We have a new addition to the family!!! This is Mr. Benjamin Driggs Barrett, born yesterday, December 3, and weighing in at 7 lbs. 14 oz. Isn't he a cute little guy? I was lucky to get to be here to welcome Baby Ben--I flew home to Utah from Illinois on Wednesday for a visit, and two days later Ben came along! Greg had to stay home to work--I don't do stuff like that anymore :-) I live a life of leisure.
Here is Ben with Mommy Lindy. She was very brave even though Ben wasn't sure he wanted to come out into this funny world. He was quite content in Mommy's tummy! But now he likes being out of Mommy's tummy too.
When he came out, he had his loving family waiting. His three big sisters were especially excited to have a baby brother!
And here he is with Grandpa Taylor. He is such a sweetie! He loves his binky, and he has this soft little cry that is so cute. After going to the hospital to visit Ben, the girlies came and had a sleepover extravaganza with Grandpa and Grandma Taylor, Auntie Tiff, and Uncle Rich.
Today while Lindy, Nate, and Ben were recovering at the hospital, we took the kiddos up to BYU for the annual family Christmas party. It was very exciting! I remember when I was little I
loved going to the BYU Christmas party. The girlies played a lot of games, went ice fishing, and we all got our picture with Cosmo. Sid wasn't too sure about Cosmo, but she decided he's pretty nice, and she was even brave enough to give him a high five.
The girls made some cool stocking lanyards--here are Grandma and Cam showing off their handiwork.
What a great day we had at BYU! Lindy and Ben were able to come home from the hospital today, so now the big sisters are at home with Little Brother. I am looking forward to the additional week-and-a-half that I get to spend with the family here in Utah!
Before leaving on Wednesday, I had gone down to Carbondale, Illinois to talk to one of Joel's classes about working (or not working) for the National Park Service :-) Leo, Eliza, and I had so much fun. Thank you, Agates, for the fun Giant City adventure, the delicious lunch, and the fun time! The Agates will get to come to Utah later this month. I love the holiday season because it is filled with food, family, and fun!
Here is Ben with Mommy Lindy. She was very brave even though Ben wasn't sure he wanted to come out into this funny world. He was quite content in Mommy's tummy! But now he likes being out of Mommy's tummy too.
When he came out, he had his loving family waiting. His three big sisters were especially excited to have a baby brother!
And here he is with Grandpa Taylor. He is such a sweetie! He loves his binky, and he has this soft little cry that is so cute. After going to the hospital to visit Ben, the girlies came and had a sleepover extravaganza with Grandpa and Grandma Taylor, Auntie Tiff, and Uncle Rich.
Today while Lindy, Nate, and Ben were recovering at the hospital, we took the kiddos up to BYU for the annual family Christmas party. It was very exciting! I remember when I was little I loved going to the BYU Christmas party. The girlies played a lot of games, went ice fishing, and we all got our picture with Cosmo. Sid wasn't too sure about Cosmo, but she decided he's pretty nice, and she was even brave enough to give him a high five.
The girls made some cool stocking lanyards--here are Grandma and Cam showing off their handiwork.
What a great day we had at BYU! Lindy and Ben were able to come home from the hospital today, so now the big sisters are at home with Little Brother. I am looking forward to the additional week-and-a-half that I get to spend with the family here in Utah!
Before leaving on Wednesday, I had gone down to Carbondale, Illinois to talk to one of Joel's classes about working (or not working) for the National Park Service :-) Leo, Eliza, and I had so much fun. Thank you, Agates, for the fun Giant City adventure, the delicious lunch, and the fun time! The Agates will get to come to Utah later this month. I love the holiday season because it is filled with food, family, and fun!
2 comments:
That's the best welcome home present ever - a new cute nephew! He is super cute (and born at my favorite time of the year :)
Hooray for Baby Ben's arrival!! You're so lucky you could be there for the big day. Looks like lots of fun with all of the cousins. Glad you could enjoy the BYU family party! Also thanks for coming down for a sleepover adventure before you left---it was so much fun to have you here.
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