This one is just for Ava!

Bennett gets his own post every month, and Ava has been just as busy...so this post is just for her. Sweet girl is already 4 1/2 and is growing up so fast. She is the sweetest little girl and shares the same determination as her brother. She is a wonderful big sister and loves B so very much. She's struggled in the past few months with having to share the attention, but we are working on it and she is getting to do her own special things. She is tall and super skinny, runs faster than any 4yr old I know, loves to learn, is learning to read more and more every day, has the biggest imagination and is very artistic.

She is headed to a new school for Kindergarten next year, and is a little apprehensive, but yesterday she told me she was super excited! She tested in the 95% tile for her new school so we know she will do great! She is my little buddy, and I'm going to miss her so much when she goes off to school next year.

She's amazing and we are so proud of her!

Here are just a few fun things we've done the past month.

Having fun outside at our family picnic at Dawsett Trails. My pretty Ava girl She was the cutest ladybug at her school's spring musical. She loves to sing and dance!

She had fun at her Easter egg hunt at school
B loved watching all the kids
Ava with Anna & Bennett at the egg hunt
Loving the warm spring weather! She would stay outside all day if she could.

Happy 10 months Bennett!

Well time is flying towards the 1year mark...which personally I am not ready for! Bennett continues to grow and develop right on track and is such a joy to be around. He is a combination of sweet and fiesty. He is the most determined child and doesn't give up easily. He continues to be a very happy baby.

This month our sleep got back on track, he took his first steps and continues to get into everything. He had a scary bought with the croup, but recovered quickly. In 3 weeks he gained 8oz & grew almost an inch in length. He needs 18month or 24month clothes for the stride, but has short chunky legs and can wear 9months.

He can wave bye bye, claps, shakes his head no, and signs a few simple things. He can say: mama, dada, doggie (not just dog), Ava, siss, no, bye, go, yay, up. And tries to say many other words when we say them.

We are so glad that spring has arrived and he loves being outside.

Matching sissy in their MICKEY shirts.
Having a picnic at Dawsett Trails

First steps...such a big boy!

Loves to swing

I needed to put him somewhere and since he is into everything, I put him in the swing. 5 minutes later I found him like this. Sweet sleepy boy!

Loves to eat

Loves to cook in the playroom kitchen. When he turns up missing, I can always find him playing kitchen.

10 month photo shoot...only one shot with the sign.

Hey...wait minute!

Happy 9 months Bennett Parker!We had a great day! Our sweet Bennett turned 9months & we celebrated our 6 year anniversary...my how time flies! These two pics are from his attempt at a 9month photo session with Karen. Of course she got some great shots...which was a miracle considering he cried the majority of the time. Can't wait to see the other great pics she got.This month we have busy busy busy! Bennett had his first ear infection (accompanied by severe stomach issues I won't discuss), followed by two new bottom teeth, said so many new words, stands on his own for up to 20seconds, has really started to play with Ava, DID NOT sleep well the entire month, and continues to be our great eater. He can say: dada, daddy, mama, ADA (ava), siss siss, dog, duck, go, no no (shakes his head at the same time back and forth), eat (he cries it EEEEAAAATTT when he is hungry), moo and tries to repeat any word we say to him. To say he is into everything is an understatement! He is definitely on the move in a big way.

At his 9 month appointment he weighed: 19lbs 14oz (50%) and was 28.5" long (75%). Dr. Kuo said he would have been well over 20lbs if he hadn't of gotten so sick. He is doing great and only had 1 shot.

Here are some fun pictures from our busy busy February.

Loves the water & has no fear when dunking his head underneath.

Loves to play with Ava. He really enjoyed riding in her stroller one morning.Crawling around. And no they aren't leg warmers...they are crawler covers!

This was taken after we got back from pictures with Karen...nice smile!

Our attempt at his 9 month photos. It is almost a comedy routine. You can tell in this picture how long his torso is.

Stop...this is MY Paper!

Sweet Thing!

I AM THE KING OF THE CRIB!

Kind of looks beat up. Woke up with a scratch on his face, busted his lip & chin on the coffee table. But still precious anyway!

I imagine it is quite possible I will be posting before March 28th that he is walking...if not see you at 10 months!

A Glimpse of Spring

Sunday, we headed to one of our favorite parks...which apparently everyone else in Henry County did as well. We spent a few hours playing in the warm spring sunshine. Of course I brought my camera and here are a few pics of our day.

My Loves!

Two of my very favorite people in the whole wide world! God has certainly blessed Nick and I with two amazing babies to love!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Poor Bennett, was feeling good and his sweet sister was trying to tell him it would all be okay. Now...if that isn't LOVE I don't know what is!