Special Guy

I recently had a conversation with my brother Drew about premature babies and what a blessing it is, that in this day if a baby comes prematurely we can still have them with us in this life. Colin was born 6 weeks premature. He weighed 5 lbs. 7 oz. He spent the first month of his life in a hospital, hooked up to machines and mostly being fed through tubes. While this was a difficult experience, I realize that many parents go through similar experiences without such a wonderful outcome. Colin is now almost 9 months old. He is tall for his age and has more than caught up now in his weight. He eats like a champ, I can't believe how much food this kid can put away. He has the sweetest disposition and has the biggest smile that makes everybody laugh. I know Colin is a very special boy. He is an angel sent from heaven, and I know he has important things to do in this life. What a blessing! Thank you, Drew, for your kind and thoughtful words that remind us what a special boy we have.

Christmas Eve in Vernal

Ski-sons greetings from the Vernalites!!!
Yes we are spending this Christmas in Vernal. How depressing is that? But it is ok because I(Ben) had a whole week off prior to Christmas and we celebrated with Amy's family early. Here are a few pictures from that week.




Here are our pictures of celebrating here in the Hotel. I am working the entire Holiday, non stop. Eve Day and day after. But the tree makes it very christmas like.

He was so full after drinking this whole pepsi, and he burped for an hour it seemed, but he had so much energy he got into every thing in the room.





Merry christmas everyone!

More Pictures!!

The first experiment with solids. He was so confused but thrilled because for weeks he has been facinated by all the foods that his mother and I have been eating. I was on one particular day drinking a Dr. Pepper(shocking) and as i was carrying Colin and my drink at the same time. Suddenly Colin dunked his hand to the bottom of my glass and before I could react jammed his fist into his mouth. I think it cured him of wanting anymore, because he was making the worst faces. Where is the camera when you need it? I was burping on purpose by opening my throat and sucking in huge amounts of air, something I do fairly often. Colin heard me burp and just had a ball. These next few photos are his reactions to my burping loud and long. He particularly enjoyed the violent ones. These fall pictures were taken in the yard of the Landmark Inn Bed and Breakfast here in Vernal, my place of work. Colin was bundled up because it was butt cold. The most common backdrop for pictures is this lovely portion of our RV, where Colin spends the majority of his time. Does the boredom show?

whew

Well Colin sure does change. We still are doing ok in vernal... We guess. We went to the Giants Cardinals game in Pheonix last weekend. It was fun. Our friends dad texted them during the game to inform them that their granmother,(who was reporting on her recent mission) had mentioned in her talk that she was glad that all of her grandkids were their to see her speak. Exept for Kyle who went to a foot ball game instead. Wow. Anyway enjoy the many moods of Colin.

THANKSGIVING

It is interesting how much has changed in the last year. I guess that is what I am most thankful for. Change.

Favorite pictures of Colin

So we thought we might do a few pictures that we consider to be our favorites. Colin is almost 6 months old! I can't believe it. So here we go:

THese are Amy Jo's favorites. THis is exactly what Colin is like. He is curious and intent. But he is so mellow. He loves to just be around people. Although his teeth growing in have been a little rough.