Welcome Bennett Scott.

On Friday, February 15th, 2013, I was pregnant. 

Friday, I wrapped up my last day of work. 

Friday, Kyle came home from academy for a three day weekend. 

Friday night, Kyle and I played  Battleship 

and decided to stay up until 11 because we are so hip like that.

And in the middle of that Friday night, I started having contractions, drove to the hospital, and welcomed our second son all within two hours.

I had no concept of how long or short my "laboring" should be...But all of a sudden my contractions were strong and fast and we needed to be going to the hospital STAT. 

(Stat means now!) 

We pulled into the parking lot at 4:45am, and precious baby boy graced us with his presence at 5:22am. No time for drugs, no time for an IV, no time for Carolyn to take a shower (she missed it), no time to meet the doctor or nurses...

There was time for Kyle to do an extra loop around the Garces traffic circle. It just wouldn't be my husband if he didn't continue with his I'm-so-hilarious traditions. And I was in between contractions so my sense of humor and patience hadn't totally been obliterated.

And on Saturday, February 16th, 2013, at 5:22am, after two contractions and four breaths of pushing... 

Bennett Scott Underwood was born. 

He was 20 1/2 inches and 8 pounds 15 ounces. Our beautiful miracle. 

With the umbilical cord wrapped and knotted twice, the doctor told Kyle he should play the lottery that day. 

I still look at my handsome boy and stare in awe of the beauty of the Lord... 

overwhelmed with thankfulness for giving Bennett life.

Bennett miraculously came into this big world 

and immediately began to change our little one.

The Lord is so, so good. The day held some heavy news that shook us up. 

But the Lord is good. And we gripped tightly to that truth.

Sweet brotherly love...Expressed with head patting, innocent poking, squirming, ignoring, and a lot of nervous laughter. 

Welcome Bennett Scott. 

Your arrival was beautiful. 

The Lord's timing was gorgeous.

Hello Graham.

Welcome to 1 and 1/2 years! 
You are at the most adorable and precious stage right now. You very busy developing, and showing off, your very own personality, sense of humor, and endearing quirks. 

Loves: trucks, airplanes, cars, basketball, fire trucks, cooking, putting, trains, magnets, candles, flowers, cleaning and putting things away, and being outside! 
You also have a new love of dipping everything in sauces. You go to the fridge and ask for ketchup and mustard. You even dip your fruit in them...

Also, this just in, you have favorite clothes that you like to wear. I think you've worn your orange vest 4 days in a row this week...And you want to wear your truck and guitar pajamas everyday. You even fish these near-and-dear pieces out of the dirty clothes...

Oh, Grahamy. You are an absolute joy. 
We are figuring out your language. You understand everything and want to say so much...
You are growing, growing, growing and I want to soak up every 
story time, bug chase, wagon ride, wrestle match, 
and night time prayer as you grab my hand and say "p p p" to pray again...

Love you, sweet boy.
I never knew I could love so much.

Baby Love

February sure came quickly... The time came to celebrate the new life that was due to come into this world. It was time to eat, drink, and spread some love to Baby2. 

Katie really out did herself...I mean, I knew the afternoon would be delightful and delicious. But it was seriously one of my favorite days ever. 

I felt incredibly honored and loved and spoiled. I still think about it and smile...

There were other sweet friends not pictured at the par-tay. And it was a joyous occasion.

Straight out of a magazine. Stunning decor, fabulous friends, delicious food, 

generous gifts, and lovely conversation and laughter. 

 My absolute favorite things bundled into one splendid shower.

Thank you K.C.Cunningham...and Megan. and Ally. and Shelbey. and Julie...

You sure know how to spoil a girl.