Summer

Wow Summer flew by and I can't believe that it is September already. Summer was great I spent many days out in the back yard with the boys and countless hours at our neighborhood park. I also got to go home to Magrath for 2 1/2 weeks which was awesome. We went down for the Magrath celebration ofcourse and then I actually left my children for 5 days... I still can't believe I left them but I did it and the best part is that they survived lol!! According to their dad they didn't even miss me much at all so maybe that means I need to go away more often lol!! I got to spend those five days with my amazing mother, sister Hallie, Uncle Bruce, Aunt Di and my cousin Joey. We went down to Rexburg for education week and it was amazing! While we were gone Kass had a beautiful baby girl Avery. We all knew because we were leaving that she'd have her. And she is such a beautiful baby!! It almost makes me want another one but not quite yet lol!

On my way home from education week I got a very sad phone call from my husband telling me that my little nephew Porter, who is Dexter's age was diagnosed with leukemia. I still can't believe that this has happened to the Olsen Family but they are so amazing. My sister  in-law Chelsey is a rockstar. I seriously look up to her so much and I am just amazed with how brave and amazing she is during this hard time. It definitely makes you think about what matters most in life and that is definitely family. So everyone keep my nephew Porter in your prayers!!

After some sad news we did hear some great news and that's that my sister Ashylla is pregnant!! I am so excited for her and can't wait to meet her little bundle of joy in March!! Only a few more weeks til we get to find out what she's having. I am really hoping it's a boy cause that will increase my chances of having a girl next hopefully lol!! That's my theory anyways...

It seems like Summer has whizzed by and is sadly coming to an end. Dex is already excited for the snow which makes me want to throw up lol!! I don't think he remembers that we are stuck inside a lot when it is cold out so we'll see how much he likes the snow once it's here. I can't believe how fast my boys are growing up. Dex is 3 1/2 and Knox is 1 1/2 time has seriously flown by. I still can't believe Nick and I have two crazy busy little boys.

Speaking of my amazing husband we just celebrated our 5 year anniversary!! I can't believe that it's been 5 years. I am a very lucky girl to have married Nick. He is such an amazing husband and father. I definitely lucked out in the husband department. I love him so much and look forward to spending an eternity together.

Well that's about all that's been going on with us! Life is never a dull moment at the Bennett House!! Here are a few pictures from over the summer!!

 

Dex went out to the lake with uncle chanse and and kinzee and got to go for his first ride!!

 

The boys waiting for the parade to start

Knox and I waiting in line for the bouncy house

Knox passed out half way through his pudding!!

In the hot tub with Grandpa!! These two sure do love my dad!!

Dex caught his first fish!!

Nick and my Dad took the boys to birds of prey!!

On a ride on the train at the Edmonton Zoo!!

I think Knox was Dexter's shooting target all summer!!

Dexter all ready to go in the canoe

We spent a lot of time at our neighborhood park this summer!!

Knox was obsessed with blowing the seeds off every dandelion!!

Dex and Me!! I can't believe how big he is getting!

My two handsome boys!!!

Knox is One!!!

I can't believe my sweet little boy is one already!! And no that does not mean it is time for another lol!!

I swear if one more person says that to me I might punch them. Two is plenty for right now. Anyways back to Knox..

Knox is the sweetest little boy. He was the world's best baby and Nick and I feel so blessed to have him in our lives. I think God gave us Knox after Dex so we would have more children lol!! Don't get me wrong we love our Dex man but Knox has been a breeze compared to our wild man.

Knox has such a sweet spirit. He hardly ever gets upset. The only time he cries is when he is hungry or tired with is like most men lol!!

Here are a few things that Knox is doing at One:

Knox and Dex actually play really well together and every day I look forward to hearing the two of them laugh. It is the cutest thing I have ever heard.

Knox is crawling around like a mad man. He has taken a few steps but really could care less about walking because he has figured out crawling is a heck of a lot faster at this point.

Knox is a very early talker which is awesome!! He says quite a few words. Mom, Dad, Dex, Bampah, Mamah, No, Cheese, Shake it, Tickle Tickle, and he is mimicking us all the time. It is so stinking cute!

Knox also loves to dance. Both of my boys do I think this is my fault because I am constantly dancing and singing around the house!

At One Knox is: 25 pounds 14oz and 30.25 inches tall ( 90th percentile for weight and 75th for height)

I love Knox so much and can't believe how fast this year flew by. I feel so blessed to have 3 amazing men in my lives and I wouldn't have it any other way!! Happy Birthday Knoxy Mommy, Daddy and Dexter love you very much!!

 Know here are a few picks of the last year:

 



Right after Knox was born!! (March)

 

1 month old (April)

 

2 months old (May)

 

Blessing Day 3 months old (June)

 

Out on a stroll 4 months old (July)

 

Playing at the Park 5 months old (August)

 

On a walk at the spill gates 6 months old (September)

 

My Chunky Monkey 7 months old (October)

 

8 months old (November)

 

1st Christmas!! 9 months old (December)

 

Sledding!! 10 months old (January)

 

11 months old (February)

 

Knox is 1!!! (March)

 

Nick is 30!!

So I pretty much have the best husband in the world and today is his birthday!! He is not very happy to be turning 30 but it is what it is and besides he doesn't look a day older than 25!! Anyways since my old man is 30 I decided to write 30 things I love about this guy!!

1) I love you because you work so hard to provide for our family.

2) I love that you are such a good dad!! I just love to watch you with our boys.

3) I love that you are always willing to help others.

4) I love your sweet dance moves!! I think that's where our boys get it from!!

5) I love how intelligent you are. Even though I don't know what you're talking about half of the time.

6) I love how adventurous you are!!

7) I love you because you let me be myself.

8) I love how much fun we have together.

9) I love that you're my best friend.

10) I love that you let me have the remote 90% of the time as long as I let you lie in my lap as I rub your head lol!!

11) I love you for telling me that you love me each and every day!

12) I love how active you are.

13) I love that family is so important to you.

14) I love you for helping me out around the house

15) I love you for taking care of the boys when I need a break.

16) I love you for cracking my back every night lol!!

17) I love you for telling me I'm beautiful even when I don't feel like I am.

18) I love you for fulfilling your church calling and being a worthy priesthood holder.

19) I love that you support me with anything I want to do.

20) I love that you push me to do things that I would never have done on my own.

21) I love that we motivate each other to be better people.

22) I love the beautiful family we have created and I am excited for more children to come.

23) I love that you are always up for trying new things.

24) I love that you cook! You can make breakfast foods way better than me and spaghetti!!

25) I love spending time with you!!

26) I love that we like the same music

27) I love that he baths and puts the boys to bed!! Spending quality time with them is important to him.

28) I love how attractive he is!! He is one good lookin guy!!

29) I love his silly side! He can always make me laugh when I'm in a bad mood.

30) I love that we are stuck together forever.

 

Happy birthday Babe!! I love you with all my heart,  even though your old balls!!

 



Dexter Nicholas Bennett

Okay so last post I had mentioned that it was Dexter's 3rd birthday and now I feel like I just need to do a Dexter post.

Since the first day Dexter was born he has always had crazy amounts of energy. Dexter coming into the world was quite the ordeal and I think it was just preparing me for how life would be with our little man. I feel like time has gone by way to fast and I just want things to slow down a little. Dexter is a very adventurous child and will basically do anything.  He would probably jump out of a plane if we'd let him. This  kid has absolutely no fear which is terrifying and thrilling at the same time. Sometimes Nick and I really don't know how to handle this little munchkin but we both feel so blessed to have him in our lives.

Here are a few fun facts about Dexter now that he's 3!!

·         He is obsessed with Iron Man!! Some days I think he thinks that he is iron man lol!

·         He loves monster trucks!! If he could pick what he wanted to be when he grew up I am sure he would probably say a monster truck driver or race car driver.

·         He is such a good big brother. Nothing melts my heart more than hearing my two boys laugh together which happens on a daily basis and I love it!!

·         He never sits still. Dexter is constantly on the go, which has made winter very difficult for us because Dexter is such a wild man I haven't really been able to take the boys out on my own.

·         Dexter loves to help me cook and clean. I think maybe he might have inherited some of his mothers OCD habits which I am not sad about at all lol!!

·         If Dexter could he would be naked 24/7. Trying to keep this kid clothed is not an easy task.

·         Dexter is a very loving child. He is always giving hugs and kisses but don't get me wrong he's an aggressive little stinker too!

·         Dexter is the world's worst eater and I seriously have no clue how he survives. He basically eats crackers and cheese. I have given up hope.....

·         Dexter is 3' 3" (sooo tall and so weird lol!!), 33 pounds, and his feet are a toddler size 10. All in all Nick and I have no idea where he gets it from. It must come from the Bennett gene because there are no tall Chipman's or Alston's.

 We love you so much Dexter and are so grateful Heavenly Father sent you to us!!

Now here are a few pictures of our little man:



Such a handsome little stink from the start. Only a week old!

 

6 Months old!!

 

On his first birthday!! Can you tell him and Knox

are brothers or what??

 

1 1/2 years old!! Time goes by way to fast.

 

He is 2!! This is when he started to be a stinker and hate

getting his picture taken.

 

2 1/2 years old!!

 

 

3 years old and so stinking handsome!!



Way Over Due....

Okay so I am pathetic my last blog was in October lol!! So much has happened between then and now and I need to do so much better with updating my blog so I can remember all the crazy things my kids do. Anyways I guess I should give an update lol!!

Dexter just turned 3!! I still can't believe that I have a 3 year old. He is such a cute little fart and he definitely keeps Nick and I on are toes at all times. There is nothing that Dexter won't do.... It is quite exhausting being his mom but I love him so much!!  We took him to the monster jam for his birthday and I think it is the first time since he was born that he sat completely still for an entire hour lol!! It was a miracle. We will definitely be going back next year!! We went to Fairmont with my family for his birthday and like always he was spoiled rotten. My kids seriously have it so good. I guess one of the big upsides to having kids first in your family is all your siblings can spoil them cause they don't have kids yet lol!! I am sure that will change very soon though!! Anyways we got back from Fairmont and had a party for Dex with the Bennett clan too and it was a lot of fun!! He got spoiled once again!! I have been trying to potty train this kid for about a month straight now and I am getting so frustrated but I will not give up. One thing I know for sure is that Dex is stubborn lol!! I wonder where he gets that from!! Anyways wish me luck and let's hope it clicks for him  very soon or I might be sent to the loony bin!!



Trouble with a capital "T" lol!!

 





Knox is almost 1!! Just a few more weeks till the big day!! Still can't believe it. This year has flown by. Knox is such a sweet child. He spends most of his days laughing at his big brother and trying to avoid being smothered by him as well. Knox is already saying a bunch of words like mom, dad, Dexter, bampah (his favorite), mamah, cheese, tickle tickle and the one I am getting all the time is no, no, no and he waves his little finger (Thanks Auntie Kinzee for teaching him that lol!!). He will be walking any day now and he just has such a sweet spirit!! But don't get me wrong he definitely has an attitude lol!! Like most men he is cranky when he is hungry or tired and screams till he gets his way. That I must admit he got from his father lol!!

 

Such a handsome little stink lol!!

 

Speaking of Nick he  is turning 30 next weekend!! I must admit that he is freaking out just a little bit lol!! It is a good thing that he looks so stinking young. But let me tell you boy am I glad I married someone 5 years older than me. It always makes me feel so young lol!! Nick is such an awesome husband and dad. I am one very lucky girl!! I am sure his 30's will be very good to him!!  

 

Such a good daddy!!

 

 

As for me I feel like I am crazy busy but all I do is take care of the boys and study. That is literally my life in a nutshell lol!! I can't wait for school to be over and I am just praying that I can find a job that works for me and my little family. I am really opposed to putting my kids in daycare so I am just hoping that I can find an evening or nights position. Everyone keep your fingers crossed for me.

 





So all in all Ii am feeling very blessed lately to have such an amazing little family!!  Although I am very outnumbered I am really enjoying being the mother of two little boys. I never had a little brother so I am having loads of fun playing with cars, pirate ships, planes, trains, and just getting my hands dirty all the time. The boys seriously change outfits atleast 3 times a day. It amazes me the kind of messes they make and the trouble they can get into but it definitely keeps life interesting and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

There's ALWAYS one child not looking lol!!

O well what can ya do...