At 2 months

If you have seen Ben recently you know he is well fed. Sporting a wrinkle on his wrist and four just on his thighs. He tips the scale at 14lbs 12oz(95%), and measures in at 24 1/4in(90%). He is strong, he is healthy, and he makes cellulite look good! Ben is becoming a great sleeper, bedtime between 7 or 8, and up once to eat around 3am! I am loving this.

I am also loving his smiles, his smell, his hair and his personality! What a guy. He is so easy going and doesn't mind being passed around to all his siblings, even when Aaron sticks his fingers in his eyes, mouth, and yes, even up his nose. We love our little Ben.

Being a young man of his size has earned him a few nicknames. He is loving called "The Meatball" by Uncle Scottie "My little Rollie Poly" by mom, and Grandma Anna calls him "Chubby Cheekers". He doesn't seem to mind, knowing there is just more of him to love.

5 Weeks

6 weeks

7 weeks

8 weeks

Friends Family Fireworks and Fun!

Father's Day

Dictionaries define a Father to be A) a male person whose sperm unites with an egg, resulting in the conception of a child, B) a male who adopts a child or C) a male who raises a child.

While yes, it is indeed all those things, it is also much more. It is a tough guy getting choked up holding that brand new baby. A grown man

talking silly just to get a

smile. It's watching a man playing with his child become a boy again. It's Kissing scrapes and bruises, piggy back rides and strong arms, encouragement when your feeling down. It's unconditional love, and so much more.

There is nothing that brings me more joy than watching my husband as a Father. It was a special Father's day this year. Here's to you baby!!

And For the man who brought me into this world

The man who raised me

And the man who treats me like I'm one of his own

You have all had a hand in the woman I have become. Happy Father's Day!

A few things I missed

Aaron turned 2 at the begining of April. 2 is a great age because kids are able to be excited about their birthday without knowing what's going on. For example, Aarons birthday was the 10th. His dad just happened to be out of town, so we had planned for a party a week later. On his special day we sang to him and while he thought that was great, he was perfectly fine with the fact that was all he got! Fastforward a week later and I am busy planning a barn themed pary, when I get hit with the flu, and yet again have to cancel his birthd

ay. Poor oblivous birthday boy.
We thankfully were able to squeeze in a little shin-dig before Ben was born.

Paige and Claire have been taking Ballet since January, and they had their spring recitle. The theme was fairies in the garden. They did great and I am so proud of them! Here are their performances....

Olivia ran the Capital Classic this year. She was so excited, she practiced with Daddy for weeks before the big race and was thrilled to get the "gold" medal!

We are so proud of all of our children!

1 month

I wake up two to three times a night. Most of the time I am already sitting up. My head is resting on my own shoulder. My neck is so stiff I have to lift it with my hand. I am still holding Ben who is in burping position, however I don't think he even burped. The amount of sleep I am getting is starting to feel normal, and somehow I am functioning enough to run this house. The kids are all alive, they have clean clothes to wear, food to eat. Life is good.

I am so thankful for all the help we have recieved from friends and family. It has made this month so much easier! As you can see Ben is bigger every day. We all love this little man to pieces!!

May 6, 2010

1 Week

2 Weeks

3 Weeks

4 Weeks

Meant to be

May 6, 2010

7lbs.7oz

21 in

1:48pm

Benjamin Todd Baker joined this world

Da-Nile, it ain't just a river in Egypt!

I remember being pregnant with my first child. I found out so early on, and immediately called to get into the Dr. only to find out they didn't need to see me for 5 more weeks. I remember rounding up how many weeks I was dying to be further along than I was. Buying Maternity clothes before I needed them, and letting the belly out to make it obvious that I was indeed with child! I remember wanting my husband with me at all my appointments. I remember being hurt when the Dr. told me that it wasn't the baby moving that I was feeling, it was only gas. I remember how long it took to get to 20 weeks, and after finding out the gender, rushing to the store to buy as much as I could. I remember eating enough for 2... (adults, I might add), and napping whenever I felt tired. I remember everyone telling me I would go early and I remember thinking every day the last 6 weeks, "It could happen today". I remember that I was ready for it to happen.

Fast forward 7 years to today, and here I sit 37 weeks pregnant with my 5th child, trying to convince myself that we are there, done, el final, crossing that finish line. It's time to get my butt in gear and get cracking on getting some baby clothes, pacifiers, sheets. Time to clean the last of girls things out of the baby room and set up shop! Yes indeed, so much changes from the first to the last. For instance, I didn't call my Dr. till I was 10 weeks along. When people ask me many weeks I am, I answer in months. I have loathed maternity clothes and this time bought a few pairs of regular jeans - just up a size or 4. When my husband asked me if I wanted him at one of my appointments, I stared at him and replied "what for?" I remembered the first time I felt the baby that it was probably just gas, and this time after finding out the sex of the baby all we rushed out to do was share the good news. I don't have the luxury at napping when I am tired, and when my Dr. suggested bed rest to me, I simply laughed and told him it wasn't going to happen. One thing that has held true for all my pregnancies though is I have eaten enough for 2...(adults). Sigh.... I sadly never learned, and my thighs are now so close I think I over heard them talking about moving in together! Oh the joys of pregnancy.