17 weeks! Bennett visits the pool!

17 weeks! What is new in Bennett's world? He is "eating" his hands like crazy and smiling/laughing/cooing up a storm! Bennett still hasn't rolled over yet...but he is still trying! This weekend Bennett visited the pool twice! I love summer, and it is even more fun with a little dude to play with! Matt and I think Bennett really enjoyed the pool. The first day out he was pretty tired and had his eyes closed a lot of the time...he was pretty relaxed in the warm water! The second time around Bennett was acting like an "old pro" and loved splashing. I even spotted him kicking his little legs. He was stylin' in his new swimming trunks and sun caps! I took tons of pictures...and posted plenty! :) Bennett also joined Matt and I at our friend Joe's wedding reception! He was a hit amongst all of our friends... he was certainly "one of the guys." Bennett got passed around plenty that night and didn't cry once! He did great and Matt and I loved showing him off! Here are some pictures from this week...he is so photogenic!

17 weeks! Please enjoy the next few pics from his photo session...aka "the many faces of Benny Boy."


Just hanging out with one foot flexed and one foot pointed...his usual stance. He's been rockin' this look since birth. He has great toes.

Whoa! Happy dance!

Eating his hands...and kind of falling forward.

Happy camper face.

Bennett and I just before getting into the pool.

Family photo...we need to get him some little sunglasses!

Bennett and Matt enjoying the swimming pool. Notice Bennett's eyes are closed. Very relaxed.

Whew! This is fun!

Matt and Bennett bouncing in the water.

The next Michael Phelps? He is showing nice form.

Mommy time!

He even liked eating his hands in the water!

Warming up after his swim with a nice snack...

What a sweet little guy.

He's pretty awesome!

After the pool relaxing in his Boppy. Just playing with his toes.

Family pic at the wedding reception. Bennett is wearing his Polo onesie...like father like son. :)

Matt and Bennett posing with some college buddies. He fit in great!

One last pic from the reception. He was such a GOOD boy!

Day 2 at the pool...still hungry! :)

Bennett lounging pre-water... sporting his new trunks and hat.

Lots of fun with Mommy! There will be plenty more trips to the pool this summer!

Week 16 & Bennett's Baptism!!

Bennett is changing so much everyday! This weekend we celebrated Bennett and Emma's Baptism! My Uncle Ron came in town to Baptize the babies at Visitation Catholic Church. Bennett and Emma both did great! Bennett smiled through Mass until eventually falling asleep and didn't even cry while he was being baptized! Emma was a happy little lady, too! After finishing up at the church, we had a little party at my parent's house. It was a great day....super hot, but a good day! :)

Here are some pictures of Bennett from his 16th week!

Bennett and his duck blanket.

16 weeks photo shoot...he loves eating is hands.

Still eating his hand. Check out those little leg rolls! :)

Hanging out on the boppy.

He loves his exersaucer.

"Hey there!"

Baptism day! Bennett wore the outfit that Matt was Baptized in. Grandma W. got it all cleaned up for the big day. It's a good thing Bennett wasn't any bigger...it fit like a glove!

Matt, Bennett and I before the Baptism.

Emma getting Baptized by Uncle Ron. Mason was sad because he REALLY wanted to swim in the "pool."

Bennett getting Baptized. He was such a trooper! Bennett was wrapped up in a beautiful quilt that Matt's Aunt Tess made him!

Afterwards Bennett's hair was so oily! He did great!

The Wertzberger clan outside the church. It was super hot!

Matt, Bennett and I with Sherry, Matt (Bennett's Godparents) and Emma. At this point Bennett was pretty tired and hungry.

The Krisman clan. Bennett is happy with his Binky!

Krisman's again...only au natural. I love this pic!

So tired!! We stopped by the house to grab food for the party and to change before heading out to my parent's house.

One last picture before changing his clothes.

Emma and Bennett hanging out at the party. Emma kept playing with Bennett's ear. At one point, Bennett was even sucking on her fingers!

Best friends. They had so much fun hanging out on Grammy and Poppy's bed!

15 weeks!!

Week 15 was a busy one!! Matt and I brought home the new addition to our family - a new car...or what I like to call my "mommy-mobile." We welcomed a new Toyota Highlander to the family - and so far it has been AWESOME! 4 doors and one baby carrier is so much easier than 2 doors, baby carrier and a tall mommy and daddy!

Bennett is doing great! He still hasn't rolled over yet, but we are convinced that it will be any day. We play with him on the floor any chance we get - I really don't want him to roll over at daycare for the first time and miss it! So there is plenty of floor time at our house. He rolls to the side, but can't quite get over his little arm. Bennett has started to laugh more distinctively now, which is so much fun to hear. Bennett's Aunt Sherry really had him going the other night, he even got the hiccups!

Daycare is going great. It is nice that he is finally starting to get into a routine. He loves watching all the other kids there and all the kids love watching him, too. :) Next weekend Bennett and Emma are getting Baptized at Visitation Catholic Church in Kansas City. We are really excited! Don't worry...I will post pictures as soon as I can!! Until then, here are some pictures from this week!

15 weeks!

Hooray!

Hanging out enjoying some floor time, and his fingers!

What a little stud. He loves playing with his rings.

Smiley. Yep...another evening on the floor!

Bennett and his duck blanket. He LOVES it!!!

Rolling over on his side with his duck. He's very talented.

Fun time in his bumbo chair. He is wearing his awesome Puma outfit. Love it!

Bennett after some fun floor time. He wore himself out!

Minnie joined him.

Bennett and Emma enjoying some quality cousin time! Isn't she sweet?

Buddies.

Emma, Mason and Bennett. Mason has a great smile!