It's Fall Ya'll

A few weekends ago we took Gabriel to his first pumpkin patch, just down the road at Hicklen Farms in Nolensville. We got lots of pumpkins, mums and Indian corn. He is a little too young to get down and play in the pumpkins, but we tried anyway.

My first jog

Really just Gabriel's first pair of jogging shoes. This was the first time I put shoes on him and he didn't mind at all. This picture makes me laugh, because he looks like he just got back from a jog.

3 months

I'm 3 months old! This is a picture of me on 9/23, my 3 month birthday.

Gabriel's 1st beach trip

We are down in Seagrove Beach, FL this week, taking a long family vacation before I go back to work. This is Gabriel's first beach trip, we are staying with his Poppa & Nina (Gabe's dad and step-mom) who live down here. Gabriel did great on his first long road trip and loves being here! He even likes being on the beach:) even though he sleeps the whole time he's out there. We have taken him on a few early morning walks in the carrier and he has setup camp underneath our tailgate tent as well.

We have a thumb sucker

I have been wondering if Gabriel will suck his thumb, like his cousins who love it so much. He had gotten his thumb and part of his fist in his mouth a few times, but just for a few seconds. The other day he was chasing his thumb (as Gabe and I call it) and he got it in his mouth and sucked it for several minutes. He has gotten it a few time since then. I don't know why, but I think it is the sweetest thing!

GBO

September 3rd was Gabriel's first TN Game Day! And the Vols had a victory. Here's to a great season and many years of cheering on the Vols to come.

Smiley

As of 8/26/2011, 2 months and 3 days old: Gabriel Paul Benson Jr weights in at 11 lbs 14 oz and 23 inches long. He is 50 percentile across the board in weight, length and head circumference. The doctor said he is "perfect" but we already knew that:) Here is a cute picture of him and Daddy. He is smiling all the time now, it is the most precious sight!