The Nursery

We purchased a new shoot and share camcorder this weekend and wanted to try it out.  So for those of you who haven't seen the nursery yet, here you go. 

Here's a video tour of the nursery.  It's not quite complete..... but we are much closer.

Baby Shower #3

We were fortunate to have a third baby shower!

This one wasn't quite the "traditional" shower rather a gathering of Friends at Shantytown.  My sister Laura, Kelley, and Gretchen so graciously organized a shower with both our summer and fall softball teams! Yeah Foul Swingers and 10RF's.

We also celebrated the impending arrival of Baby Reedy.  Hoping he/she will arrive very soon and be a close friend with Baby Benedict! :-)


A majority of the group made a bet on when Baby Benedict will arrive.....

Here's those results:


Marcus & Tammy: 11-15 @ 5:23 am cst
Dave: 11-19 am
Doug: 11-19 pm
Gretchen: 11-21 am
Aaron: 11-22 am
Laura: 11-23 am
Kelley: 11-23 pm
Michelle: 11-25 pm
Heath: 11-26 am
Steph: 11-26 pm
Renee: 11-27 am
Ang: 11-27 pm
Nate: 11-29 pm
Pam: 12-1 am

I go back and forth on when I hope for her arrival.  Part of me wants her to arrive early, but there's a small part of me that wants her to come a little later........ We'll see.   November 27th is the Gophers/Iowa Football game,  part of me really wants to go to that game and I know Daddy Benedict is hoping he can go.

Thanks again to all those who attended our Shantytown shower!  We had a great time and got more great gifts!

Baby Shower #2

Andy's two sisters and Mom put on my 2nd baby shower for me.   It was again a full house with over 20 people there.   It was a very fun afternoon full of laughter, conversation, good food and games.

We played the Price is Right which I've never done at a baby shower before.   I was in a group with Andy's Aunt Mary and my sister and we ended up winning!  Guess it pays off to look at prices when you register for things.......

I am overwhelmed at the generosity of those whom attended.   After that shower we were pretty much almost set.   We got our car seat/stroller combination,  pack and play,  booster chair (in place of a high chair) amongst many other smaller necessities.

Thanks again Loretta, Christina and Nikki for a memorable day!   Can't wait to introduce you to Baby Benedict!

NIU Gopher Football

Erin and the kids came home for my shower and since the Gophers were playing Northern Illinois, we had extended an invitation for Erin and Adam to join us.  Unfortunately Adam wasn't able to come to Minnesota, but Erin made it and joined us at the game.   Laura came and tailgated with us too for a while.

On a side note..... not too often you'll see Laura wearing Maroon and Gold ;-)

Andy's sister Nikki also joined us, unfortunately I wasn't very good at getting a picture of all of us!

Thanks to all of you for coming with.

Baby Shower #1

My Sisters and my Mom put on a baby shower for me on September 26. It was with my entire extended family from both sides and some close family friends. I'm not sure how many people there were, but it had to have been in the 30s.

I am amazed at how generous people can be. Baby Girl Benedict is so lucky to have so many loving people around here and excited to meet her.

Here are some pictures from the day.

Thank you Mom, Erin and Laura for a very nice day! 

Baby Girl Benedict is one lucky girl!  Can't wait for you guys to meet her!

3D Ultrasound

On Thursday, September 9, we went and had a 3D ultrasound done. The company that we went to recently got new technology where they were able to give even better more precise pictures. They are currently the only company in the entire nation using the new product. Andy and I were absolutely amazed at the clarity.

We think we have a potential gymnast on our hands..... her feet were by her head the entire time.