The Benedicts

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Riley's Birthday Party

On Sunday April 15th we were able to celebrate Riley's birthday with the family.

I've always wanted to run a race longer than 5k. Last fall at a Gopher Football game they advertised Goldys 10 mile and from that day on I knew it was something I wanted to do. It was a beautiful race through campus and ended on the 50 yard line at TCF Bank Stadium. My sister Laura and My brother in law Adam also ran it for me.

We were very fortunate to have quite the cheering section. Andy took a few hours off work, Carmen, Andy's Mom, My parents, my sister Erin and her two kids Conor and Riley all came to cheer us on.

It was tough but I can now say I've ran a long race :-)

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

17 Months

I am WELL overdue for some updates... coming soon (I Promise!) No pictures in this post but wanted to get her 17 month information down since I totally ended up missing her 16 month post! :-(

Carmen….

~ Weighs about 25 pounds. I just mentioned last night that I think she might be thinning out a bit around her waist as some clothes don’t seem to fit her like they used to.

~ Still wears size 3 diapers.

~ Has initiated potty training. She will tell us most of the time when she has to go poopy, however that could mean she has to go poopy or potty and she may have already gone in her diaper. We have gotten to the potty a few times and she’s gone and gotten pretty excited. She’s still young but we are going to continue to work on it.

~ Has 12 teeth.

~ Continues to LOVE swimming.

~ seems to love the bath however when Mommy gives her a bath she loses interest fast and wants to be done.

~ Is still doing well at daycare. We were chosen as the May Family of the Month.   All that truly means is we brought in pictures and information about our family and it will be posted on the bulletin board for the month. Still fun!

~ Currently in a Mommy phase. Most of the time wants Mommy to hold her and play with her. If I’m not around she’s just fine.

~ Is talking up a storm. Current words: Mama, Dada, Milk, Book, Shoe, Sock, More, Please, Love you…. attempts anything we ask her to

~ Favorite words right now are “OH NO” and “Owie” Although she doesn’t use owie in the right context.

Carmen – Mommy can’t believe another month has passed and you are now a full on active and energetic toddler with a “spongelike” brain taking everything in! You continue to amaze us each and every day with what you do and say!   You are growing and changing so much.

We are so grateful and blessed to have such a smart and healthy girl!

Happy 17 Months Carmen Rose!!!

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Happy Birthday Riley!

Today is our Niece/Cousin Riley's 2nd Birthday!

Happy Birthday Riley! We Hope you have a great day!

We Love You!!!

Monday, April 9, 2012

Tired Girl

The aftermath of a long day yesterday = tired girl tonight. We had swimming lessons tonight and while I was getting some things together I turned on Mickey Mouse for Carmen to watch. I went into the living room to find this:

Happy Easter

I am a day late but hope everyone had a WONDERFUL Easter!

We had a very fun filled day of family, multiple egg hunts and of course good food.

Here are some pictures of Carmen looking for Eggs that the Easter Bunny hid at home.

We also had an Egg Hunt with the Skala Extended Family and kids in Owatonna. Carmen thoroughly enjoyed looking for eggs over and over and also enjoyed the playground.