I Spell Adorable B-E-N-J-A-M-I-N!!!!

Oh my, can you stand it?  I had some newborn pictures done of Benjamin when he was just 8 days old. . . . I mean, seriously. . . . STINKIN' cute right?

A Camping We Will Go

Last week we went on our yearly camping trip to Horse Thief Reservoir near Cascade, ID.  It was good to get away and spend some time up in them there hills!!! 

The boys had a great time fishing (even though we ALMOST got skunked--Mike and Brian finally each caught one the LAST day. . . . whew. . . .we cannot get skunked!) and swimming and riding their bikes around.

It was good for me to get out and do something a little different than being inside my house ALL day long.  I am getting used to the newborn thing again and realizing that I had forgotten a lot of what it is like to have a baby. 

Benjamin is doing great. . . . we had his 2 week check-up today and he is now 9 lbs. 4 oz. That is a 2 lb. gain in 2 weeks! WhooHoo!!! Love the chubby babies!!!


Here are some highlights from the trip:
                                                

Benjamin Brian Taylor

Introducing.......weighing in at 7 lbs. 5 oz. and at staggering 20.5 inches long......Benjamin Brian Taylor!!!  Ben was born on June 10th (my Grandma Butikofer's birthday....who says I don't have pull?) at 10:37 PM after 20 hours of labor (why do my labors get longer not shorter like normal people?).

We are so glad he is here and are just trying to remember how to do this again!!!  If memory serves me, it is something like eat, sleep, poop, repeat, repeat, and repeat!

We know that Luke was there with us when he was born.  I am so glad I have the knowledge that Ben was with Luke just days ago....together as brothers.....forever as brothers.....just like our family is.....FOREVER!