ZZZzzz

Poor Max. After getting lunch on the table, I turned around and found Max snoozing in his high chair. I tried to wake him up so he could eat his lunch, but he was too sleepy. I know exactly how he feels. Given the choice between lunch and a nap, I'd take the nap hands down.

Worth It

He likes to eat every two hours. Every. Two. Hours. He doesn't care much for sleeping. He poops a lot. He spits up down the back of my shoulder several times a day. He likes to pee at the precise moment that I am changing his diaper. He cries. He fusses. He is absolutely worth it. I love him. A LOT. Happy 4 weeks, baby!

company

This weekend my sister, Amy, Eric, and my nephew, Jasper, came to visit us. The boys loved playing with their younger cousin. Jasper just fit right in! We don't get together very often, so it was fun to spend some time with Amy and her little family. Thanks for the visit!

Date with Nana

On Friday, Nana Grover picked up Hank and Max and took them on a date...just for fun! First, Nana let them pick out their own treats (Swedish Fish and Cheetos) and then they got to see the movie "How to Train Your Dragon." Afterwards, Nana took them out to lunch. The boys had a blast (and mom enjoyed a little respite with just baby Ben). Thanks for the date!

Ben's 1st Photo Shoot - 2 Weeks Old!

Ben had his first photo shoot yesterday. Except for the fact that he soiled every blanket we own in the process, he was a natural. He is such a handsome little guy! I can't stand it! I'm so happy with the way that the pictures turned out--thanks to my great friend/photographer, Liz:)

Fun at the Locks

Can you believe I've been a Seattle-ite for 5+ years and have never visited the famed Ballard Locks? (I'm not totally clear on what the Locks are exactly, but it has something to do with a waterway that connects Lake Washington to the Puget Sound...its cooler than it sounds) On Saturday we decided to check it out. We had a blast! We watched as several boats entered the locks and the water was raised to lift the boats up to the water level. Hank loved watching the boats enter and leave the locks, and Max waved bye-bye to each one.

One Week Old!

Its strange that it seems like my pregnancy lasted for an eternity, but, now that Ben is here, time seems to be flying! If I think about the fact that my tiny, precious little baby is growing bigger and older every minute, I get a little teary. If only there was a 'pause' button on life.
Those dimples kill me! I can't wait until he learns to smile--I could look at that cute little mug all day long.