The Benson Family
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Hunter's First Fourth of July
11 month milestones
Besides walking, Hunter continues to talk to us. He doesn't have to say real words to let us know he has something important to say. He continues to babble and throw some real words in too. His favorite thing to do now is sit on daddy, smack his face and say, "wake up!" It's hilarious, I know I shouldn't condone hitting but you'd laugh, too!
Hunter needs lots of attention and physical things to do now. He gets bored easily and loves to play with toys and try new things out. His most recent discovery is climbing. He loves to do this, he tries to climb on the tv stand but its a little too tall for him right now, and he also enjoys trying to get on the couch and then gets pretty angry when he cannot. I think the most shocking new "discovery" for mommy and daddy, is Hunter's fits. They are crazy! All I can say is that Hunter knows what he wants. :)
We will keep you posted on the happenings with Hunter as he grows and learns!
Monday, July 5, 2010
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
Busy, busy bees
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
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Hunter's First Easter
Easter lasted more than one Sunday for us. We started by heading to the Easter Eggstravaganza down at the Community Center on March 27. They had lots of tents set up for family fun and information. Hunter had lots of fun. He got to sit on his first pony, ride in the stroller on a beautiful day and he even got to meet McGruff the crime dog! We stayed for a couple hours, but skipped out on his Easter egg hunt, we just didn't think much would come of that. :)