6 Weeks

Bennett is 6 weeks old today. He is just a joy. He is a total mama's boy. He smiles when I talk to him and he likes it when Austin gives him kisses...most of the time:) Bennett is already wearing 0-3 month cloths. I can't believe how big his is already. He still has skinny little legs though. He isn't chubby at all. He's got big wide eyes and he still has a lot of hair.

Our new Home

I apologize for how long it's taken me to get pictures of our new place. I really do love my apartment. It is really nice and I feel like we fit really well here. There is plenty of storage and the rooms are nice and big. I love the pool which I still need to get a picture of. I am excited to do something fun with our balcony as well. some of the rooms still need some decorating help but we haven't been here that long. Sorry about some of the mess but I couldn't keep the whole house clean at one time :)

Picture when you first walk through our door.

Family Room and office.

You can kind of see the balcony behind Austin.

The kitchen. This is just about the only thing I don't like about my new place. The kitchen is super tiny. The counters are weird and textured too so I won't be able to roll fondant out on them :(

Meet Austin's new fish...Black. He named him all by himself.

Family Room

Entryway and Dinning room

Master Bathroom.

Craft area. I won't be able to make cards here but I'm hoping to be able to sew.

Master Bedroom. That was the first quilt I ever made.

Hallway.

I love my big tub. Austin asks to go swimming in it :)

second bathroom

second bathroom

I still need to add some things to Austin's walls. 

Florida

I have to admit when I first moved here I hated it. I just kept thinking "I want to go home." My legs are covered in mosquitoe bits...my hair is so frizzy I look like I stuck my finger in an electrical outlet...the majority of the surrounding community speaks spanish (I don't speak spanish). The list goes on and on. But now that I've had time to settle in there are some really great things about Florida. To help me settle in even more I thought it would be healthy to make a list of things I like about Florida. So here it is:


The Pool. We have a beautiful community pool that is really close but not too close that I have to worry about Austin getting into it without me knowing.

Lots of family oriented things to do. There are a ton of things to do and see here! I think it will really be a lot of fun once Bennett is old enough to do some things.

Ikea. There is an Ikea here about 30 minutes away. We've already been there twice and I love it. What I wouldn't give for a few hours alone in that store.

I love my beautiful apartment. It is bigger then my other apartment and it is newer. I have crown molding!

Gym. My apartment complex has a gym included and they offer exercise classes. I'm really excited and nervous but I want to get started soon.

The plants. There are so many beautiful exotic looking plants. I'm having fun planning what plants to put in my apartment and also on our balcony.

The balcony. I have a nice big balcony that Austin can play on. I am right there the whole time but it is nice to be able to leave the baby inside and have him outside at the same time.

Close shopping. There are a lot of close shops. I am excited for cooler weather because the boys and I will be able to walk. I got a double stroller on craigslist.

The beach. I live 30 minutes from a beach. White sand...clear aqua blue water. Jealous? :)

Another great thing about Florida is all the opportunity I will have to share my faith with others.

I am putting the finishing touches on the apartment so I'll be sure to post pictures soon.

Happy Brothers

I love it when Austin is sweet to Bennett. Sometimes he gets a little jealous of the attention he gets but for the most part he is a great big brother. Austin often asks to "hold the brother." He also loves to lay next to him and give him his binki or other toys.

Brown Paper Packages

Brown Paper Packages with a boy inside...these are a few of my favorite things.

Austin found that bag in our apartment in Indiana and asked to sit in it. We were all laughing really hard it was really funny to see in person.

Bennett's Blessing

Mrs. Boyer made this beautiful bib for Austin's blessing. I thought it would be nice to bless Bennett in it as well. He wasn't as happy about it as I was :)

My little men.

Bennett makes Austin look huge!

Our attempt at a family picture.

A Happy Grandma.

Bennett was blessed on Sunday June 26, 2011 in the West Lafayette 2nd Ward. It was a beautiful day and the only thing that could have made it better would have been to have had more family there. For those of you who couldn't be there I have posted the blessing here along with the pictures.

By the authority of the Holy Melchizedich Priesthood we take this infant in our arms to give him a name and a blessing. The name by which he shall be known on the records of the church is Bennett William Kennington. At this time we give you a blessing that you will feel the spirit strongly as you progress throughout your life that you will have the guidance of the Lord, to follow him. We bless you with a keen mind and a strong  body so you can understand the world around you. We bless you both your body and your mind to serve the Lord as he wants you to. We bless that you will receive the education you need so you can provide for yourself and your family. We bless you with courage to travel through life in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.