July 4th!

The 4th of July weekend found our little family welcoming extended family who came to meet Bennett. Mom's sister Resa flew in from Logan, UT. It was so exciting to have her visit. Grandpa, Nona, and Grandma Chocolate came up from Alamosa, CO. It was fun to have so much family together. We hung out and visited and had a talent show. Mostly everyone took turns holding Bennett and laughing at the silly things Charles and Michelle were doing.

Grandpa's turn

Nona's turn

Grandma Chocolate's turn

Aunt Resa's turn

Bennett Dean Hicks

We were so excited to welcome Bennett to our family on Monday, June 28, 2010. I don't know who was more excited, mom to have this pregnancy over or the kids to have a new brother. Bennet was born at 2:34pm. He weighed 7 lbs 12 oz and was 20 inches long. Mom was induced and everything went really well.

When Gabe's parents brought the kids to the hospital we had Bennett in his crib kind of over in the corner. The kids came in and gave me hugs and climbed up on the bed. They asked questions about this and that but never said anything about the baby. After 10 minutes Charles looked over and saw the crib and asked if it was baby Bennett. Gabe brought Bennett over to us on the bed. The kids were so excited to see Bennett and look at his tiny ears, arms, hands, feet, toes, bellybutton, and hair. It was such a wonderful reaction from the kids.

Michelle holding Bennett for the first time.

Charles holding Bennett.

Our family is very happy to have this precious angel in our family. The Lord has blessed us so greatly. I am very happy that the older two were so excited and loving with Bennett. We only hope it stays that way.