July 4th, 2014

We had a blast this July 4th!  We spent the 4th with Nana and Granddaddy at the farm.  On the 5th, we went to the lake with the sweet Wood family!  We all had so much fun!  We played in the lake, rode the boat, Haisley rode on the wave runner, she also rode on the tube!  Thank you so much sweet Aunt Ashley for letting us come! 

The boys hanging out. 

I love this picture.  Benton's first friend!

Our American flag cake! 

My precious angel bug!

What is that in her mouth, you ask?  It is a paci.  That's right, she steals from Benton!

My little firecracker!

Speaking of firecrackers, Benton had his first firework experience this year.  Not only did he get to see the fireworks on Auburn on Friday night, he also got to see them at the lake!  He slept through the ones at the lake, but was there!! 

My Funny Girl

I'm not sure if it is because I am her momma, but I think that Haisley says the funniest things sometimes.  The other morning, I was getting her ready for Children's Day Out, and the following was our conversation.  I wanted to record it on my blog so I would always remember!

H: Mommy, I don't want to go to school, I'm scared.
Me: Jesus doesn't want us to be scared, he is going to take care of you.
H: So is he going to pick me up early?

 

To anyone who knows Haisley, this picture of crackers everywhere does not come as a shock.  

 

And lastly, for the most random update ever written on a blog, Haisley has all of her 2-year molars.  

Benton is 8 Months!!

 My sweet, precious angel is 8 months old.  He is basically the easiest, happiest 8 month old I've ever known (knock on wood).  Benton has the sweetest, calmest demeanor, and we fall more in love with him more each day.

Some updates on Benton Boy (As Haisley calls him)
Teeth:  He has gotten two teeth!  The bottom two, and they are the most precious little teeth I've ever seen!
Eating:  I laugh as I write this because Benton is such a big eater.  He nurses 4 times a day, and basically eats any table food that we are eating.  He still eats some baby food too, but really prefers our food.  I was so different with Haisley's eating.  He has tried chicken, pork, all fruits and veggies, muffins,pasta salad, basically there is nothing that he has turned his nose up to!  We're very thankful for a good eater!
Sleeping:  Benton normally takes about 2 naps a day, but would really prefer 3.  We can just put him in the bed and he goes to sleep.  Much different than Haisley Grace.  The only problem is that he is still getting up 2-3 times per night.  Also different than Haisley.  We have moved his bedtime back until about 7, he'll get up about 2 times, and will be up for the day at 5ish.
Tricks:  Benton is so close to crawling!  I think it will be within a couple of weeks.  This mama is in no hurry, although I think he'll be happier when he can get where he wants to go!  He, like Haisley, is fluent in 3 languages.  I feel like he "talks" more than Haisley did at this age.  I feel like he interacts a lot more than Haisley did at this age as well.  Just this morning he has started sitting up from laying on his belly.  When he does crawl, he is going to be into everything!!
Size:  Unfortunately, our sweet boy has been sick this week with an ear infection.  On the up side, we got his official weight at the doctor!  He weighs 19 pounds!  He is in size 4 diapers, and wears mostly 12 month clothing.
We love you our sweet boy!  Happy 8 months!

Look who is learning to crawl at Lake Guntersville!

Probably not the safest choice.  Makes this mama nervous!

Fun at Daddy's work conference!!

Swimming

Haisley had swimming lessons about a month ago.   Ever since then,  she is fearless odd the water.   All she needs is her "bathing SOUP and her sun SCREAM."

The girl has to have her Minnie mouse goggles on! 

Farm and Fishing Fun!

This weekend we went to the farm to hang out with Nana and Granddaddy and do a little fishing.  This was Benton's first fishing trip!  He wasn't very into it!  Haisley was enjoyed it for about 2 minutes.  Some pictures of our day.