1 month

Can't believe you're already 1 month Mr. Cyrus!

You bring us so much joy. We love all your smiles and the sweet way you snuggle in close. At your 1 month doctors appointment you weighed 11 pounds 11 ounces and had grown

to 24 inches long. Good job buddy! xx

The reason we have a bed rail

Every night Chad goes and checks on Chase before bed and this is what he found when he went in one night last week. Chase is a pretty wild sleeper. Hence the reason why we still use a bed rail and have a blanket against the wall. ;)

Say Cheese :)

We did a newborn photo shoot with the very talented Carmen Vandyck. If you haven't

seen her work check our her website www.carmenvandyckphotography.com. She's amazing!

Here are a few of my favorites...

Remembering Gramps

Last Tuesday morning I woke up and found Chad still at home. His eye were wet as he told me his Gramps had passed away. Immediately I broke down with him. Gramps was an incredible man that had over come many obstacles in his life. He suffered a stroke last fall but managed to defy the odds again and survive another 7 months. On June 14th he suffered another stroke while sleeping. Thankfully we went peacefully. Gramps touched my life in many ways. He was fun loving, genuine, sincere and loved everyone just the way they were. I'm so thankful for the heritage and values he passed on to my husband!

Chad's cousins from Edmonton came on the weekend and we all headed over to Sidney for the Memorial. It was an amazing tribute! I found myself missing my own Papa and crying more than Chad at times. It's never easy to say goodbye but the important thing is to keep their memories alive and cherish the times we did have together. Love you Gramps!

Date night

I'm so behind with blogging so I'm going to do my best to catch up over the next few days. Life with a newborn & toddler is definitely busy! I'm so thankful for this season though. Chad & I managed to get out for a date when Cy turned 1 month. It was so fun to hold hands and just be together. My husband always goes above and beyond to make me feel special and this was no exception. He came home with 3 purple roses (in our house 3 of anything means "I love you"). He had also ordered my Cyrus charm for my bracelet. If you haven't heard of Lucy Ann jewelry check out the website. The charms and jewelry are so adorable. On the charm they put your child's name and their birthday.

Of course being alone with my husband made me so thankful for the awesome partner I have to raise these little boys. Chaddy always brings a smile to my face and is such a gift to me. Loved date night and I can't wait for the next one!

Music & Me

I signed Chase up for a 6 week music class with the lovely Rachael Ballard. The class was such a hit. All the kids loved learning about a new instrument each week, music notes, tempos and lots of other fun things. It was a fun date with my Chase each week before little Cyrus arrived! Here are a few pictures from our last class.

Cyrus Gordon

Just over 2 weeks ago Chad, Chase & I welcomed Cyrus Gordon into our family! Cyrus was born on the 14th just like his big brother. I was 5 days overdue and feeling really good. I thought for sure I'd be the first woman pregnant for a full year. Then that morning I woke up with some light cramping. It got a bit stronger in the morning and then stopped all together. So I drank some raspberry leaf tea and took a nap after lunch. At 3:00 I woke up to strong contractions. Chad began timing them and they were 5 minutes apart consistently. Uncle Trent rushed over to watch Chase and by 5:00 we were waiting to be assessed at the hospital. My contractions were still 5 minutes apart but I was 7 cm dilated. :) They called my doctor and we set up camp in our room. Once Dr. Hansen arrived he checked me again and I was 9 cm...ugh my hopes and dreams of having an epidural went out the window real fast. He broke my water and at 6:00 I was pushing. By 6:19 Chad was tearfully announcing we had another boy! A lump caught in my throat when he spoke those words. For years I have prayed for little boys. Growing up I had an amazing relationship with my brother. I guess I've always been more of a tomboy at heart and related to the men in my life the most. Having Chase & Cyrus just feels right to me. God truly has given me the desires of my heart! I feel so blessed to have such an amazing husband and 2 beautiful boys! I can't wait to see what God has in store for our little family.

My Nana holding Cyrus. His middle name is Gordon after my Papa.

One of the great men in my life!

Cy was 9 pounds 3 ounces and 22 inches long

Bennett brothers!