Our first evening with our little boy.

Griff meeting August for the first time.

Proud big cousin Noah.

Cousins!! I think they will get into a lot of trouble together.



Gus's first bath.

Taking a snooze.

Grandpa Steve holding August for the first time.

Proud Grandparents! Gus makes #4.

Waiting to leave the hospital. Ben looks a little tired.

Our tiny baby in his carseat leaving the hospital. He barely fit in it! We had to call the nurse into the room as we were leaving to help make some extra adjustments on the backside of the carseat because it just wasn't tight enough!

Ahhh, at home.

I'm not done yet.

I still have many more pictures to post of our growing family. Look again later this week for more!

Griffin feeling like just HAS to sit by Gus. I love it.

Kissing.

Out cold. There is nothing like looking at a baby asleep on your chest. Precious.

One of my favorite pictures of Griffin as a baby.

And August.

Gus is just so tiny that I feel the need to document how little this boy is. I just never thought that I would have small babies! It is still weird to me.

Curled up in my arms. He is such a peanut.

Our Godchild Miley holding Gus. She was pretty excited!

Griff and Cooper.

Griffin is about 9 months older than Cooper, but nearly 2 pounds less. He is a big, solid boy.

Getting some sun, hoping to get rid of a little jaundice.

I love to watch Griff play. Especially with his trucks, tractors and lawnmower. It is amazing to see his imagination at work.

Gus at one week old.

Yaawwwwn.

Brothers.

Griffin's 2nd Birthday Party

The helpers. Rita and Katie.

Tonight we celebrated Griffin's 2nd birthday. He doesn't turn 2 until May 28th, but it worked out best to have the party now.

Our big boy. We love you so!

The "Ruby".

Classic, confused, "what?" look she gives. She has the cutest haircut now, so we call her our little Dutch girl.

Grandpa Ralph and Ben catching up on the couch.

Grandma Gerry

Noah was being too quiet on the porch so I peeked in to see what he was up to. This. He successfully emptied the entire toy bin in a matter of 3 minutes. Funny guy.

Ruby was LOVING the Arnold Palmers we were drinking with supper tonight. Grandma Avonne was nice enough to share with her. No, there was no booze in it.

May be one of the last family pictures we have as a family of 3. It really does make me a little sad in a way, but also really excited to have another baby join our family. We are just starting another chapter in our lives. Griff is going to be an awesome big brother.

Our Ruby Rae just makes herself at home while opening present. She plopped right down on Griff's lap!

Ben and I got Griffin a Ukulele and recordable microphone.

Soaking up the spotlight. He thought this was pretty awesome.

Checking out the Harley Davidson "motorcycle" Grandma Val and Grandpa Steve got him.

Getting close! 3 weeks (or less?) to go!

Brownies

Griff and his coursin Katie Bakken at Easter. She's the youngest of the clan... but she had 5 older brothers looking out for her!

Griffin and I made brownies last week. Sampling the product.



Yummy!






"Cheese!"

Nesting? Thanks Ben.

Spring

Ben's parents Don and Avonne on Don's 77th brithday at the end of March.

We had the Estate Sale at their home April 30/May 1, which was a BIG success. Then this past Friday/Saturday, we had a garage sale to try and sell a few more things. It wasn't quite as successful as the estate sale, but everything was donated to the Goodwill after this sale. Their garage looks AWESOME, and they can park both cars in it!

"Cheese!" Griff LOVES riding his bike. He can't reach the peddles, but that doesn't stop him from going!

A trip to Groth Impliment in Wanamingo to sit on the lawn mowers. Always a hit.

Driving tractor.

This was taken on Ben's 29th brithday, April 20th. We went to the Covered Bridge for supper. It was fun and the food was good!

Estate Sale!!

Ben's parents are downsizing within the year and are having an estate sale at their home.

Where: 100 West Minnesota St. Cannon Falls, MN

When: Saturday April 30th and Sunday May 1st 9am-3pm.

They remodeled their old church into their 6,000 sq. ft. home 10 years ago. It is beautiful, but there is too much stuff! Just wanted to share it with you all. She has great decorating taste, an antiquer's dream! MANY pieces of furniture, linens, tons of home decor, housewares, tools, antiques, dishes, sports memorabilia etc.

Here is a link to their website: e-statesales.com. Check it out!