Birthday Fun

This past weekend we celebrated Brooklyn turning 6 with some of our family. We all went to Color Me Mine for some painting fun, out to lunch and home for cake and presents. Poor Brooklyn had just picked up a terrible cold and was feeling pretty miserable most of the day but was a real trooper and insisted on having a fun birthday celebration with everyone. She got lots of good stuff and was very good to say thank you. We had a great time and are glad we could share the day with those close to us!

Happy Birthday Brooklyn!!

Brooklyn turns 6 today! For reals!? I can barely believe it. Just yesterday I was meeting this tiny little 2 year old who could barely walk and talk. She has grown up so fast and into such a beautiful little lady. She looks so much like her daddy still (but a much more pretty version). We are having a little party for her next weekend but we were able to have her from Friday to yesterday before she left for California with her Mom. We let her open 2 small presents to hold her over until next weekend. She could not talk about anything but the gifts she was getting all weekend. She asked us to guess what her favorite part of birthdays were and our clues were: It starts with a P and has a vowel in it....hmm it was a tough one to guess. :) When we asked her earlier what she wanted it was the same answer we got last year for her bday and also for last Christmas-Pet Shops. She is the biggest fan of those toys. I dont get it but Im glad she gets a kick out them so much. She loves to set them all up and have parties for them and have some of them be mean pets that come and ruin the party or kidnap smaller animals and then we spend the rest of the time chasing the mean ones out of town and/or disciplining them (which includes time out, taking away their favorite toys and making them take a bath and brush their teeth) How awful :) She has quite the imagination and she is so much fun to have around. She loves her Daddy and thinks he is sooo funny. I know it makes Luke happy to watch her grow and become such a big girl. He is so great with her and I love watching them together. Luke is the best daddy anyone could ask for and Brooklyn and I are so lucky to have him be the Daddy of our family. We love Brooklyn so much and enjoy every minute of our time with her. We cant wait to see what the next 6 years bring for our beautiful girl.

Our Valentines

Earlier in the week Brooklyn came over and helped make VDay cookies. They turned out very lovely thanks to her amazing decorating skills. She and Luke each made me a Valentine as well. I love them and still have them up on the fridge :) On Saturday Luke gave Brooklyn and I beautiful flowers (Brooklyn's were pretty purple tulips) and my dear sweet husband even gave me a massage certificate from Kura Door Japanese Spa. That evening Luke and I had reservations at The New Yorker. Dinner was very good and we were very lucky to have something work out last minute! It was a great night and our last Valentines without having to get a babysitter. Thank you Lucas for making it a very special day for me!! I love you and am so lucky to have you for my Valentine always and forever!

26 weeks

Getting bigger and ready for Baby... We have not yet decided on a name. I think we are going to have to see her first. She's going to be here in about 3 months!!

We have the nursery furniture and above bedding ordered. Shopping for Baby is Daddys favorite thing to do. :)

23 Weeks

Were Having a Baby!

This week marked my 21st week of Pregnancy. I recently had my mid-point ultrasound and the Dr says everything looks great and right on schedule with my due date May 19. Luke and I are thrilled and couldn't be more happy. We are so blessed to be able to add to our family. Brooklyn is also very excited and wants to know everyday when the baby will be big enough to come out and play. At 16 weeks we had an ultrasound to determine the sex. Baby Benik is a little Princess. We cant wait for her to arrive and hope and pray that we are everything she could ask for as she is already our prayers answered and dreams come true.
The following pictures are from my 16 week ultrasound. I have a video of her at 2o weeks that I will try to post soon. Shes getting stronger everyday as I feel her kicking more and more. Its truly amazing to feel your little miracle moving around inside of you and I am so lucky to have the chance to experience this along side my best friend and husband Lucas!

Baby Benik's 1st outfit and so appropriate... :)

Ill try to keep updated with pictures and the going ons of the Benik family as we prepare for our little one to arrive.