Fantasy In Lights 2014

This was Haisley and Benton's first tine going to Fantasy in Lights.  It was so much fun!  To say Haisley enjoyed it would be an understatement.  Benton enjoyed it for about 2 minutes, then he was ready to get off the trolly.  It was a little chilly, but I thought it was perfect weather!  It would be hard to be in the Christmas mood if it had been hot! 

Benton with the very realistic Rudolph. 

Haisley enjoying watching the lights.

Me and my boy!!

A rare family photo. 

Thanksgiving Feast!

Haisley and Benton are both so blessed to have wonderful Preschool and CDO teachers.  Benton had a big Thanksgiving snack.  Haisley was dressed like a precious little Indian and sang 2 songs!  So sweet!

Benton's Little class.  

 Sweet Tish and Anna Mckenzie!  I am so thankful that they love on my baby!!

Haisley Grace dressed as an Indian!  Love it!

 

We love Ms. Matz....

And Ms. Carmello!!

Benton Boy is 13 Months

My baby is 13 months old!!  Time is FLYING!!  His little personality is coming out more each day!  We are over the moon for you, precious one!  Benton is so adventurous, independent, a climber, sweet, snugly, and easy going.  Some updates on our little guy....

Sleeping:  Sleeping is going pretty good.  We put him down around 7 and he sleeps okay.  A couple of weeks ago he cut 3 molars, and sleeping was a NIGHTMARE.  He was up all night every night.  Since then, he has settled back into his routine of waking up around 4.  Sometimes he goes back to sleep, sometimes not.  He still takes 2 naps a day, except when he goes to CDO.  We forgo his morning nap and just take his afternoon nap.  I am in NO RUSH to do away with that afternoon nap.

Teeth:  As I mentioned earlier, he cut 3 molars a couple of weeks ago. 11 teeth total.

Eating:  This little guy doesn't play when it comes to food.  He still gets breastmilk in a sippy cup.  He is a wonderful eater and only dislikes block cheese.  Crazy, right??  He'll come around!  His absolute favorite food is strawberries.  We have started buying them at Sam's Club because we go through so many. 

Tricks:  Benton is full blown walking, I would venture to say that he is running!  He is a fast little guy.  He is an excellent climber and into EVERYTHING.  I have my hands full.  He normally has no less than one bruise on his head at any given time. 

Talking:  He is excellent at saying Momma.  That's about it, he's not a big talker thus far. 

We love you sweet angel.   We are so blessed that you are in our family!

 

Carving Our Pumpkin

So if we're being real, the kids were so uninterested in carving the pumpkin that most of these pictures were staged.  Benton much preferred going down the slide, and Haisley wanted to play with the knives.  I think next year, I'll just let them paint the pumpkins!!  Anyways, here are some pictures to enjoy our day by!

We tried to put Benton in the pumpkin like we did Haisley....it did not work!!  Not only did he hate it, but he didn't fit!  At least we have pictures to prove it!