January and February fun

Wow, the time sure does fly. First, we were celebrating a big birthday, then getting ready for a trip to Washington, DC and Cameroon. Unfortunately, Abraham and I didn't get to make either trip. He ended up getting a fever and rash right before we left for DC. Then, surprisingly enough, he didn't weigh enough to take his malaria medicine. On his first birthday, he was only 23.2 pounds. He needed to be 24.8 to make it. We went in to get his MMR shot on Tuesday, the day that David left for Cameroon, and he still wasn't enough. At 13 months, he weighed 23# 12. So much for a big heavy boy.

Ever since he has really started to move, his weight gain has slowed down. I'm pretty sure we have the next flash lightening on our hands. He is VERY fast, running from one place to the next. He is finally starting to take a nap for me. With lots of snuggling, holding tightly, and encouragement, he will fall asleep for about 1 hour!!! Yeah for us!

Abraham's favorite activity is anything that relates to being outside. We end up playing on the deck in the mornings before breakfast, and then again when it is actually warm enough. He enjoys sidewalk chalk, giving Toiyabe a ball, shoveling, sliding...over and over and over, walks, and anything else as long as it is outside.

Enjoy the pictures and videos. We are working on getting a loaded spoon into the mouth. It is much easier said than done. Find us on skype Jessica Lougeay-Benson.

He brought me his snow boots, tried to put them on himself and then begged to go outside 2 mornings ago...at 0745. Who cares if it's really cold out!!
Big helper.
International drumming day at the library.

Feeding himself!

So hard to get upright with all my snowgear on!

Shoveling mad men. Think he'll still be so willing to help when he's older?!?!?

Love,
The l-bs

Aunt Beth, Simeon, and Mrs. E come to visit

What a great time we had last week! Mom's best friend of 22 years came to town for a wedding she was in, along with her son, Simeon, and mom - Mrs. E!! What a great treat for everybody. The boys had never met. We had a great time playing, attending wedding stuff, and just catching up. Thanks for coming out to see us!


David hanging out with the boys. Simeon 61/2 months, Abraham 13 months.


Matching in their carhartts!


Hanging out like big guys.


Happy 28th Aunt Beth!

Bath time fun.
Moms, Grandmas, and baby boys. Hard to believe!

Happy 3rd Anniversary!

David made plans for our anniversary this year and surpised me with dinner at the Briarhurst Manor in Manitou Springs, CO. It was a very yummy meal with 5 courses! Last year, we had a 3 week old Abraham with us. This year, we were lucky and Grandma was willing to babysit with our good friend Mrs English, who happened to be babysitting her grandson Simeon. Pictures to follow in another blog.


Dinnner at the Briarhurst.

#3. Home from a great dinner and even better night bowling! I got a 145 on our second game, which is a record for me.



More pictues to follow of other happenings!