Rafacz Summer Vacation 2014

Michelle, Brian and Kim all decided to rent a beach house about 30 minutes away from us for a week this summer. 

What's treat to have them all come to us!

Michelle and Addy flew in a few hours earlier than the Tucson crew so Bennett and I went to pick them up from the airport and spend some quality time before Chris got off work.  We got to the house and Michelle and Addy got lots of baby cuddles! 

Addy is obsessed with her "new baby cousin Bennett". She told everyone we saw that she cam to visit him and that she is from Chicago. She is too cute. Michelle realized Addy was so enamored with Bennett because he is like a living baby doll to her! 

Kisses for Bennett!

Before I knew it she hugged and rolled and Bennett ended up on top of her! I snapped a photo before I explained she needed to be careful.

Couldn't get one where they were all looking.

Addy is such an entertainer!

A few hours later the rest of the crew made it to the beach house. It's caxy how much changed in a few months!  When Bennett and I were in Tucson visiting, Sierra and cody didn't seem too interested in Bennett. Erik was very attentive.  This trip all three loved playing with him!

Cody ran right up and picked Bennett up out of my arms like a pro!

First time at the beach

My love

Sierra was pulling Addy through the waves- wish I got a video of this! Too cute!

The beach house is in the background directly behind Chris.

Baby B playing in his sun tent that Auntie Kim and Uncle Brian gave to us!

Cover that boy up!

Cheesy smile from Brian

Erik taking a photo of a cargo ship way out in the distance.

He is was pretty happy - as long as someone was holding him! :)

Uncle Brian and Bennett always seem to nap together

Selfie

Auntie Michelle time!

Playing card games! 

We had everyone over for a BBQ!

Sister in law pic!

The griller!

Watching the Lego Movie from upstairs.

Our neighborhood does a summer concert series so we decided to go! The kids loved it!

Mini mom Sierra! She was so good with Bennett!

Selfies seem to be the only way I get to be in pictures!

Addy girl!

Biggest smile ever for Uncle Brian!

What are you doing Cody?

Both babies with Uncle B!

Kim makin homemade popcorn!  Sop yummy!!!

The girls went to Build-a-Bear a before we went in we got Starbucks!

Super Hero Addy with her Starbucks bracelets!

Making "rainbow wishes" and "serbert ice"

The next few photos are from other people...

Bennett when they went to tour a jet fighter... Diapers and blankets to muffle the noise!

I think Addy for Sierra took these...

Lunch the last day - dressed Bennett in his fancy shirt for his family 

 

The went to Ft Monroe one day and went swimming at the pool.

Cousin love!

Addy taking care of Uncle BoBo's doll

More Bennett at the beach

It really was a great trip!  Love you guys - and thanks for spending time with us! 

1, 2, 3, 4 months

Last few weeks

Recap:

We took Bennett to the urgent care on July 5th and he was diagnosed with pneumonia. Poor baby! You can see in this picture how he just doesn't feel well!

Not sure if you can tell but we think he had viral pneumonia since he got a body wide rash... Again - poor baby boy!

Baby boy at school

Playing on the ground with Ms. Pam. I call the little girl in the background Bennett's girlfriend. Her name is Mia and she is adorable. Bennett flirts/stares at her.

First time in the exersaucer at school. He likes this but only for about 15 minutes at a time.

"Don't bother me Mom! I'm busy playing!"

They do art projects while at school - this is Bennett's handprint ship.

They also do finger painting at least once a week. I think this one was his.

Second trip back to the urgent care.  Feeling better but still VERY congested.

Chewing on fingers! How many fingers can he fit in his mouth?

Whistle like GG!

Front/back selfies before going to our friend Caleb's 2nd birthday party.

4 month well baby check and shots

We took Bennett to his 4 month check up. 3 shots and a check up later and our boy is back on track!

The doctor asked to do his examination with Bennett on his lap. Chris had to hold him down like this for his ears to be checked!

Screaming eyes!

Other side was better - we were in the dinosaur room..

Tummy noises.  Everything checked out well. So proud of my little man.

Our MA was teaching someone else how to measure a baby. Push the head up as far as you can. Grab the knee, pull the leg down, and then push the toe forward.  

26 inches long! Our tall boy!

I didn't take any pictures when he got shots - but Chris found it very amusing. Delayed reaction crying. Sad times for this momma! Hate seeing my baby cry!

Stats:

Height: 26 inches - 81%

Weight: 14 lbs - 34%

Head circumference: 42 inches - 40%

Our boy is tall and skinny just like his parents were as kids!

I'm 4 months old!

A few days late this month...  

my boy is 4 months old!!!

This is Bennett wanting to lean forward... I thought it was cute with Chris trying to hold him back from falling forward.

This is the regular look he gives us... like "really?!"

Weight: 14lbs 0 oz
Favorite Toy: Playing and chewing on his hands.  This has been something he has been obsessed with for awhile but even more so now.  
Favorite Activity: His crib at school has a mirror in it.  His teachers tell me that when they put him down to take a nap he will look at himself in the mirror until he falls asleep.  At home when I hold him and talk to him in front of the mirror he loves looking at Momma and Bennett and smiling!

Milestone: He finally started playing with toys.  He will hold onto things you hand him. (binkies, blankets, the cover that the doctor puts on the rectal thermometer... (she did give him a new one to play with though!)  He will reach for things... my iphone.

Dislikes: Being put down.  My boy is a little social butterfly and would much rather be in your arms.  Since he got sick (I didn't mention this yet but he got diagnosed with pneumonia last weekend) he even more so wants to be held.

FIRST: Movie at a theater

Bennett's first 4th of July didn't involve fireworks because of hurricane Arthur. All the displays have been postponed until Saturday so we decided to take Bennett to his first movie! 

How to Train Your Dragon 2

Now this just happens to be a "kids" movie that Chris and I wanted to see - and I figured it would be somewhat entertaining for Bennett.

As you can tell by the pictures - Hampton Roads freaked out a bit over a hurricane that never reached us. Beautiful sunny day!

Daddy and son protecting their eyes from uv rays!

Cool dude!

They just opened a new theater close to its so we thought we would check it out! It ended up being super busy so we had to see a later showing than what ee had planned. We walked to a nearby restaurant and had drinks and appetizers before heading home for a few hours.  We forgot to binkie so Chris kept saying "no binkie left behind" which I though was super funny. 

A selfie in line to buy tickets. We were very excited!

Bennett and I walking to the restaurant in his baby wrap.

Finally got to the movie and Bennett LOVED it! 

We were so proud of him because he did so good the whole time! No break downs  or crying! He watched the movie for awhile, then I nursed him and he fell asleep! 

I told Chris we need to go see more movies with him before he gets too much more mobile! Great first movie theater experience!

Also - how to train your dragon 2 was REALLY good! Maybe better than the first!