Dad's Buddy

This past winter, Todd brought the big girls to visit Mary Ann Kuharski so they could interview her for a school project.  Mrs. Kuharski is the founder and president of PROLIFE Across AMERICA. Taken from their website : PROLIFE Across AMERICA is a non-profit, non-political organization dedicated to changing hearts & saving babies’ lives. Since 1989 we've been bringing positive, persuasive messages, offering information and alternatives – including adoption – and post abortion assistance to those in need.  Perhaps you've seen some of their billboards?  The whole purpose of them is make the public consider that each and every pregnancy is a human baby.  Their desire is to provide assistance to those contemplating abortion and provide assistance and options to those facing crisis pregnancies as well as aiding those with post-abortive difficulties.  Sounds like a great organization, huh?

I'd like you to meet one of the newest "poster children" for PROLIFE Across AMERICA - our very own baby Benjamin!

We took a family drive to downtown Minneapolis over the weekend to get a look at one of his billboards.  Peter said repeatedly, "Whoa...big baby up high!"  Yep. That about sums it all up!

They were staring directly into the sun, so it was difficult to get a good picture.

And if you're in the Minneapolis area, here is the exact location of where you can see our little guy!

We feel so blessed that our baby boy could be used to help promote the message of LIFE!

God Bless!

Heather :-)

The New Guy

Our new guy seems to be fitting in just fine.  He is so laid back and really only cries when he's hungry, needs a diaper changed, or feels neglected.  There is so much noise and a general sense of chaos in the house that he seems to get nervous when it is too quiet.  He is adored by his siblings and puts up with an amazing amount of poking and prodding from various little fingers all day long.

He's started rolling over from his back onto his tummy which is literally met with applause from his brother and sisters.  He is grabbing and reaching for things and absolutely everything goes into his mouth. He's babbling up a storm and every now and again screams just to mix it up a bit.

Night time is still challenging.  He's a hungry little guy and likes to eat every 2-4 hours...or more.  I am blessed to have the perspective that this stage will not last forever and actually enjoy that time with him in the middle of the night when it is just the two of us.

His onesie reads "I'm the new guy" - too cute to pass up on a trip to Target.

He's hamming it up for his sister who was making funny faces at him.  I love that gummy smile!

Of course I think he's the best, most beautiful baby ever.  But I've said that 6 times before.  This time of babyhood is so fleeting.  I just hope that I'm taking enough pictures and stopping to take it all in so that I don't forget any of it.  Thank God for the gift of life - babies are such a blessing!

God Bless!

Heather :-)