Forgetfulness

When you have a baby, especially when you haven't had one for a while, you forget about some stuff. 

Like the fact that they cry. . . . and sometimes they cry A LOT!

Like this:

Or they protest when you try to dress them in cute outfit, like this:

And then they poop all over said outfit 15 minutes before you should be going to church

and you are not ready yet!!  Or they will only sleep on top of you with the hairdryer running nonstop....like this:

And the reason why we forget.........is this:

And so all we can do is forget the uncomfortable (do you like how I side stepped calling this stuff bad!) and enjoy the cuteness:

Parts and Pieces

We have been enjoying every part and piece of this little guy!  I am amazed at how protective Josh and Mike are of Benjamin....."Mom, don't go over that bump so fast", "Mom, don't turn so quick", and if Ben even makes a peep, "I'll go get him!".  They will stop whatever they are doing to play with him or hold him.

Ben is such a blessing to our family. He has helped us remember that eternal perspective. . He is helping me to remember that Luke is ever present in our lives, even though he can't be seen. He is helping me to regrow some of the parts and pieces I lost when Luke passed.

Here are some parts and pieces we especially LOVE!
 
                                      

A Blessed Event

Yeterday, we had Benjamin's blessing.  It was a good day.  It is hard to describe the feelings I was having yesterday.  I was grateful to have this wonderful little boy in our family; grateful he is healthy and growing.  And yet, on special days such as this, it is hard to forget who isn't with us.  We miss Luke all the time, but especially on days like this.

And then the memories start.....

So, we have to focus on the now.....on the good.

Here are some pics of our GOOD day!

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!