Our trip to Iowa

On June 7th, we boarded a plane to the good ole mid-west! This time our stop was Iowa. Flying with Hunter was an experience that I'm glad Daddy was able to share. Had he not been there I might have gone insane. Hunter did a really good job, but a mobile baby in a confined space equals exhaustion. Even Daddy was tuckered out from the trip.

Two Grandpa's and a Grandma

While we were in Iowa we got to see Grandpa Randy, Grandpa and Grandma Benson, Aunt Nee and Unlce Phil and cousin Jade. Hunter advanced with his vocabulary, in other words showed off his mad skills, to the family. He said words and phrase like buckle, pickle, where ya goin, and no momma! He crawled all over and showed Grandpa and Grandma just what he could do. He also gave Sammie and the other doggies a run for their money! :)

Four Generations of Benson Boys

We also go to meet Dustin's other grandpa, Grandpa Gerard and his Aunt Amy and family. It was a good trip but too fast. We only got to stay four days. It was much needed break though and we got to catch up with everyone.

Grandpa Randy and Hunter

Hunter's 10 month milestones

On June 2nd, Hunter was ten months old. Now the count down for his first birthday has officially began! He's getting so big! He said his first word "hello" when he was nine months. He now has added quite a few words and phrases to that list including; hi, no (his favorite, especially when paired with momma), hey there, elmo, back off, and the other day he told daddy to "wake up", then followed up with a smack in the face. As Hunter grows he is learning that things don't always go his way. That's ok though, he continues to amaze us with his intelligence, and mannerisms. He's a great baby, who knows exactly what he wants. :) Hunter can pull up on the furniture and pretty much reach anything he wants now. If you don't want Hunter to have it, then you should probably lock it in a box, because he WILL find it!!! He also walks by holding on to the furniture or your hand. Hunter has really progressed intellectually, he has favorite toys (his music table, tunnel, my phone...) and knows how to make them work. The cutest thing he does is sit down with a toy and it seems like he's studying it. Very adorable! More updates on our little man to come.

Busy, busy bees

May was a super busy month for us! Daddy came home from his training, Aunt Kaley came for a visit, we saw the SeaLife Aquarium for the first time and Hunter went for his first swim!

Daddy came Home!!!

On May 18th, Daddy came home after four and a half weeks away, doing training operations in the desert. We missed him dearly! Hunter and I both felt relief when he came in the door! The same day, Aunt Kaley arrived for a visit from Missouri! We filled the time she had here with lots of fun things, and a bit of relaxation as well!



When Dustin got home he wanted to take Hunter to see the SeaLife Aquarium at Legoland. It was exciting for all of us! Aunt Kaley joined in the fun and Hunter was fascinated with the pretty, colorful fish!

SeaLife Aquarium

Aunt Kaley and Hunter with Jellyfish

Although it was pretty chilly while Kaley was here visiting, we made it a point to head to the beach, even if it meant we were laying out in sweat pants!!! It was worth it, the beach is always relaxing. And I know Kaley enjoyed. It's easy to take it for grated when you live here.

Aunt Kaley and Hunter on the Beach

Aunt Kaley also got to go swimming with us, it was Hunter's first time in the pool. At first he wasn't really liking the experience. The first time, he didn't really warm up to the "giant bathtub" theory I had going, but now that it's July, he's getting there!!!!

Hunter's first Swim