the[latest]&&[greatest]

I knew someday soon I was going to feel like there was not much "baby" about Bentley anymore.

I think it's arrived....

He has finally started to get over the screaming at bedtime, but all week this week he was up at 4am: wide awake! I got some advice from another mommy friend that thought maybe we were putting him down too early, so we are starting a later bedtime. Last night it worked...we are crossing our fingers it works tonight too.

Last week, we swtiched him to a big boy carseat, finally. He likes it much better cuz he can see more. I like it much better because my back isn't constantly aching from carrying him in his other one! :)

His third tooth poked through the skin this week. He now has the two bottom front ones, and one of the top ones.

He also taught himself this:

If his pacifier is not in, his tongue is out.

 It's actually quite hilarious...but his chin and lower lip are starting to chap. Maybe the taste of vaseline will curb the tongue sticking out....

He is learning new things everyday. He is starting to feed himself and bit, and holds his own bottle/sippy cup when he drinks now!

He is also starting to get really into mirrors and reflections. He was immediately attracted to the glass on Grammy's fireplace earlier today...

He touches EVERYTHING! and I mean EVERYTHING! If it is within reach, watch out.

Rumor has that, I was often scolded as a child for touching everything. Could this be my payback?!?! ;) 

We are looking forward to a busy weekend of play dates for Bentley && an agenda full of dress shopping appointments with Auntie Nenna for Mom & Grammy! :) We will update again soon!

xoxo, BK&&b

the::little::guy

Bentley's friend Preston came over last night, and for once...

Bentley was the little guy! :)

They actually are pretty close in size for being almost 3 months apart!

It is fun to have another little chunker to compare him to!!

We can't wait to watch them grow up together being so close in age! :)

[[[[[Congratulations Auntie Nenna && Uncle Robert]]]]]

Robert surprised us all after Easter lunch and proposed to our beautiful little sister in front of the whole fam in Mom & Vern's living room! Of course, she said yes! :)

We are so excited to share in this wonderful journey in their lives that they are beginning. They are an amazing couple, and we can't wait to watch them grow together!

We love you guys so so much && can't wait to celebrate such a wonderful time of love and laughter with you this year && more many years to come!

xoxoxoxoxo

Happy Easter!

Easter reminds us more than ever how blessed and thankful we are to have such a selfless and loving Lord and Savior that he would be cruficied, buried and rise again to save us from our sins.

Hallelujah, He Lives!!!

After from an amazing church service Sunday morning, we had a wonderful day with our families, celebrating Easter, and taking part is some of the fun traditions!

We went to my parents for lunch, where the Easter Bunny had stopped earlier in the week and left trails all over the house to each of our Easter baskets!

The start of Bentley's trail....

His trail led through the entry way, into the office, under the desk and into the closet.

Here is what we found:

Jenna, Robert, Jordan and Lauren started following their trails next. There's went through the dining room, into the living room, under the piano and into the cupboards! :)

Racing down their trails

Easter family pic! :)

After a short nap, (and some major events that deserve their own post), We headed over to Nana and Papa's for some more Easter fun! :)

Grabbin his basket to make sure no one else does...

Checkin out all his loot with Daddy & Nana.

We had a wonderful time with our families. Bentley was such a trooper, even with only a few short naps between all the fun. He did sleep like an angel last night!!

::Easter Weekend::

We had a pretty uneventful weekend leading up to easter, but we got to spend some great time together as a family!

Bentley is fighting bedtime these days like NONE other. We put him down and he screams and screams, waiting for someone to come pick him up. This picture is not a true portrayal of his normal bedtime but its adorable nonetheless!

We have been getting up early on Fridays and going to Daddy's work to have coffee with him and Papa and the guys. This week Papa shared his coffee with Bentley, and even brought Bentley's tractor so he could practice riding it some more.

Still trying to crawl, but not quite going anywhere yet.

I couldn't resist this adorable shot of his rolly polly legs!

I picked up some teething biscuits last week, and let me tell ya, they have been quite a favorite - FOR ALL OF US! :) It keeps Bentley so occupied, it works great for allowing Daddy and I to enjoy some dinner together at night. Plus, they feel really good on his little teeth (which by the way he has TWO of on the bottom now!)

lately....

it has been a pretty quiet week around here...but we kind of like it.

Nothing new to share really, just a few pics of our growing little boy.

so many toys!

Nana & Papa stopped over this week. Papa bought a new tractor for the boys, so he had to bring it over so Bentley could test it out. It is battery powered...so once his legs get a bit longer, he can actually make it move. For now, he likes to just push the buttons, and chew on things.

Bub fits perfectly in the bucket!

Think someones excited?!?!

We also spent one night this week helping daddy get some stuff done at work.

I didn't get any pictures, but Bentley didn't stay on his "blanket" (aka: dad's coat) for long. He kept scooting onto the dirty cement floor. Again, proving to us he is his daddy's boy...thru and thru!

We are looking forward to a fun weekend celebrating Easter with our families! We hope to post lots of pictures of the festivities soon!

xoxo, BK&&b

::snuggle::sunday::

We had a pretty uneventful weekend around here...other than a whole lot of snuggling today.

Days like today are the best - and they are the days we cherish the most.

xoxo, BK&&b



::where's::bentley??::

Bentley and I spent some time today putting away all the stuff that he has outgrown and getting out the next size in clothes. We were given so many gifts at showers and when he was born that every time I unpack the new stuff I find more stuff that I forgot we were given! We are pretty much down to the last of it now - there are a few 18+ month stuff that I didn't put in his closet yet, but pretty much everything else he has already worn (and outgrown :[ ) or he is about to fit into! :) We are so blessed to have been showered with so many fun things for our little prince.

Anyway, back to the point of this post. Bentley was sitting on the floor with me as I was empyting baskets and refilling them. I thought it would be fun to put the basket on his head and see what he did.

Here is the video:

We have been having a blast together today - there has been lots of giggling going on. It's days like today, being home with him and spending one-on-one time with him, that I just can't get enough of. :] He is a precious little blessing to us, and we couldn't be more thankful for him!!

xoxox - KP

fun.in.the.sun

Last sunday the weather was BEAUTIFUL! We spent most of our afternoon/evening outside playing with Jenna and Robert outside on the deck and grilling out.

Here are some pic of our fun day!

A cold beer does teething gums good! :)

Even the dogs enjoyed being outside on the deck...

Jenna was sure we were going to get wet...notice the hand on the hip! :)

Watch out - meterologist Jenna on the loose!  

Awake from a nap && happy to be outside again!

We are looking forward to a good weekend as a family! We will try and post some more pictures again soon.

xoxox BK&&b

{when i get big...}

Brandon has been super busy at work so Bentley and I haven't gotten to see him a whole lot. In fact, twice last week, Bentley was in bed before Brandon even got home from work.

Saturday he worked pretty much all day getting stuff ready for this week. Bentley took a great afternoon nap for me, so after he woke up, we went to work and visited Daddy.

Here a few pics of our visit:

We helped Daddy put decals of the logo on the truck...boy was that quite an affair! Daddy tried to tell Mom, the decal expert, how to do it. I just laughed and said "Someday babe, I'll come to the jobsite and tell you how to dig the hole you're digging properly!" Sometimes its the little things that make us laugh the hardest! :)

All smiles holding onto the big steering wheel!

Daddy tooted the "big" horn. Bentley didn't even jump or get scared. I am afraid all these big trucks and the noises they make are just in his bloodstream....

Getting ready for a ride around the yard.

Brandon did a few laps around the shop with Bentley. I am not sure whose smile was bigger...



We had a great weekend as a family. The weather on Sunday was SO beautiful..we spent most of the day outside with Auntie Nenna & Uncle Frob! We will try and post pics of that soon as well!!!

xoxox KB&&b

::scooter::

As I mentioned in my post the other day, Bentley is starting to scoot and creep when he is on his belly.

I have been keeping the camera close and trying to get as many pictures of him as I can.

Here are a few:

He gets on all fours now, but he isn't quite sure what to do next...

We were at my parents all day today, and he got good practice holding himself up.

He started to move his knees in a forward motion, but didn't move his hands, so he faceplanted into the carpet alot. He will learn quick after a few more faceplants I'm sure!

Sometimes he gets really intense and balances himself on his hands and toes.

Again, he gets in this position, but doesnt know what to do.

He had quite a good time playing with Grampa's built in cup holder in the couch, and before I knew it I found him like this...

He pulled this magazine off Gramma's coffee table...I am hoping maybe he is thinking it's time for Mommy & Daddy to go on vacation somewhere warm! :)

He has been having a terrible time napping, other than the one day this week that Nana Posma babysat him! ;) His other bottom tooth is almost thru the skin, so I think that's what is bothering him and causing the sleeplessness. Thankfully he is sleeping great at night. Hopefully by morning he will have 2 teeth! :)

xoxo BK&&b