Bennett's best bud

Hurlie is trying to get Bennett to throw the ball... And Bennett is
trying to convince Hurlie to come close enough to grab her ears...
Very entertaining and unsuccessful for both of them.

hot hot hot

Bennett just trying to stay cool at Grandma and Grandpas house.

Okay Bennett, now you are just showing off...

Always attempting to entertain Bennett during the 7 hour Dr. Appointment at the hospital.

Bennett had his first post surgery out-patient appointment today. He saw all of his Doctors at Childrens in Seattle and we get a room and the Doctors all come and visit... makes for a very long day.

The surgeon decided to take a look down his throat to decide what to do about getting the trach out. He took a look with a scope down into his airway and decided the surgery was a complete SUCCESS!

So now we have to schedule an operating room and time with the surgeon so that he can take a final look into his airway while Bennett is under anesthesia and make sure the scar tissue from the trach is all looking ok. The trach should be removed then... We can not believe we are so close. The only down side to all of this great news is that our surgeon is one busy guy and can not fit us in until October 1st. So unless I get my way with pestering the scheduling department or there is some cancellations we will have to wait until then.

We could not be happier with the results from his surgery. He is doing wonderful and we cant wait to have the trach out and to get on with all the normal little boy stuff!!

Reece in waiting...

Auntie Katie looking beautiful... It could be cousin Reece's birthday
any day now. We can't wait to meet him!!

Hey tooth fairy!

It is hard to get his very first new tooth in a picture but this is
definately his new thing lately, rubbing his tooth with his pointer
finger.

It has sure been bothering him lately, he just can't get a break!

The ZOO!!

Bennett took his very first trip to the zoo today. It was wonderful weather and we sure had an amazing time. It was nice to get a fairly normal trip outdoors in public. He definately turns heads at times... but I think it is just because he is super cute!

His favorite parts were the sharks, the cool stuffed monkey from the gift shop and being outside all day. He was absolutely enchanted with all the children running around... maybe he will be a little more excited about the animals in a couple years.

Our WONDERFUL nurse came with us and sure made the day extra fun and way easier! Thanks Stacey!

What a sweet smile!

Out for a walk in the rain this week.

Yum sweet potatoes

Not really sure what he thinks of baby food... but he surely didn't mind getting messy.

Rad like Dad!

Bennett is finally feeling pretty much back to normal. He is eating a bit better and busy playing all the time. His schedule is pretty off and loves to be up in the evenings to play and we are picking our battles at this point and enjoying the extra play time.

Some cute pictures from this week in the sun!

His newest friend Charli Miltenberger on his first trip to the LAKE! The babies did not like getting their feet wet... we will have to wait for swimming lessons a bit longer...