6 Months

I'm a little behind on posting, but I think it's important to acknowledge an important landmark in Wesley's life.

While we were in Utah, Wes hit 6 months old. His doctor's appointment was last week and here are the stats:

Height: 28 3/4 inches long (above the 95th percentile)

Weight: 18lbs 5 oz (about the 50th percentile)

In other news, Wes is a pro at rolling both directions, scooting in circles on his belly, and can sit up pretty well (although I still don't trust him alone). He has two little bottom teeth, and loves fruit. As for sleeping, I've resigned myself to the fact that he wakes up hungry somewhere between 2-4 a.m. I just feed him and then he usually goes back to sleep until 7:00. Other than that, he is the best kid anyone could ask for. I'm so crazy about him! He has a great way of distracting me from the world when he is awake. I love when he smiles and laughs at Izzy and me.

Two Weddings later...

I'm really disappointed because my memory card malfunctioned on my trip to Utah, so I didn't get many pictures. I'm counting on family and friends for some. We had an action packed trip, but I'm going to break up my posts.

I really need to tell the story of the Bennett Flu Epidemic. It all started Friday, July 10th, the day of Daniel and Ally's wedding. On the way to the temple I started feeling so sick and my sis, Amy said she wasn't feeling so hot. As the temple ceremony progressed I started eye-balling the door wondering if it would be terrible for me to run out and puke if I had to. Well, I made it through the ceremony and picture taking, got back to my parents house and puked for the next twelve hours. I felt terrible. I did not make it to the reception that night. My family got Izzy ready and took her with them.

Well, after pictures were taken, Isabella puked all over my sister. So, I'm laying in the floor in agony, trying to get up the energy to take care of my baby and my brother-in-law brings me a sick little girl dressed in a adult dress that is draped on her and tied up somehow. I started to try to get her changed and both of us to bed, but I had no energy. I seriously was praying that someone would come home and help me out. Someone came alright. My two sick sisters. Over the next few days, nearly everyone in my family was infected with this terrible flu bug. A few people went to the emergency room, it was so bad.

Aubrey and Steve were married on Saturday and they both got sick the night before. I think Steve puked all night. They could barely stand at their own wedding. The whole next week the phone was flooded with calls of others who had gotten sick. I pretty sure the Bennett flu was spread across the United States. Sorry if you got it.

Look who has a tooth! and Happy 4th of July!

I'm getting ready to head to Utah, so this is all I have time for. Enjoy!

Five days of Cousins

Last Wednesday my sis-in-law, Bonnie, drove down with her three kids from Ohio. She picked me and the two kiddos up and we headed down to Monroe, GA to Amy's beautiful new home. That means there were nine children (seven and under), three mommies, two big wolf spiders in the window, one daddy and a partridge in a pear tree chillin' for five days. It was pretty crazy, but we had such a great time and the cousins all played together so well. Thanks Measers for opening up your home to everyone and being a great hostess and feeding everyone. Can't wait to go to Utah with you!

I don't usually like to do slide shows, but I took a ton of picts and Grandparents want to see them all. Enjoy!

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Carnival!

One of the greatest things about living in a small town, are the annual festivities. We have noticed the small carnival sponsored by the chamber of commerce before, but we never went. This year we thought Izzy would enjoy the smaller rides.

The rides were pretty rickety and none of the workers spoke English. It surprised me that Izzy didn't flip out when they picked her up and plopped her down in a ride. Most of the time she was the only one on the ride so they just let her keep on going around and around.

She may not have a joyous expression on her face, rest assured that she was anxious to get on the next ride. She talked about the carnival and the roller coaster for days.

Izzy's looking pretty nervous about this "roller coaster." Justin couldn't go with her because of the height restrictions. After the first turn she was holding on for dear life. I was a little nervous until both of her feet were safely on the ground. Even though she looks terrified, she did have a good experience and I think that she will be a roller coaster rider some day.

What about Wes? He was a pretty happy guy chillin' in his stroller, eating the straps.

Hair Cut

This is my brother, Daniel and his cute fiance, Ally. They are getting married July 10th in the Bountiful Temple. We were able to meet her about three weeks ago. There are a lot of things about Ally that were so impressive to me. We were really grateful for her ability to cut hair.

Izzy has NEVER had a hair cut. I've been kind of waiting for her hair to grow in from her pulling it out phase. I also thought she would be horrible to take somewhere. She does not like when other people touch her and can be very uncooperative. Luckily Izzy fell in love with Ally at first site and was all about getting her hair cut. She was super good and sat still on the stool. We mostly just evened everything out. Nothing too drastic. Thanks a ton Ally!

I've been wanting to chop off my hair for some time now, but it is so hard to find a hairstylist you love. I took advantage of Ally's super skills.

Before:

After (not the best pic, but that's what I get for taking it myself):

4 Months Old

Here's our big guy


And here is his sis at four months. Funny how they both had their four month picture taken in the same place.

Stats:

Height: 27.5 inches (above the 95th percentile)

Weight: 15 lbs 10 oz (between 50th - 75th percentile)

Wes really is a happy baby. He is sleeping much better now that I'm not eating dairy. Not to say that he doesn't have a bad night here and there, but it's tons easier to put him back to sleep. He LOVES playing with toys and reaching for everything. He is super good at distracting me from things I need to get done because he will laugh and play and talk. I'm in love with my guy.