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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Baby Love: 4 Months

Today Bennett is 4 months old. Time seems to be flying by despite my efforts to hang on to each day. Here are some recent pics of our little cutie patootie.

 Brotherly love

 Not too sure about playing Superman!

Little cherub baby

Ed sits on our row at church and is Bennett's buddy.

With the kids starting school last week and Jason starting this week, life for the Cox clan has resumed its chaotic pace. Being back at work while the rest of my family was still enjoying summer was a bit sad at times, but even more sad is saying goodbye to sleeping in, getting ready for work with no distractions, and leaving a quiet house. Now, I'm up at 5:45 a.m. and that's only because I've washed and dried Bailey's and my own hair the night before, have clothes picked out and lunch boxes ready to go. Then Bailey and Jason are up at 6:15, Bennett at 6:30 for his bottle, and Nolan at 6:45. Bailey and I are out the door at 7:10 so I can drop her off at the bus stop before I head in to work. Meanwhile, Jason is feeding and clothing Nolan and trying to give Bennett some attention before they all head out the door for Nolan's school drop-off, Bennett's drop-off at grandma's, and Jason's departure for school. Whew! We're getting ready for the next little trial as Jason will start clinicals on Thursdays and Fridays and will have to leave the house at 6:15 a.m.!! Fun times. :-)
 First day of 4th grade

I could just eat this little Kindergartener up!
 
In closing, I thought I'd include the side-by-side picture I created of both Bennett and Nolan at the same age. Think they look alike?


Monday, August 12, 2013

The Giggles

Just. Can't. Take. The. Cuteness.


Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Can You Hear Me Now?

Bennett has found his voice and become quite loud with his vocalization. He coos and makes noise constantly, especially when we talk to him. Last night, he "sang" through a great many verses of "Old MacDonald Had a Farm."

This is the best video we've taken of his voice (and I cropped it because it was quite long). Sorry it's so dark, as it was near bedtime. We have to be sneaky because, as soon as the camera comes out, he becomes fixated on it and won't smile or perform!




I tried to get a picture of all the kids one day....it's impossible to get a good one where everyone is smiling. I don't know how photographers do it. But, here is the "ehhh" one I took where Nolan is doing something strange with his mouth and Bennett is less than thrilled about the whole situation. On the contrary, Bailey was ready for her closeup!

Life is good!

Monday, August 5, 2013

Suit and Tie

All I know is this: Justin Timberlake better watch his back.