Bennett "The Beast" Sherck @ 13 weeks old...

 

Tomato Sirens

A note from me, Brady.

Daddy left early on Saturday for his annual trip up to Canada for his fly-in fishing trip with Gpa and Cousin Mark. We had all weekend to play outside but NOOO, the weather was horrible!  These super loud horns kept going off over and over again.  Because we were so scared and crying, Mom said we had to go in the basement to be safe.  We talked about the tornado sirens, about why it was important to be in the basement but, I looked at Mom and said "well, tell the tomato to go away!!!!"  She said if she had the masterwoman powers she would have.

We stayed inside a lot this weekend and were a little cooped up.  Mom was trying to get pictures of me & Bennett together which is a challenge because we're both on the moooove!  A couple pic examples below...not easy, I guess to get a good picture. Right, Mommy?

Take 1



Take 2

Here is a picture of us hanging together in the basement when all of the bad storms were passing. I was taking care of Bennett while Mom was drinking her glass of wine.

Brothers

I was bored as heck this weekend, so Mom and I did a lot of PRETENDING.  We played house and I was the princess, Bennett was the puppy and Mom was the Daddy.  Mom said it's not too cool for me to be the princess but I don't get what the big deal is...in the pic below, we were preending to be camping/fishing.  I caught a green block on the fishing pole and wouldn't have seen it unless I had my headlamp.


Typical Brady

 Last Friday before Dad left on his trip, I saw Daddy give Mom a huge, big, passionate kiss!  I asked Mom "Mom, can I try that?"  She responded to me that I couldn't. Hmmm. Wonder why not?!?

I've also gotten in a little bit of trouble lately.  Because I'm talking like a 5 yr old, I'm starting to say some things that are a little naughty such as "you're stupid" & "you have a fat head."  Mommy & Daddy have been getting very angry at me when I say these things but I don't think I quite understand why I can't say them, but I know I need to stop it because I've been seeing smoke come out of Mama's ears.  Also...I've been much more picky at the dinner table at night as well and will often say "Mom, I don't like X (potatoes), X (potatoes) will make you sick"

Oh boy. I'll learn someday.

My first day of school - I love Shelli (so far)

Yesterday was my first day at daycare!  Brady has been telling me all the things we do at Shelli's house like "we eat fish sticks, play outside and eat cereal"   I found out yesterday, he was right! I spent the day just taking it all in: Curious kids in my face,  I met little puppy Bailey, played outside, napped, drank bottles and went in Shelli's swing (that I love much more than the one at my house)  I figure the routine of school may not be too bad...

Shelli, are you always this nice?  Shelli told Mom yesterday that I did a great job for my first day...but Mom is convinced she was lying through her teeth!  (The exact reason we love Shelli - I don't think Momma wants to know the truth:)

Later,
Bennett


Brady, Shelli and Bennett



My First Fishing Opener on Gull Lake - 2011

Hey all, it's me B-man.

Last weekend was fishing opener and my Dad took me fishing on the boat! It was a blast - so much fun that I completely skipped my nap on Sunday. I sure slept well Sunday night...

I've posted a few of my favorite pictures. Thanks Daddy for teaching me the right spots, how to "watch the bobber" and "feed the fish snakes" well, thats what I call worms.  I had so much fun.  On the drive home, Mom asked me if I was hungry and if I wanted to stop to eat dinner.  I looked at her with a sad face and said "I don't want to eat, I want to go fishing"

Dad - I cant wait for the years to come!

Fish on!



Brady Sherck, the Fishing Guide "Dad, go there!"

I like fishing but I really didn't want to touch the Shark fish (walleye)

12 weeks old tomorrow and school on Monday:(

Bennett 12 weeks

Mother's Day 2011

I feel like the luckiest Mother on the planet today - celebrating Mommyhood to the best boys in the world!  Being a Mommy is the best gift ever, but the gifts (pictures below) are great too!

Mother's Day Gift #1: Bill & Brady made Mama a Garden!

Finished product - now, need to figure out what veggies to plant!



New necklace - AWESOME!







Life is too short - a Bday visit to see Gma & Gpa Hollywood!



Essersizing



Whew, we're baaaack!  We had a great trip to California to surprise Gma for her birthday and she was sooo happy she SOBBED and SOBBED!  The two hours of Bennett screaming on the airplane there was TOTALLY worth it, right mom? We had such a great time relaxing by the pool and hanging out, we took sooo many pictures and wanted to share some of the best with you!  Thanks Gma & Gpa Hollywood for the great time - when can we come again? 

The first video here, turn up the volume. It's hard to see but this is what Brady wanted to do with Gma every day - essersizing!  They would go on the treadmill and then lift weights together!

Went to park...whew, it was a hot one

Brady Michael - 29 months

Lulu & Sadie

We went out for eye cream!

Stroller Rides

Lunch with Gma & Gpa for Gmas Bday!



Hands full, beer full.

Cute bunch...

Gma with the chunka

Bennett 11 weeks

Mr Blue Eyes by the pool



Lu - the dog that smiles

Before...

 

After...Happy Bday Gma!

Brothers

Tub Time

And...a LOT of pool time!!  The weather was 85-90 degrees and sunny the entire time.  It was so nice, we even extended our trip another two days which was great!  Clearly Mom is taking advantage of the end to her maternity leave!

My swimming instructor

Need a life jacket because I'm FEARLESS

We need to sign up for lessons, right mom?



Gpa & me (brady) chillin

 

Chunka Dunk



I'm now a world traveler



Picture this walking into the airport from the parking garage: Mom, a baby bjorn on the front with Bennett and a full backpack on the back. She is pushing me in the stroller, with one hand, pulling a huge duffle bag with the other hand.  Some people looked at Mom and thought she was crazy.  Some looked at her an felt bad and...some looked at her with pure amazement.  What else do we need to conquer? If we can travel to Los Angeles and make it, where next?







Formula: The Cure All? One Week Left & Counting...

A note from Mom...

 From previous posts, we've mentioned that we have a little fussy baby on our hands with Bennett. It has been exhausting and tiring and after trying several things within my diet and a very fussy baby on the plane ride to California, we started Bennett on Formula 6 days ago. Selfishly I need more sleep and with one more week left of maternity leave, I figured trying formula was worth a shot!  We may be speaking too soon - but believe Bennett has been less fussy, gassy and in general more content. He is now able to sit by himself for short periods without being held and is not grunting like a pig as much as before!  This is a huge step as our little feisty monster is growing up...we've also seen many more smiles which is so awesome!

Smiley Boy

I have over-produced breast milk for the little Beast but assume that he has some type of allergy that is too hard for us to figure out. We know it is not dairy (I was on a no-dairy diet), but could be wheat.  I am not patient enough to figure it out so THANK THE LORD for formula and a baby that slept from 10:30-4pm on Thursday night.  Maybe there's hope?  Even though it may kill me to throw away almost 650oz of liquid gold mama's milk that I have stored up, I'm willing to do it to make our munchkin settled and happy!

So, you're asking - is MOM ready to head back to work?  I feel like the time has flown by - SO FAST.  I think everyone says that, but with very little sleep and napping during the day makes the days go by even quicker.  I am ready to head back to work to start a routine in our lives and for Bennett to join Brady at Shelli's for daycare. I'll assume in no time she'll whip him into shape, right Shelli?

Thinking, just thinking about being content

Loves bath time! Bennett 10.5 weeks old





My NEW buddy Connor

I am so excited.  I have a new friend and his name is Connor Purdy. He was born 8 weeks after I was and I went to meet him the other day. He is one tiny dude.  He doesn't know it yet, but we will be good buds.  Because I am huge, I look like a MONSTER compared to him. I will definitely in years to come beat him at any wrestling match and flatten him on the hockey boards, but - never know, he just may beat me on the bball court with a sweet jump shot from around the perimeter.  Only time will tell...until then, Connor - I suggest you start practicing your slap shot.

Congrats to our good friends Mark & Erin!

Catcha on the flip side,
Bennett


My new buddy



Mama Erin & Baby C-Dog

Connor's Daddy holding me (Bennett)

Mr Connor Purdy, world's cutest baby