Benson is almost 5 weeks old and as adorable as ever. He has had a very hard time adjusting to the move but I THINK that he is getting a little more settled. He is very happy in the morning and I wish the morning would last all day long. He is just growing like crazy and most of the clothes he wears are 3 monthers. He loves to take walks but I don't last too long because I keep forgetting to have Bryce buy some bug spray on his way home from work and the mosquitoes are terrible. Oh, and deer flies! I forgot about deer flies in this country. Growing up in Wyoming there were always deer flies, but I forgot how those buggers bite!
We got here on Sunday and there is SO much to do. The house has been vacant for 2 years and other than the construction workers coming in to fix the place up, and an occasional break in from delinquent teenagers, the house has seen no life. There is dust, a lot of dust, on everything and the carpets are in need of a good shampoo. It seems like the bathroom and kitchen have never been cleaned. Ever. And the doors and light switches are filthy. So, needless to say, we have spent the last week doing just as much cleaning as unpacking. We purchased all new appliances and they are showing up one by one. Until they all arrive, I have been storing a few food items in a cooler and drinking kind of cold tap water. Today we got our fridge and now we have everything but a dishwasher.
POSITIVE NOTES: The house still is very lovely and I am in awe that it belongs to us. (Well, really to the bank) I took a bath in my great big tub last night and reveled the experience. Our neighborhood is quiet and beautiful. Bryce has been able to be home a few days this week and it has made the transition a little easier for me. I have a wonderful husband, baby, and home. I need to remember to count my blessings when I feel overwhelmed because they are plentiful.
Here is a video of Benson for the enjoyment of family and friends. I am sorry I talked so much. I should have just stayed quiet and let you hear more of the baby. At the end I say Hi to a few people. I forgot many of you, but I do think of you all often. Hello to Grandpa Hamblin and Bryan and Ben families. Hi to Bubber. Hi to Grandma and Grandpa Jolley. Hi to the Jolley siblings and to all of my lovely nieces and nephews. AND, Hi to everyone else.
Benson was blessed on Sunday. I have to admit that I think the little blessing outfit is pretty ridiculous but here is a picture of it for history's sake. He looked cute nonetheless.
This little outfit came from my sister Emily. Bryce said that he looks like Charlie Brown in it because it is all yellow and brown. It is still a little big for him, but still adorable.
Puckered lips. A common facial expression of Benson's.
The way I carry around a fussy baby boy. Works like a charm.
Cousin Cam getting a chance to hold the baby. He also thought he needed some gloves like Benson.
Looks like a little grin to me. 
Benson is more than ready for a nice walk
In the evening Benson is often quite wide awake. I love that he looks at us and is so observant of all that is going on. Look at that face! He looks pretty much like a genius already. I can tell there is a lot of intelligence going on in there. Just like his Dad.
Looking right at Bryce as he takes a picture.
Can you tell that I like this blanket. It is my favorite. It is so soft and I think Benson likes it too.
Hanging out with Dad before bedtime. Wow. What handsome men I have in my house.
I could stare at this picture for hours. I love my boys so much I can hardly breath.
