sink. I think it's probably time to try the bath tub. 

This is our little patio and the only outdoor chair we own...not much to look at, but it's still nice to sit outside.

Sox Game

Last night we went to our (Bennett and mine) first White Sox game. We had so much fun even though they lost. We got some fairly good seats in left center field only three rows up. Too bad both the White Sox homers were to right field. Oh well...

Baby Bennett of course commanded lots of attention. There was an older man who brought an over-sized glove. It was HUGE. People kept wanting pictures with it and some lady decided that it would be great to put the baby in it. Anyone within 50 feet of us oohed and ahhed at the sight. He's just so cute, everyone loves him! Unfortunately that is the one picture that my camera will not let me upload for some reason. I'll keep trying.

HAHA I can't get enough of this one. He's so happy! Gotta love being Asian.

He of course had a blowout diaper, so this is the second outfit of the night.

First Swim

We went down to Lincoln's parents for Memorial Day weekend. They of course have a pool so we had to take the baby swimming!


Look how cute his little suit is! (I'm sure glad our baby is cuter that both of us...)

This is the 'infant' hat we got to cover Bennett from the sun. It will probably fit him in a couple of years.

 This is us in front of the pond in their back yard. It's not a swimming pond but, they do have a row boat to take out. We didn't make it this trip but hopefully next time.

Behind the pond is lots of vegetation that is fun to wander through. This is Lincoln educating us on some bug....

It's been really nice to have family so close. We love being able to visit. But we can't wait to visit Utah later this summer!!!

2 Months Old

I can't believe he's already two months! It's crazy! I love this stage he's in. He smiles all the time and I can't get enough. He's sleeping more, anywhere from 5 to 7 hours a night. We just love him so much and he's such a good baby! We can't wait to do lots of fun things this summer. Here are a few of his stats.

Weight: 12lbs 2 oz - 64% (he's getting chubbier!)
Height: 24 1/2 in - 87%
Loves: Going outside (anytime he's fussy we just walk outside and he stops), Still loves his pacifier
Hates: Not being held (he's a little spoiled), Being woken up

He got his two month shots yesterday (3 of them). Lincoln had to hold him down, and he just screamed. Once Lincoln got outside he stopped crying and was asleep before they even got to the car. He's been really good since. It doesn't really seem to bother him.

Here's a picture of him after the doctors. Sad, but content

Here's his 2 month photo shoot

Lincoln came in the room and this is the smile he made for him

He loves to sit in the kitchen and watch me cook or do the dishes. He wont sit in his bouncer anywhere else.

Grandma Andreasen needed a ride to the airport, so she came to visit. 5 minutes after this picture was taken Bennett had a blowout all over her!!!

Mother's Day

My first Mother's Day was pretty low key. Bennett (Lincoln) got me some chocolates and cake balls that the young women in the ward were selling. Lincoln spoke in church, mostly about Reverence but a little on mothers, too.

Here's Bennett with his hair done. It's not quite has fun as doing girls hair, but he's still super cute.

Dad and Bennett on Mother's Day

Bennett in Lincoln's baby blessing outfit. I'm glad that Lincoln's mom saved some of his outfits. It's fun to see Bennett in them. He's been smiling a ton lately. I love it! But it's hard to get a picture of him smiling. As soon as he sees the camera he stops.

Here are some videos of the little guy.

My favorite part of this video is at 1:20 when he seemingly shakes his head 'NO' at me.

Baby Blessing

Yesterday we had the opportunity to bless Bennett. He was a very well-behaved boy, as he usually seems to be in public (home is sometimes a different story...). He was awake but quiet the whole time. Lincoln's parents and sister Lillie were able to come. It was nice to have them here.

He's too cute to just pick one picture.

Aunt Lindi just finished up her first year of college and came home for the Summer. We picked her up from the airport yesterday after the blessing and she got to have dinner with us.

It was also her birthday last week so we had birthday cake.

Grandma reading him a book about reverence

This one is just funny

Birth Announcement