Cousins: Jesse and Ben

This afternoon we had a lot of fun doing a photo shoot with Jesse and Ben in their matching outfits. Both of the boys were pretty cooperative, especially considering what we were doing with them. Have fun looking at some of my best shots.

Before the Photo Shoot:

This begins the photo shoot pictures:

This was only a very small portion of the pictures that were taken, with Katie and I both snapping shots.

Hanging Out With Aunt Lisa

Ben is wearing his "I like Hanging With My Aunt" shirt.

Lisa and Steve with Benjamin

Benjamin

Ben's First Trip to Arkansas

At both Thanksgiving and Christmas I took pictures of Katie and Allison standing in this doorway showing off their pregnant bellies. When they were first together on Saturday, I knew we had to get another picture of them holding the boys in the doorway.

Uncle James meets Benjamin.

James with Jesse

Grandmama Ann cuddling with Ben

Aunt Lisa wants a turn

Grandmother Shirley meets Ben

Aunt Carol with her great-nephew, Ben

Grandmother Dorothy holding Ben

Hannah had fun helping to entertain Jesse.

St. Patrick's Day Shirts

I had to make sure that both of my grandsons had something green to wear on my birthday, so I bought them matching shirts. Of course, I was only able to see Benjamin wearing his via an online photograph. When they are together next week, I hope we will get some good pictures of them together.

Jesse (9 weeks)

Benjamin (4 weeks)

On Turning 55

Last week on March 17, I turned 55 years old. My family made my day very special with everything they did for me. David showed up at school with a vase of roses, James and Allison came over and cooked dinner for us, and Lisa and Steve joined us for dinner. After dinner, the rest of the family showed up with birthday cake. It was a fun-filled evening with family, and I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank-you to all of you who made my day so special!

I have already received more than I could wish for this year, and it is only March! I have been blessed with two grandsons who are beautiful and healthy and the news that Matthew and Elizabeth will be moving back to Fayetteville in August of 2012. I can't think of any better gifts than these!

Here are some pictures of our evening:

Allison, Lisa, and James preparing dinner

Jesse

Benjamin- One Week Old

Today is my last day with Katie and Benjamin because we have to head back to Fayetteville tomorrow. It has been an eventful day, beginning with a trip to the doctor's office for Ben's one week check-up. The doctor said he was doing great (of course, we already knew that), and he has regained his birth weight. After Katie took an afternoon nap and Jeremy got home early from work, we went for a walk. It was a beautiful day, with temperatures in the mid-70's. After dinner, Benjamin got his first bath, a sponge bath. He did not enjoy it very much. We have just enjoyed spending time together this evening and playing with Benjamin. With him around, we need little else for entertainment.

Here are some pictures of Benjamin dressed and ready to go the the doctor this morning.

Benjamin at Four Days Old

Here are a few pictures from day four with Benjamin:

This afternoon Katie did a photo shoot with Benjamin. I won't steal her thunder by posting all of the photos that I took during the photo session, but I will give you a glimpse of the photos to come by showing you this picture of Katie taking a picture of Benjamin.