An all boys post...okay, maybe a girl or two.

At 5 weeks old, Benji and his boys have been hanging out with family and friends.

No matter the boys that are around, Benji still finds time to snuggle with his Mama.

 The Cohens dropped off some Gator molds -- so we made jello jigglers!

Even if they aren't playing well, we can still cheer for them!

Happy watching Football with Zaide.

The boys wrestle over sitting next to Zaide.

Quack, quack -- the little ducklings.

Benji is SO happy sleeping on Daddy.

What?  I'm 5 weeks old!

This is my Bill Cosby pose.

Dana meets Benji and helps Derek read the time on her watch.

So happy with the babes.

Benjamin Evan - 1 month old!

Benji has worked hard for the first month of his life.  He has been working on his polkies, meeting new friends, and eating, sleeping, & pooping like every newborn should.

Benji meets Elmo for the first time --  Who is this guy with the big eyes?  Put 'em up...put 'em up!

Oh, you're cool, bro.  Daps to ya!  (Thanks Jen, Justin, and Jess for my new friend -- he makes a mean book, too!)

Tummy time.

Working hard to get his head up!

Benji spends more time alert during the day, now.

But he also appreciates a nice relaxing rest, too.

Looking around at all of the new sites.

Sock Monkey size comparison (like we've done with all of the boys)!

Secrets, secrets are no fun....

Being up for hours is hard work!  Nap time!

Josh has been fighting sleep like a champ!

Tired at dinner. 

Getting ready for bed.

Josh went into Benji's cabinet and got a new "blankie" for him...and then cuddled up with Mommy and Benji before he had to go back to his own bed.

All in all....a great first month!  We could not be happier to be a family of five!

Benji - Week 4

Great things happened during Benji's 4th week...the boys continue to get along well, we helped cousin Sandy celebrate her 80th birthday (we even got to see the Schreck's who were in from out of town), and Mommy went to Josh and Derek's parent-teacher conferences!

Benji is 4 weeks old today!  How did that happen already?

Josh continues to bond with "my baby."

Kisses on the capi.

Don't worry, he saves some loving for the big guy, too!

Josh enjoys his breakfast each morning.

Good til the last drop!

We had such a good time helping Sandy celebrate her birthday with cousins Renee, Jim, and Sarah, that we forgot to take pictures!!!  Lucky for us, Sarah took some pictures of the boys opening the presents they brought.  

Thanks!!

Later in the week, we had a fun dinner at Grandma and Papa's (the Raphan's joined, too)!  Benji was a little fussy, but big brother Derek took care of that!

Derek helps Benji with his pacifier.

When that doesn't work -- he calms him with songs!

Mommy had parent-teacher conferences for the boys at their school.  Both of the older boys are doing very well at school.  Here are some posters from outside of Derek's classroom:

Derek's class has made some original BIG BOOKS!  They take an actual book and re-create it with answers and stories from the students in the class.  Derek is sent home with a "Big Book" and we get to read it and enjoy it and then return it for the next reader.

Here is our first "Big Book:"

Speaking of school...Josh must have made a good impression on Cousin Orli when we saw her this past August because she wrote about him in her class writing assignment!!!

Orli's dissertation.

With Love!!!

That's it for week 4 -- stay tuned for Benji's 1 month posting!

Sleep well.