Dear Bennett,

Today, your belly button tag fell off, so it was time for your first real bath! Your sister and brother watched very closely! You do not like being cold, and you turn red when you cry, so you were not very happy and very red during the bath! You’ll get used to it though, and eventually, you love the bath as mush as your siblings do!

Love you,
Mama

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Dear Bennett,

Today I put together and ordered your birth announcement. We are so excited to share our excitement about your arrival with all of our friends and family!

Love you,

Mama

Front:

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Back:

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Dear H, O and B,

Tara got this amazing picture of the three of you, too! It makes me think of this saying: Family – Where life begins and love never ends.

Love you,

Mama

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Dear Bennett,

When you were just four days old, Tara came to take your newborn photos. They turned out amazing!

Love you,

Mama

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Dear Bennett,

Here are some photos from your first two days!

Love you,
Mama

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In your shnazzy digs… headed home!
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Dear Bennett,

Today is your BIRTHday! We are elated that you are here and we know you are going to be such a precious addition to our family. You arrived at 3:39 this afternoon, weighing 8 lbs. 8 oz. and measuring 21.5 inches long. You are a big boy! We know for sure that every baby is a miracle, and you are no exception! We promise to support you as you pursue your dreams, love you limitlessly and encourage you as God’s plan for your life unfolds.  May you be blessed, sweet baby boy, and welcome to our family.

Love you,
Mama and Dad

First Photos:
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First Bath:
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All clean and under the warmer:
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Dear H and O,

Today I decided to empty the memory card in my camera! I found some great photos of both of you from the last 6 months! Also, I took a couple this morning that had to be shared!

Love you,
Mama
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1.13.12 – Preschool Pajama Day
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Dear Hayden,

Today you had your first dance recital! Your class dance was to the song “Happy Tappin’ with Elmo” so you tap danced in Elmo leotards and tutus. You had a grand time and you were adorable!

Love you,
Mama

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Dear H and O,

We went camping this weekend. You absolutely loved it!! Both of you had a grand time hiking, playing in the dirt, coloring, playing games and eating food we don’t normally eat! It was an adventure, and Hayden, you said about halfway through the trip that you think we should camp more often! It was a great time to just be together.

Love you,
Mama

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Dear Owen,

Today you got your first big boy haircut! You were such a champ about it, too! You got a lollipop during the haircut, and that was pretty much the best part for you!! You are such a dapper young fellow!

Love you,
Mama

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