The Texan Bennett's

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Trying to Catch Xzander's Smile on Camera

I have tried and tried to catch Xzander's smile on camera. Every time I would bring the camera up, this is the expression I get.

"What's that?"

"You almost captured my smile! Whew, that was a close one."

"Ooh, can I play and push buttons?"

"That was even closer, you really almost got me that time."

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Geric Tub Time with Daddy

I couldn't resist, I thought this was so precious.

Just chillin'. So relaxed.

"Hi Mom, what you doing?"

"Yeah, I'll pose with my smile." Gotta love that dimple.

Crash, out like a light within a minute.

This is the LIFE!! :o)

Monday, May 10, 2010

Geric loves the pool. He also likes to throw the kids' flip flops in the pool. When he gets tired, he will get his towel, sit in one of those long, lay back chairs, watch the other kids and laugh at what they are doing. It is so cute.

Ruby is getting to be a good little swimmer. I can't wait until she learns to float on her back. She just needs to gain more confidence and she could do it.

I think swimming is one of Devan's favorite things to do. He is my little polar bear because he will still get in and stay in the whole time even when it is ice cold.

David, my little Avatar

What can I say about my David? He constantly runs around without his shirt on. This goes all the way to the tips of his toes. He is my creative, imaginative boy who loves to play and can entertain himself for hours.

At the Park

Devan obviously did not want his picture taken! He says he didn't feel good.

These are so fun. They spin and you can get going really fast in them. The kids love them.

Geric is our little charmer. He has a fun, sweet personality. And is extremely adorable and a tease.

Xzander, Two months old

I cannot believe how fast this little one is growing. He recognizes who I am and will follow me with his gaze wherever I go as long as he can see me. He recently started smiling more. He is definitely growing too fast. I think he is starting to look like Geric.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Adjusting to Number Five

Wow, I think this has been the hardest adjustment for me. I don't know if it is because when I had my first three, I didn't know any different. Or that there is school, homework, projects, deadlines, plus all the other things. Geric is into everything now, especially since he has started climbing. I am constantly having to stop what I am doing to keep that little guy out of mischief. Sometimes he knows he is doing something he shouldn't be and he'll look up at me and smile, "Am I going to get away with this?" He gives you that smile like, "You can't get mad at me because I am too stinkin' cute!!" He is just as busy as David was if not busier. Oh and does he ever throw a good tantrum. The kids have taught him well to throw things when he is mad, then he throws himself on the floor and starts kicking. Fun, fun!! He is also a delight and just melts my heart with his smiles and kisses. He is at a fun, but busy stage. I guess I have forgotten what it was like to have two close together. I enjoyed Geric so much. I am enjoying Xzander as well, there are just more distractions.

I am grateful to have a wonderful, loving, supportive husband that is willing to cook dinner if I haven't already (which is majority of the time, lately) and who is extremely patient. I love you so much, Devan. You truly are the best.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Geric's Haircut by Mom

So, Geric desperately needed a haircut and I did not want Devan to do it because he kept saying he was going to buzz him. I did NOT like that idea at all. I finally got brave and put him in his high chair with a tray full of treats and attempted to cut his hair. As a mom with four boys trying to save some money and definitely not a professional, How do you all think I did for my very first time without using clippers?

Before Pics

After pics

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Easter

Grandma Leibowitz holding her newest great grandchild. She was really excited to see and hold him.

My little monkeys up in the tree. I think Devan had to help them up there.

They let the little ones go first. Geric didn't fully grasp the idea. He kept wanting to open the eggs and eat the candy.

David definitely got the idea. He ended up with the most eggs out of my four and also with the most money.

Devan did pretty good, sadly he ended up with the least amount of money. My husband asked the kids if they wanted to put the money in a pile and divide amongst them evenly. David and Ruby would did not like the idea. Little Devan came up with the idea to put the money all together and buy something as a family. They liked this, so Devan, Ruby and Geric pitched in all of their money. David pitched in some of it and the other part he kept because he wants to buy a pocket knife.