I have a BIG surprise!

Yes, you are looking at Ben holding a very sweet brand new baby boy! And the surprise is that this adorable baby boy is Ben's new BROTHER! I know-you're shocked! We've been keeping it pretty quiet while we waited for the baby's birthmom to make her final decision because we wanted to respect her right to parent if that is what she decided. But, as of today we are officially adopting this little angel! So, without further ado, I'd like for you to meet the newest member of our family:

Nicolas Sebastian

Born January 29, 2010

9 lbs, 1 oz

20.5 inches

Ben has done remarkably well with him so far. He likes to "help" feed him, diaper him, and read him stories. I know that the honeymoon will shortly be over and Ben may have a hard time adjusting once he realizes Nico is here to stay, but for now we are enjoying our first days together.

FFF-Favorite Animals

This week's FFF theme is Favorite Animals. Ben LOVES animals, so this theme works well for him. His favorite real animal, though, has to be our dog, Spencer. Ben loves to chase him around, lay on him, pull his tail, and generally harrass him despite the hundreds of times I've told him not to and made him stop. The funny thing is that Spencer doesn't seem to mind it even one little bit. In fact, he encourages it by being as close to Ben as possible most of the time. Neither of these pictures are great quality pictures, but they do capture just how much these 2 love each other!

December 2009

December 2008

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All Dressed Up

I just LOVE dressing my little man up for church! I'm just glad that, for now, he hasn't protested and actually likes to go around showing off his cool clothes. This picture is him this morning getting ready to head to church. He looks like a little prep school student! I especially love how he has started putting his hands in his pockets when he poses for pictures. Soooo sweet! I love this boy so very much and he is such a blessing.

FFF-Close up

Ben playing in the snow and loving the cold weather

Ben at the Austin, Texas zoo in September. He was so hot and it was almost nap time, so he looks pretty miserable but still adorable to me!

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