Benson's Christmas Wake-up

Here is Benson on Christmas morning, the video clip has an especially funny ending...since it catches a common habit that he has...

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from the DeVries!
We had a wonderful Christmas this year. Camille and I stayed here in Provo for Christmas and went up to Camille's Grandpa's house for Christmas dinner, it was really relaxing and quite fun. On Christmas Eve, Camille and I opened our new Pajamas and read the Christmas story in Luke 2, while drinking chocolate milk (prepared by myself...5-6 scoops in each mug...)and then we shared what stood out to each of us this year in the Christmas story. After that we made Christmas ornaments out of clay, which is one of Camille's family traditions. We slept in on Christmas morning, opened our presents and had a great relaxing morning. Benson gave us the gift of sleep and was a good boy the whole day. We want to thank all of those who have given us gifts this year, we so appreciate everyone's generosity. We love you all and wish you a very Merry Christmas!

Benson the Pirate

This is just a fun video of Benson and Camille...enjoy!

Benson AKA "Billy"

We have nick-named Benson "Billy" for "Billy Goat." Why? Because he often makes a sound that makes him sound like a goat. It's pretty funny. One more reason Benson quite possibly is the most kissable being on earth...with the excpeption of Camille...she's pretty kissable too.

Bath time Benson

We are giving Benson real baths now (as opposed to sponge baths), and he loves them...except when you get his head wet...then he cries. But initially he gets in the water and kicks his little legs; which is, I think, one of the cutest things I have ever seen. Camille is doing well, especially since Benson is sleeping better at night. More sleep = More happy times. Life is good, I have a beautiful babe and a beautiful baby.

Happy One Month!

This post is to celebrate the life, thus far, of our sweet Benson Dean. He turned one month yesterday and both Mike and I feel so old telling people we have a one month old. For some reason before I had Benson, I thought he would be sleeping through the night by now (I read A LOT of things that tell me it's possible, I decided it's not true)...well he is not, but he is also more wonderful than I thought he would be and I'm glad to have my little buddy around all day to entertain me, or at least keep me ridiculously busy running around trying to meet his needs that the days go by very fast! Happy Birthday Benson!

The Many Faces of Benson

Hands That Help

Since we have had our baby, we have had soo much help from friends and family. Camille's mom came for two weeks and helped us out in so many ways you wouln't believe. We have had friends giving us meals, donating clothes, and praying for us. Then my family came to town and took Benson in the night and helped us have a good time. We have had so much fun with all of our loved ones and are extremely grateful for their love, time, and support.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Sleep is for babies

NOT! Sleep is definitely something of the past. It is now 1:45 AM and in a frank conversation between me and my son earlier in the day, he (not so calmly) let me know that he hated sleep and is one of the few babies who didn't need it. So, while I'm learning to function on 2-3 hours of sleep a night, I decided to enjoy the wee hours bonding time with this Benson boy. So far we've changed diapers, swaddled, sucked on pacis and made crossed eye faces together. Who knew all nighters with a newborn could be so fun?

Projectile Poopy

During a late-night burping between feedings, I changed Benson's diaper. I unwrapped him from his blanket and layed him down on it, on the floor. As I slowly pulled down the front side of his diaper to reveal his little bum, a water hose of liquid yellow poopy shot out and landed on the carpet. It was amazing! Well, a few minutes later I got him clean and I found myself holding him in one hand and scrubbing the carpet with the other. It was an interesting experience. What makes this more interesting is that two days later I was changing his diaper with Camille, this time on our bed, and what-do-ya-know, projectile poopy again, except this time it landed right on daddy. I think he must think it's a funny trick to pull on daddy cause mommy hasn't had that wonderful experience yet...someday she will.

Benson Dean

Here is a new video of Benson, he has hiccups and it's cute.

Welcome Home!

Camille and Benson came home from the Hospital last night. We're so happy to have them home. We put Benson in his car seat for the first time and he did really well. We're really excited to start our new life with our new baby boy

The Day After Delivery

Here is Camille, She looks so good! I mean she just had a C-Section! We have had a great morning. Camille feels a lot better, and is recovering fast. We also gave little Benson a circumcision. He was such a champ, I mean lets be real, it isn't nice to cut somebody down there. Anyways things are going well here in the Hospital.

A Close Up On Da' Boy

Here is a close up on our little baby.

Baby Pics

Our Baby Benson!

Here he is! He was born this morning at 9:27am weighing in at 7 lbs 11 ounces and 21 inches of pure muscle and good looks. Camille was such a trooper. We had to have a C-Section because she of the baby's varying heart rate, but he came in good health and all is well. Camille is sleeping like a rock and looks more beautiful than ever. I love that girl so much, and we both are so grateful for a new healthy baby boy!

Epidural

Camille just got her epidural and she was a champ. She had a really hard time sleeping becuase she had some heavy contractions, but now that she's numbed up we're hoping that she can get a little sleep. Although, I think they will give her pitocin soon which will help dialate her. She has been doing such a good job, I would have passed out long ago if I were her.

In the Hospital

Ok, Camille and I are in the hospital! We were just kinda hangin' out and playing scrabble when Camille said, "Where is the big glass of water with ice? I've heard so much about it." She's so cute, but she was a trooper when they put in the IV and softened her cervix. I had to look away cause I'm such softy, but she is so brave! There is a reason that women have children, cause Camille is amazing. Anyways, things are going well so far!



Ok, Camille and I are in the hospital! We were just kinda hangin' out and playing scrabble when Camille said, "Where is the big glass of water with ice? I've heard so much about it." She's so cute, but she was a trooper when they put in the IV and softened her cervix. I had to look away cause I'm such softy, but she is so brave! There is a reason that women have children, cause Camille is amazing.

Halloween Party!

Camille and I went to our ward Halloween party last night and we won the "most humorous" award. Camille was an oven (with a bun in the oven) and I was her chef. We had a great time, although, I kinda felt like if I wasn't with Camille my costume was lame souce. Like, "Whoa, that's original, he's a cook!" (then they would laugh internally). So it was really Camille that had the sweet costume, and we had a great time together. Check out our sweet pictures.

Staring at the clock

The title of this post reflects what I do most of the day these days. I stare at the clock, and wonder if my body is possibly going to kick into gear the next minute. Benson was due to be born on Monday (this PAST Monday), but alas, he has not shown his cute little face quite yet. I guess he decided that being fashionably late is the way to go, because I just got back from the doctor and he told me it looks like I am going to have to be induced, considering I have been dilated only to a ONE the past three weeks. Sp, we set the induction date for Monday and me and Mike have to go into the hospital on Sunday evening to get prepped and stuff like that. It looks like he is at least set to be here Monday! We will give you more updates then, but I wanted everyone to know that he's not going to stay in there forever. He is already going to be grounded for the first week of his life for making us wait this long. Oh dear, off to a bad start I see!I'll keep you posted!