
Benjamin Thomas is finally here! Our first Nephew is happy, healthy, and just getting over Jaundice.
He was born on Friday the 13th of May at 8:11am in the morning, 7lbs 15oz and 21 inches long.
We think he is the most perfect little person we’ve ever seen!
We haven’t had the chance to meet him in person yet, but the plane tickets are purchased and he’ll be 3 weeks old by then!
“All he knows of the world is what you show him.” -Mad Men
I wish Kelly (sis-in-law), her husband Scott, and little Ben lived closer, and I hope that Scott’s career in the military doesn’t take them further away than they already are out in Oklahoma, and we get a chance to be a big part in little Ben-Jammin’s life.

This will only be my second time on a plane and of course I’m really nervous considering there’s a layover on each flight. So 2 take-offs and 2 landings to get there, and 2 take-offs and 2 landings on the return flight. Eeeek. Really not looking forward to that, at all.
We’ll be gone for 5 days, which was originally just for a weekend, but decided to stay for a little longer, and I’m glad about that! 5 days of adorable baby-ness?
I haven’t changed a diaper or been around a baby this little in a very, VERY long time. Since Lowell has been talking about wanting to have kids, like NOW, this should be a pretty good eye-opener for him on what babies are like. From the talks we’ve had I’m pretty sure he think they come out as 1 or 2 year olds. lol
I know he’ll be a really great dad, and I can’t wait to have children with him! Since the arrival of baby Ben, it’s been a pretty constant, “Lets have a baby.” around here. As soon as this dang house is done and finished (should be starting it any day now!), I think we’ll probably start trying. :)

Once we have some room, and a yard…things will be so much better! I’ll be less stressed from no longer being surrounded by stuff everywhere. This tiny little apartment is just packed with almost every inch of space with STUFF, there’s only small foot and half walk-way space. Don’t get the wrong impression that I’m a pack-rat or hoarder or something, I’m definitely not. We just took 5 bags to Goodwill yesterday. This place is just so small!
Lowell always comments about how he ever let me pick this place to live, and I always have to remind him about location, location, location. It’s close to stores, I got a job within a week of moving here within 5 minute walking distance, and lots of places to eat near by, etc.
Things will definitely be so much better once we get this house. There’s a HUGE kitchen, a HUGE great room, a HUGE master bedroom for us, a loft for additional space which we’ve already talked about possible turning into a 4th bedroom if we have more than 2 kids! I just can’t wait. August seriously can’t come fast enough! I’m ready to move in and finally be settled and have a place to call our own!
As soon as they start on it, I’m sure I’ll try and update with photos as much as I can!

I can’t wait.
Welcome to the world little baby Ben. Uncle Lowell and Auntie Erin can’t wait to meet you, and hold you, and take care of you, and be a part of your life!
With all the love in the world, from Indianapolis, IN, hugs and kisses are ready and waiting just for you!
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