Week 2 of being a family of 5 has been fun. Derek has had the chance to enjoy some of his birthday presents with family and friends, Josh is loving being a big brother, and Mommy & Daddy are taking it all in...all while Benji eats, sleeps, and poops through it all.
Neither Derek nor Josh ever took to a pacifier. Benji seems to like it....at times.
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| Snuggling up with Daddy. |
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| Ahhhhhhhhh. |
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| Milk-stained lips. |
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| Babies wear everyone out, even the biggest brother! |
The Godfathers were in for a quick visit! We miss living so close to them.
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| Joshua Aaron with Aaron. |
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| Eric gives Derek his b-day gift. |
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| Benji sleeps through it all. |
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| Uncle Sam has fun with Benji. |
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| Eric cuddles with Benji. |
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| The Barbag boys construct! |
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| And build and destruct! |
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| While Aunt Sandy cuddles. |
Since we can't have a dog -- we have a new guard animal in our home:
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| Dr. Farbman sent Daddy home with a zebra.... |
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| No, wait a minute, it's a giraffe! |
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| Sprawled out while Daddy plays. |
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| Benji with his Mama, Bubby Linda, and Bauby M. |
With all of the additional family and friends around, Derek and Josh have been able to frequent the newly updated park
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| Josh loves the slides. |
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| And the climbing. |
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| Derek enjoys sliding, too! |
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| Home in time for lunch. |
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| Loving his ants on a log! |
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| Josh gets the same, but on a carrot this time! |
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| Deeeelicious. |
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| Working on the car set. |
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| Auntie Shana helps out!!! |
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| Bailey gives them both moral support. |
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| Bauby keeps a lookout. |
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| Uncle Brian and Daddy catch up. |
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| Then, there's the sleeper...again. |
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| Speaking of sleepers -- I think the wrong one is asleep here! |
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| Another birthday celebration for Bauby! |
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| Beautiful Bauby!!! |
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| I don't always sleep. |
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| See, I can even do a "blue steel" look. |
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| Oh, that wore me out! |
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| You're right. I sleep a lot. But, that's my job! |
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| Beautiful bouquet of birthday flowers for Bauby. |
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| Meanwhile, Josh plays with Bailey. |
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| Uncle Brian spends some time with the boys in the yard. |
The great explorers:
Time to eat, sleep, and play, again:
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| Rocket Launcher!!! |
What does the fox say?!
Does this kid look guilty? Josh opens the pantry, takes out the newtons, and eats them right in front of Benji. But, don't worry, it's not a cookie --- it's fruit and cake!
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| Do you want one? |
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| Nah, you wouldn't like it. |
Another beautiful, sunny South Florida day.
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| Zaide teaches Derek how to catch. |
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| You show him, Zaid! |
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| Now Derek tosses to Zaide. |
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| Always remember to cover the ball after you catch it! |
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| Inside, we all take a break to watch a really fun video. |
Then, back outside for one last play session with Auntie Shana and Uncle Brian before they have to go.
Uncle Brian borrowed a machete and did a pretty professional job of opening up a neighbor's coconut. We had fresh Coconut Water for the day!
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| Josh checks out Uncle Brian's handy-work... |
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| While Derek helps Auntie Shana take the dogs for a walk. |
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| Tasting the benefits of his hard work. |
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| And willing to share, too! |
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| These boys need a dog of their own! |
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| Wouldn't you say? |
We are SO lucky to have such great friends and family that are willing to travel from near and far to spend just a moment with us. We MUCH appreciate it!!!
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