My New Friend

My best friend from high school and I had our babies exactly two weeks apart--perfect timing! Evelyn and Bennett met for the first time today! I hope they will become good friends, just like Carla and I! Nice to meet you, Evelyn! You're a sweetheart!

Resting Up

Bennett is resting up for the big game tonight! We're heading over to our neighbors for a big get-together. Bennett has been bringing the Badgers lots of luck since he was born--Go, Bucky!

New Hairdo

What do you think? Mohawks are coming back in style, right????

Hard Work

On Monday, March 24th, Bennett went to visit his daycare for the first time. Mom went back to work on March 17th, and Dad took over. But his time is almost up, so we decided it was time to go introduce him to everyone. All the kids and adults cam over to take a peek. It's hard work to have everyone staring and you and telling you how cute you are, so Bennett had to take a nap on the way home!

Hold My Head Up High

While Daddy was on the phone last night with Great-grandpa R, he had Bennett sitting on his knee. All of a sudden, he was stting there, holding his head up, for the longest time! He's still very floppy, but we think it's progress :-)

Happy Easter!

Bennett celebrated his first Easter today! We went to church this morning, where he slept the whole time. Then, we had Grandma and Grandpa T, Grandma R, Great-grandpa S, and Aunt Kristin for lunch. In his Easter basket, Bennett got two new books and a Leap Frog toy that sings the alphabet. He also got two books and a CD from Daddy's family. We had a full day, but it was so nice to celebrate Bennett's first Easter with our family.

Two Month Birthday!

I can't believe Bennett is already two months old! Where has the time gone? I'm sad that I have to go return to school on Monday, but it will be nice to get back to "real life." I will miss watching him sleep,














watching him smile, laugh, kick, and play. He is such a fun little boy--I can't wait to watch his personality continue to develop.











But the poor thing, his hat and clothes are still too big!

Hanging Out At Home

On Daddy's first day of paternity leave, we were just hanging out around the house. I got some great pictures of Bennett this day--he is such a sweet boy!

What Daddy and I Call "The Lip"

Baby Feet

In an attempt to finish one of my scrapbooks before I go back to school, I needed some pictures of Bennett's feet. Although I like to pretend that I am a "real" photographer, I'm really not--but here are some of my favorites!

Mama and Me

One of the few pictures I have with my baby boy! He looked so cute in that outfit that I couldn't resist the Kodak moment!

My New Trick!

Bennett's new trick lately is smiling! He started right around 5 weeks and has been smiling a lot ever since. He has such a beautiful smile that lights up his whole face!

All Bundled Up!

As the weather reached the 40s last weekend, Mom and Dad bundled up Bennett and took him for a walk. The Pooh snowsuit, a gift from Aunt Kelly, came in handy! As cute as he looks, it does sort of remind me of the movie "A Christmas Story" where the poor little boy was so bundled up he couldn't put his arms down :-) Oh, well! That's winter in the midwest!

Prayers for Paloma

This is a picture of my beautiful niece, Paloma, taken by her wonderfuly talented sister, Mattea, while they were visiting in February. Polly Rae will be having surgery on Thursday--please send lots of prayers and positive thoughts her way! Get well soon, Paloma! We love you!