Happy 1st Month, Ben

Believe it or not, Ben is 1 Month old today!!! It feels like he should only be about 2 weeks...maybe! Though he is only 1 month he is still growing up too fast. He will coo as I talk to him, and it seems as though he is listening so intently, hanging on every word I say. Words can not express the joy that Ben has brought to our lives. What a blessing this little guy is.

My little Indian

Luke had a Thanksgiving feast at his pre-school yesterday. It was so cute. Luke did so good up there on the stage, he just kept waving at me ...so sweet. What is really neat for me is, aside from Matt ( since we did not live here when he was that young), all of the other kids have gone through the same program, sang the same songs and wore the same costume. ( that each made at school) I sat and watched Luke on that stage singing and I could not help but think of the years that have past when it was once Ashley, then Jacob, then Isaac & Eric. The last time I was there Luke was barely 2 yrs. old and now it was Luke's turn. Again can I just ask... where does the time go?! Oh, how I know that soon enough I will be there for the last time, I am not sure that when that time comes I will be able to escape there without tears in my eyes!

pics and poses

Isaac & Eric being themselves



Luke doing the "Heisman" pose

Caleb dreaming of "the days"

adjusting well

Ben is 3 1/2 weeks old and is doing well. All the kids have adjusted to having another sibling in the house. But hey, they are use to it, right? :) Even Caleb who I was most concerned about with having to share my attention has been doing GREAT! He just loves his new baby brother. He is so gentle and loves to hold and kiss Ben. With help of course! But when Ben starts to fuss Caleb wants to give him back to me in a big hurry! They are so precious!!!

Blog makeover!!

I am so excited about my blog makeover!!! Thank you sooooo much Kristy! ( who told me where to go to get one) I feel blog empowered! There is still much to learn .... like those signatures and those blinkies! But for now I am going to enjoy this accompishment!

and Ben makes ten

Well we just welcomed our 10th family member. Benjamin Ryan was born Oct.23. He is just BEAUTIFUL!!! The birth went great, one push was all it took. I want to thank my good friend Kristy for taking the pics in the delivery room. I would not have any for keepsakes or to post if it wasn't for her. Not to mention how happy I was that she was able to be with us at such a blessed event in my life. Thanks Kristy! My mom was a great help, she watched all the kiddos while I was in the hospital and did ALOT of housework for me, thanks mom! I am so glad to be back home with our new precious baby! What a miracle this new life is. I am still amazed how you can love someone so much that you just met! Thank you God for loving me so much that you would give me such wonderful blessings.......my 8 kids!!!!

Busy, busy,but time to update!

Wow! What a busy 2 weeks! No, not as busy as I will be in another 2-3 weeks but none the less busy enough for now!! Last week was Jacob's b-day a few days later was Luke's b-day party, the kids have been off of school today and last Friday! Not to mention the trips to the drs and dentist for those check ups and flu shots! All of which needed to be done before I bring home a new baby right at the start of cold and flu season! And of course those sports are still in full swing! Oh, and I had an ultrasound 2 weeks ago and the baby looks real good and healthy and at the time weighed about 5lbs 11 oz!!! I went back to the dr. this week and was 2 cm dilated. But hopefully, just for the sake of me getting a little more things done, I will still have a few more weeks to go! I wonder how many women in thier ninth month say that?! Oh we also had to clean up our yard last week after we got "rolled"! What fun!