Auntie Elyse Comes to Visit!

Tia Elyse and Benton Reunited!

One of the best things about Benton being home is having family come and visit.  It's a very different sensation to have your family visit your child at home and not in the sterile NICU environment.  For example, sitting with Benton while having your morning cup of coffee - possible at home but not possible in the NICU due to restrictions.  Having my little sister come to see Benton at home was such a treat!  Not only was I able to see my little sis and my soon-to-be niece (hint: my sister is pregnant with Benton's cousin) but I could see the joy on my sister's face when she got to hold Benton for the first time. 

Staring at eachother

As many of you know my family was ever-present during our difficult time on the NICU roller coaster and my sister was a very important part of my family support system.  She had been there from the beginning but she had been unable to hold Benton until now.  It was truly a special moment to get to see them together especially since each time she hugged Benton it was like Benton got to hug his cousin too!  It is such a joy to see my sister with my beloved son and watching her with Benton made it all the more clear that she is going to be a terrific mom.  We can't wait until her daughter is born in November and Benton has another cousin to play with :)

Feeding my little man

With my sister visiting we spent a lot of time with our little man and since she is an amazing photographer we took the time to have some family portraits and classic "naked baby" pictures done.  I don't have all of them yet, but here is a glimpse at a few of the awesome pics my sister took:

Sisters loving on Benton

My little cutie!

Little Stud Muffin!

Family Portrait