When 4X4's and Barbies meet...

Lovin the Holidays

2010-12-27T09:57:00.001-08:00

I can't believe another Christmas has come and gone! It seems like time is just flying by and all we do is run, run, run. We had a wonderful Christmas spent with family all around us. We had a minor set back, when I had to be taken to the ER on Saturday the 18th because of hemorrhaging after the long road that has been my miscarriage. Once the ER got me stable and the bleeding under control I was admitted to the hospital and a new much better OB came the next morning and discussed with Mike and I what our options were. I decided I just wanted this to be over, so I had a D&C a couple hours later. But before that could be done I needed to have 3 units of blood being that I had lost so much the night before. SoI got 2 units in me and went and had the surgery done. All went well, and about an hour later I was back in my room to recover. It was decided that I was doing well with the 2 units of blood and wouldn't need to have the third. My levels were still low and my white blood count was still high, so I had to stay another night to be monitored. Monday I was doing better, still tired and needed to be watched to see how I would react to the medications, so I just hung out. Everything went well and I was able to come home that evening.

With the help of my family we were able to get things done and be ready for Christmas! :) It was so fun to watch Lizzy and the joy on her face when she saw what Santa had brought her. She has had so much fun playing and terrorizing and being terrorized be her cousins!! :)

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas, and is looking forward to the New Year!!

Sad News

2010-11-16T19:53:00.000-08:00

Ok, here it goes. I have some sad news to share, and I figure this is somewhat more private than facebook.

I started having some cramping with my pregnancy a few weeks ago, and wasn't too worried about it after looking online and talking to my brother-in-law, being that I hadn't had any bleeding. Last Thursday late afternoon and evening I started having really strong cramps. I went to bed that night, and woke up Friday morning to a small amount of bleeding. I called the doctor and they asked to go in for an ultrasound. So Mike and I went in to get an ultrasound at 11:00am. They did the ultrasound and I asked Mike how he felt about it, all he could say was "not good". I was almost 11 weeks pregnant so we could see many of the features of our baby. We waited for the tech to come and tell us what the doctor wanted us to do, she came in and told us that the doctor wanted us to come in at 2pm that afternoon. She didn't want to send us away not knowing anything so she told us that she didn't see a heartbeat. I stared off into space, it was like time stood still for a brief second. We walked into the waiting room and I completely fell apart, Mike just hugged me and told me it was going to be okay. The doctor called me and few minutes later and told me to come in right away. We went to the doctors office and she went over our options with us, gave me a couple of prescriptions for pain and we were on our way with D&C scheduled for Tuesday (today). We went about our weekend as normal as possible and then went in for the D&C today. Once we got there and I was getting prepped my doctor came and talked to me and we decided to do another ultrasound to see if I had been able to pass everything on my own. I was and ended up not having to go through with the D&C. That was probably the only blessing I could see in this whole experience.

This has been such an emotional time and a time that I have been asking a lot of "why me's?" I know that Heavenly Father has a plan in place and this was part of that. In trying to keep an eternal perspective I have had a small amount of peace in knowing that I will get to see my baby someday. For now I just have to allow myself to cry and cling to Mike and Lizzy and do the very best I can to continue moving forward. I love my Savior and I know I have felt his arms around me through this difficult time.

Halloween 2010

2010-11-01T11:54:00.000-07:00

We had a week filled with Halloween fun, including Halloween story time, 2 Trunk-or-Treats, and of course Halloween night trick-or-treating and handing out candy!! Lizzy's favorite part might have been seeing all the other kids and giving them candy :) That was after she had gotten tons of candy of her own! I being forgetful like I am, somehow managed to forget my camera every time I got her dressed up in her costume, but Lucky for me some other's got some really cute shots of her and were willing to share, so Thank you for that :) Lizzy was Abby Cadabby from Sesame street this year, it seemed like if people didn't have toddlers of their own they weren't sure who she was, but everyone thought she sure was CUTE!!

We hope everyone had a fabulous Halloween!!

What are you going to Be??

2010-09-18T21:29:00.000-07:00

Lizzy has decided what she wants to be for Halloween . . . .

Call me prejudice, but I think she will be a stinkin' cute Abby Cadabby!!!!! Now we just have to decide what Mike and I are going to be. What are you going to be for Halloween??

Labor Day 2010

2010-09-08T21:41:00.000-07:00

We had a fantastic Labor Day Weekend! Saturday was spent with Mike working both cars fixing brakes and determining what else might need fixing on the pathfinder, it's so nice to have a husband that is handy with the vehicles! Then we went up to spend the evening near Estes Park where My family was camping, Lizzy had so much fun playing in the dirt and making s'mores by the fire. On Sunday we went to church and then had some friends over for dinner and to have our fantasy football draft via web cam and Facebook to include those who are out of state. (what can we say, Bronco fever as taken full effect in our home!) Then on Monday we had a slow morning and then drove down to drive up Pikes Peak, Mike and Lizzy had never been!

With that I guess summer has come to an official close, and now it's time to welcome fall!!

3 Years!!

2010-08-09T10:23:00.000-07:00

Three years ago today I welcomed this wonderful guy into my life . . .

I love him so much, Wouldn't trade it for anthing!! :)

Happy 4th of July

2010-07-04T13:03:00.000-07:00

I might be the worlds worst blogger, at least the most inconsistent! Here's a small recap of the events in the Longmont Bennett house, Mike is busy as ever working with his mom and dad which I must say is far better than the alternative. Lizzy is growing like a weed, learning new things everyday. She spent 5 days with my mom, dad, siblings, and Kaylie & James for Camp Waja Waja. She had a blast and did so good, that being the first time I have ever left her over night. She is now completely weaned and finally sleeps thru the night in her toddler bed, its hard to believe she will be 2 in just over a month! I try my best to keep up with her and take care of a few of my own things, I just started selling LiaSophia Jewelry to give me something to do, we'll see how it goes. If anyone is interested in hosting a Jewelry party let me now :) (hint, hint)

We are having a great Holiday weekend that started off with Dinner with some friends in Louisville, followed by a very busy Saturday with Grandma and Grandpa's ward breakfast complete with Waffles, face painting, and a bounce house!

Lizzy wanted so badly to get in the bounce house, but once she did was scared with so many bigger kids, so she settled for a star on her cheek. :)

It was wicked hot outside so we decided to go swimming at the pool, Lizzy loves the water, and had tons of fun going on the slide with her dad! We then went over to Grandma and Grandpa's house for a BBQ with Michael and Susan and Thaine and Marci and their family. Lizzy loved her littler cousins, Logan and Courtney. And since the bounce house at the party didn't work out Grandma decided Lizzy needed one of her own.

(sorry for the blurry picture)

She was in Heaven! :)

We went to church this morning and are then off to the festivities with my family this afternoon and evening. We'll see how Lizzy does with the fireworks tonight!

Happy 4th of July to all of our friends and family!

Turn It On

2010-05-11T09:37:00.000-07:00

I took Lizzy to Toys R Us yesterday to try out a scooter. When we walked down the aisle with the bikes, scooters, and such, this is what she found . . .

She got on it and immediately said, " Turn it On!" The girl must take after her dad, she wants to turn on anything that has a motor!!

Sidewalk Chalk

2010-04-15T20:02:00.000-07:00

Lizzy loves to color with whatever on whatever! We decided since the sun has been shinning the last few days to get outside and enjoy it, with our sidewalk chalk!

I was trying hard to get a smile, but an evil/screaming look was the best I could do. I guess we'll have to work on that. She was having a grand old time, I promise!

Giggles

2010-04-06T18:58:00.000-07:00

We spent Easter Sunday with Mike's family, with lot's of yummy food, games, and Lizzy's favorite, Thaine and Marci's puppy!

It's a good thing we can't have pets where we are living, otherwise we just might have had a puppy in our near future. Maybe someday!!

Lizzy's First Easter Egg Hunt

2010-03-29T13:34:00.000-07:00

We had Easter with my family yesterday since they will be in Utah on Easter. We had a yummy dinner, but I think the best part was the chocolate cake with fresh strawberries and homeade frosting, YUM! Hill, you just might have a future on Ultimate Cake Off!!!!
Lizzy had her first Easter egg hunt with maja and faja. She did it like a pro! She also got an easter basket with a chocolate bunny and sidewalk chalk, we'll have to get out and put it to use since it's suppossed to be almost 80 degrees tomorrow! Although I think her favorite part may have been the plastic grass. :0)

(sorry the picture is blurry, she was on the hunt!)

We had a great day, topping it all off with a Duke win and my bracket climbing the charts! :)

Madness Again!

2010-03-14T17:49:00.000-07:00

Lizzy got sick again, I swear she just got over her last cold! So we decided to just go to Sacrament meeting today since she couldn't go to nursery. It turned out to be just a low key day, baking cookies, painting nails, and of course Lots of BRACKETOLOGY! I'm pretty sure when all was said and done we had watched like four hours of conference championships and the selection show. Thats how much we like basketball in this house! Lizzy was getting bored, a 19 month old can only take so much basketball (though she has it in her blood). So we decided to paint her toes, she loved it :)

I tried to get a smile, but she was too busy checking out her toes! Well, it's off to start filling out my BRACKET!

My Little Helper

2010-03-12T10:40:00.000-08:00

The other day we decided to make some rice krispie treats! Lizzy thought she would like to help

. . . . or maybe not so much!

Potty

2010-02-24T11:59:00.000-08:00

For the last couple weeks Elizabeth has been obsessed with the "potty"! She is constantly trying to play in it, just keep it closed and problem solved, right? No! she can open, unload an entire roll of toliet paper, flush, and close the potty, all with the door close mind you as fast as I can say "Lizzy, what are you doing?"
So on Sunday night she was saying "potty" again, I didn't think much of it since this is not an unusual occurance. I thought, what the heck, lets try her sitting on the potty. Sure enough a couple story books later and a few times getting up and being put back, she DID IT! I'm not so sure she has the whole concept down but we're at least moving in the right direction :0)

A Busy Weekend

2010-02-14T19:53:00.000-08:00

Most of you probably already know, but Mike and I were able to get back out on our own after living with my parents for about six months. We are so grateful for a loving supportive family that is always willing to help us out. Since we have gotten our own place and felt like we had a grip on life, wouldn't you know it we have been thrown a few minor curve balls. Last Friday I got in a minor car accident, but it turned out that the body damage wasn't much to be fixed so we have decided to take the money to get ahead on a few things, however I got a phone call from Mike on Wednesday that his truck had broken once again, the poor thing seems to always be having problems with it.
SO, yesterday we decided to go and look at getting Mike a new(to us) truck . . . Eight hours and a few more thousand dollars in debt this it what we had!

I am so excited for Mike to have a more reliable truck for work, he works so hard to support us and give us what we need and want, he deserves it!

Lizzy was such a trooper yesterday, we decided to take a break and get her valentine gift for her. We took her to build-a-bear to get a new friend . . . this is what she picked.

She hasn't parted with it since!

Lastly, we got to go to our new ward today for the first time since I was teaching primary previously and didn't want to leave them hanging. We have been working getting Lizzy aquainted with nursery for the last couple of weeks, being that she is now officially eighteen months. She didn't last but 10 minutes by herself, so Mike enjoyed nursery again this week. I however got to meet a few new people and enjoy Sunday School and Relief Society for the first time in a while. We are excited to get and established in our new ward and making some new friends!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Cupcakes!

2010-02-13T21:00:00.000-08:00

I was feeling ambitous this week. On Tuesday I decided that I wanted to send out valentines to friends and family, being that I had less than a week I decided to get right to work and had them finished that night.(I forgot to take a picture, however I think most of you received one) What's valentine's day without treats, so lizzy and I made cupcakes yesterday and delivered a few to those who live close by.

I had such a good little helper, she even decided to taste test a few!

With a smile like that I just had to laugh :)

Snow Day

2010-01-21T11:25:00.000-08:00

Lizzy loves to play outside! she doesn't care how cold it is she wants to stomp around outside, must take after her dad!:)

Ok, so she has newspaper bags around her legs as snowpants! She has since gotten the proper attire to play in the snow :)

Halloween

2009-11-05T19:04:00.000-08:00

My sister and her husband blessed their little girl, Lydia Jo, this weekend so Elizabeth and I went with my family to Salt Lake for the weekend. It turned into quite the trip with the snow storm late last week, we headed out Friday morning to find the worst road conditions any of us had driven on in quite sometime between Fort Collins and Laramie. With lots of Prayers and Patience we made it to Laramie and from there on the conditions improved, and we made it to Salt Lake safe and sound!
Lucky for us we got to spend Halloween with our little cousins too! Elizabeth didn't quite understand what was going on, she was more interested in watching everyone running up and down the street looking so strange. With Kaylie and James leading the way she may have caught on just a little bit. I sure did have a good time getting her all dressed up and the candy is a bonus too! :)

I can't wait for next year when we can all enjoy it a litte more!!

Take me out to the Ball Game

2009-09-07T13:22:00.000-07:00

The Rockies have been on fire for about the last month so we decided we better get in on the action before it becomes impossible to try and get tickets. Mike, Cameron, Elizabeth, and I went to the game on Saturday. We had a blast, Elizabeth loves to be outside so she was in her element, except when the crowd would erupt. Although after she figured out she was safe with me, she would join in clapping.

Nine innings was a bit much for her to sit so we decided to take our first break between the third and fourth innings and go meet Dinger, the mascot!

I was a little bit worried at how she would react, but while we were in line she caught a glimpse and was so excited. She has been loving Barney lately, I guess she sees some resemblance:) she was even lucky enough to get Dinger's autograph!

We did manage to even catch some of the game between walking and looking at the fountains that were able to go off because of a few home runs, water is another favorite of Elizabeths, she thought they were pretty cool.

So, between meeting Dinger and the Rockies getting the win and and the lead in the wild card chase, I'd say we had a great evening. Go Rockies!!

Lizzy is 1

2009-08-12T19:58:00.000-07:00

Our baby girl turned one year old today! I thought I would be able to post but fighting tears is just too hard . . . So enjoy the pictures.

I Can See Clearly Now The Rain is Gone!

2009-06-07T20:54:00.000-07:00

We had a huge thunderstorm today, with lots of rain and small hail . . . even a tornado warning, but no action here thank goodness! Elizabeth didn't seem to notice the dark gray skies!
She found my sunglasses in the car after church and was trying to put them on, once we helped her get them on she thought is was pretty silly!

Just one of Those Days

2009-04-29T20:26:00.000-07:00

I knew I was in for a rough day when Elizabeth woke up at 2am and couldn't breathe! She was finally able to go back to sleep at 4:30am and actually slept until 8:30. Not bad right?! She woke up not a happy camper, Elizabeth isn't a fussy baby so when she is I know something is wrong, she has had a constant runny nose since about 10pm last night. I didn't think much of it because I was pretty sure she is getting her bottom front teeth. However when it's keeping her awake and nothing makes her happy I began to doubt myself, then I spent the majority of the day at home with the tv on and watched way too much news on the SwineFlu freaking myself out, I know she doesn't have that! But it's so hard not knowing exactly what is bothering her and how to help!
Mike was supposed to go to the Nuggets game tonight but he being the wonderful husband that he is didn't want to leave me under these circumstances. Hopefully they win tonight and maybe he'll have the chance in the second round!

Hopefully tomorrow will be better :0)

Oh my Goodness! Oh my Goodness!

2009-03-23T08:39:00.000-07:00

Well, last night is a night that I hope to soon forget! Elizabeth woke up at 2:00am and nursed like usual, then when we tried to put her back in bed she would just kick her legs and flop around, I got her back up and changed her diaper only to have her then be wide awake. We let her play for a while and then tried to nurse again, she didn't want any part of that, so we decided to take her for a drive, two hours later she went to sleep at 4am. It seems like she is going backwards she used to be such good sleeper and for the last month or so she has been waking up every three hours but usually will just nurse and go back to sleep. Not last night :0! When we took her for the drive I heard this song that put it all in perspective even at the wee hours of the morning! It made me stop and remember how precious this time is that she is little and before I know it she is going to sleep through the night among many other things! Enjoy the song :)

Let The Madness Begin

2009-03-18T21:46:00.000-07:00

For all of you basketball fans out there, it might as well be Christmas morning . . . it's the NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament!!!! We may not be the Cameron Crazies, however we are the Riedman Rowdies! I was shocked to find out there are actually people out there who don't know what March Madness is. We have made a pool for our family, of course it's just a friendly competition to have some good old fashion fun . . . OR is there such a thing in our family?! :)

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2009-03-17T11:00:00.000-07:00

How did we get so LUCKY with such a sweet girl?!

I'm Innocent

2009-03-10T20:26:00.000-07:00

Elizabeth has become quite independent in sitting by herself and wanting to explore in whatever is near her, although she isn't quite crawling yet. I'm sure the day she does is in the not to distant future. A few days ago I set her down for I kidd you not like two minutes to finish getting the diaper bag ready before we headed out . . . and this is what I found!

Nursing pads dumped all over, with the cutest little face looking up at me, as if to say "I'm Innocent I Promise"! I know it's only the beginning and I already can't keep up with all of her messes. Oh the Joys! :)

A Taste of Spring

2009-03-10T20:17:00.000-07:00

Last Week we had temperatures in the 70's almost everyday, needless to say we all got a small dose of spring fever! We broke out the shorts and sandals ad tried to spend as much time as possible outside. I found some much awaited jellies to put on Elizabeth, I was so excited to finally let her wear them . . . sadly they are almost too small. Guess we'll have to go find new ones!

Long Over Due

2009-01-10T19:41:00.000-08:00

I know its been a few months since I've posted, I promsie I'll get better at posting regularly! I hope everyone's holidays were relaxing and enjoyable. We had a wonderful time visiting friends and family, and watching Elizabeth grow like crazy! I can hardly believe she will be five months on Monday, it seems like yesterday I was walking around the lake trying to go into labor, How times flys!

This is what we've been up to . . .

We tried rice cereal for the first time a few weeks ago . . . She hasn't quite got the hang of it, but we're getting better at it everyday.

We've had the blessing of Elizabeth being the third grandchild on my side . . . so we get lots of hand me downs! Toys, clothes, we get it all . . . Hey, I'm not complaining it's been kinda nice. The latest item was the jump-a-roo! She enjoys herself and is beginning to figure it out.

Our latest adventure was last night in the swing, we have been working on sitting up by herself she discovered last night that if she can sit up in her swing, so she now has to be buckled in! She had a grand old time grabbing the side and stopping the swing!

She's growing up way too fast, changing everyday! I guess thats the name of the game :0)

Elizabeth's Blessing

2008-11-06T09:22:00.000-08:00

We blessed Elizabeth at church on Sunday, it only took three months between General Conference and Dad being released as bishop this was the first fast Sunday that worked! Mike blessed her with his and my dad as well as Ron Scalva in the circle. I have such a softy as a husband, which isn't a bad thing, he was quite emotional after he performed the blessing. He did a wonderful job! Afterwards we had everyone over to our house for Dinner and to celebrate my birthday. I have to say overall I think it went quite well, however I am relieved to have it over with!

I am not so sure she like her dress!

Maja, Faja, and Elizabeth with her tounge out of course!

Elizabeth and Oma The Riedman Gang!

Ron and Melodie Scalva

Grandma and Grandpa Bennett The Tuckers and Bennetts Karen, Sean, and The Bennetts

Thanks everyone for coming and supporting us in this special event!

Happy Halloween!!

2008-11-05T12:53:00.000-08:00

We had a fun filled Halloween with Truck-or-Treat on Thursday Night and then of course Trick-or-Treating on Friday Night. Our ward didn't have any Halloween festvities so we went to the Big Thompson ward's Trunk-or-Treat. The evening included a potluck dinner, games and crafts for the kids, and ended with collecting candy in the parking lot! Mike had fun decorating our trunk determined that he deserved the best trunk award, sadly there were no awards given!

Hillary, Elizabeth, and I waiting for Dinner

Logan was supposed to be Jack Sparrow, this is half of his costume!

It just wouldn't be Halloween without dad's make shift costume!

What is he?

Mike and I didn't dress up however we were in Utah a few weeks ago to visit Ryan, Annette, Kaylie, and James and went to a Halloween party. We did dress up for that!

I was a butterfly and Mike was a ninja turtle, and Elzabeth was a Denver Broncos Cheerleader!

Our evening ended with carving pumpkins at Maja and Faja's house and a very tired little girl!

We hope everyone had a Happy Halloween!

What's In a Name?

2008-10-11T20:31:00.000-07:00

1.YOUR ROCK STAR NAME (first pet, current car): Jo Jo Accord

2. YOUR GANGSTA STAR NAME (favorite ice cream flavor, favorite type of shoe):
Mocha Flop

3. YOUR NATIVE AMERICAN NAME (favorite color, favorite animal): Purple Boston

4. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME (middle name, city where you were born): Lynn Collins

5. YOUR STAR WARS NAME (first three letters of your last name, first two letters of your first name): Ben Ja

6. SUPERHERO NAME (2nd favorite color, favorite drink): Pink Juicy Juice

7. NASCAR NAME (the names of your grandfathers): Ralph Milton Valentine

8. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME (your 5th grade teacher's last name, a major city that starts with the same letter): Zimmerman Zephyrhills

9. SPY NAME (your favorite season/holiday, favorite flower): Fall Mum

10. CARTOON NAME (favorite fruit, article of clothing you are wearing right now): Peach Hoodie

11. HIPPIE NAME (what you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree): Crepe Cherry

So does anyone know where Zephyrhills is? I couldn't think of a major city starting with Z, so I googled it and that's waht it came up with. I don't know where that is! It's probably not a major city either, is there a major city starting with Z?

Oops!

2008-09-22T08:51:00.001-07:00

The words that you can't read are 9 pounds 7 1/2 ounces and 21 1/2 inches! Just minor details right?!

My Sweet Baby Girl

2008-09-22T08:28:00.000-07:00

I can't believe how big Elizabeth is already! She had her one month doctors appointment last week. She weighed in at 9 pounds 7 1/2 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long. She is a perfectly healthy little girl and growing every day!

She has mastered the infamous "O" mouth, as she has become very aware of her surroundings and recognizing more and more voices. She has started trying to make more noises, and is working on talking to us! She has been working on smiling more and more, maja and faja brought her a piglet beanie baby back from Disney World that helps to get her to smile. When I touch her face with it sometimes I can get a huge smile out of her! I can't wait for her to start laughing :)

Remembering 9/11

2008-09-11T14:52:00.001-07:00

I have to admit a spend way to much time in front of the TV these days, but what else do you do when all you do is change diapers and nurse? Today the news has been all about the events of this day seven years ago, seeing the images of the planes crashing into the twin towers again caused me to reflect on where I was and what I was doing seven years ago.

I remember that I was just getting out of seminary and turned the radio on in my car after the first plane hit and I really didn't understand what was going on. I was a junior in high school and didn't have a first hour so I got home and the TV was on, like so many others I watched the second plane hit the second tower. Again I don't think anyone thought it was real! We all watched our lives change that day, but none more than those who lost loved ones and those who would then serve to protect each one of us! I can hardly believe it has been seven years since these events occured, toady I have taken time to reflect on how blessed I am to be an AMERICAN and have so much to be happy about in life even if I might think it's hard right now, I can do it with a smile on my face! My hat goes off to the leaders of our country and those that serve to protect it, THANK YOU! We will contiune to move forward and make this world a better place.

Bath Time

2008-09-11T14:34:00.000-07:00

Well, its taken me a month to post pictures of Elizabeth getting her first bath, I swear she has had more that one bath in the month that she's been here! :) She has been having trouble going poop for the past few weeks, but when she does go boy does she go, we're talking all over her and all over mom! So needless to say a bath has become an almost daily thing, at least every other day. I have to count my blessings as she does love the bath, I'm not sure what I would do if she hated it, since we have to do it often.

Just Chillin!

Washing the poop out of her hair!

She hates it when its over, mostly because she's cold. I've become quite fast at lotioning and dressing after the bath, if she only cries for the two minutes that takes I'd say it's been a success, with my liitle girl pretty in pink!

Isn't she adorable?!

SHOES!!!

2008-09-07T14:31:00.001-07:00

Anyone who knows me, knows that one of my fetishes is a shoe fetish! I myself have way too many shoes, far more than I ever wear. So when it was time to go shopping for Elizabeth of course I had to get her shoes, she already has five pairs of shoes, not counting the ones that don't fit her yet of Kaylies! When it was time to get dressed, Maja found shoes that actually fit her that went perfect with her outfit! They are just too cute :)

Our First Outting

2008-08-28T08:39:00.000-07:00

Wow I never thought it would be this hard to have a baby! I realized I havent't posted in two weeks, and am falling behind. I haven't had much to blog about, I guess I've had a lack of adventures. I did venture out by myself with Elizabeth on Tuesday. We went over to majas house and then we went to see Oma, she hadn't seen Elizabeth since she was in the hospital. She sure was excited to see her!

Then my mom and I took Elizabeth to see a friend from church who is in the hospital. When we got there we learned that she was quickly going down hill and had been given only a few days to live. My mom held the baby close to her and let her feel Elizabeth and told Sister Oney that Elizabeth had just come from where she was going and says "it's all good there"! It was quite emotional for me to see Elizabeth who has just come from being with Heavenly Father and still so close to him and then Sister Oney somewhat afraid to return to Him, yet still wanting to go. What an amazing plan for all of us to get to be a part of! She had been waiting to see Elizabeth, I'm so glad we went to see her.

I proved to myself that I can go and do things and don't have to sit at home and stare at each other all day - it's very boring!

Elizabeth Jaqueline Bennett

2008-08-14T16:54:00.000-07:00

We can thank the Rockies for sending me into labor! When the Rockies score 7 or more runs Taco Bell sells four tacos for one dollar the next day, we have taken advantage of this promotion a few times this summer with the latest one being monday.

We went to my parents house to watch the olympics and hang out, at about 9 o'clock I started having hard contractions. I dedcided that I wanted to do as much as I could on my own since I knew once I went to the hospital I was stuck there. I made it three more hours and then Mike, my mom, Annette, and Hillary all went with me to hospital at Midnight. I labored until about 5:45am and was then ready to push, after about 40 minutes the doctor started talking about a c-section because the baby wasn't moving down, with the help of my mom and the nurses I was able to make enough progress that the doctor was comfortable letting me go. At 7:23am on August 12 our sweet baby girl was born wieghing in at 7 pounds 2 ounces, measuring 20 inches long!

Elizabeth has lots of proud aunts, uncles, cousins, and of course maja and faja!

*Crams has seen her too, but he has been sick!

We all love her lots, and are excited to watch her grow!!!

Our First Post

2008-08-10T20:27:00.000-07:00

Yes, can you believe it Mike and I celebrated our one year anniversary yesterday! It has taken me the entire year and of course the help of Annette to create our blog. We have had a fun filled eventful first year of marriage with lots of ups but of course some downs, including moving three times, me graduating from UNC with a degree in sociology, Mike setting out on new adventures career wise, and now awaiting the arrival of our first little girl any day! I am excited to get into the blogging world, and share our adventures with our family and friends.