7 Weeks and We're Still Alive...

It's been 7 weeks and our world has been rocked. No one can prepare you for a new baby, no matter how much they try! In the past 7 weeks Benson has changed so much. He went from a skinny 5 pounder to 8.5 pounds with some chub. He smiles and coos and LOVES to lay on his back and kick his little legs like it's his job.

Here are a few things that used to make him cry:

Getting a bath
Getting his diaper changed
Being naked
Laying by himself (awake)
Yawning

Our big boy can now handle all of the above without having a tantrum! He actually oddly enjoys his diaper changes- it kills me!

We took a trip to Las Vegas for Brandon's spring break. Here Benson is all ready to go:



I had so much anxiety about the flight but he was a little angel face!


Benson was blessed in my parents ward on March 7th. Almost all of our family was there and a few close friends. Brandon gave a beautiful blessing and we had an awesome lunch after. It was a day to remember. I spent the week before trying to find some sort of outfit that wasn't pajamas or completely cheesy that would fit our tiny baby. I think I went to every baby store that exists. He ended up looking so cute...

Brandon had to go back to MI for school and I stayed a week longer. What a blessing my family is! My mom let me sleep in (which I miss dearly) and Benson got held and loved on all day. He had RSV last week and I seriously could not have handled it without them. Between all the appointments, breathing treatments, not to mention the fact that I'm still pumping and he's eating like a champ- it's beyond a full time job to take care of this little guy!


Me and Kenzie did a little photo shoot and the pictures are so, so, cute I can't handle it. Kenz is so talented, I love how she captured his personality...

Love his little face!