7/14/08 - New Bouncy Chair

Benjamin loves to hang out in his new rock and roll bouncy chair. Rock on dudes!

7/8/08 - Ben's First Visit with Great Grandma

Ben is Grandma's 18th Great Grandchild. Grandma was absolutely elated to meet Ben and loves to hold him! She kept saying he is perfect and I do have to agree with her!

7/5/08 - Ben's First Trip to Ojeda's

Ben made his first trip to Ojeda's (one of our favorite Mexican restaurants). We met Grandma and Grandpa there and introduced the little munchkin to some of the best salsa in town and a signature dish... Enchiladas de Fajitas.

7/5/08 - Ben's Old Home (For the First Two Weeks of His Life)

We moved in with my parents Friday, 7/4 and came back to our home Saturday, 7/5 to finish up a few things. After we finished the house, we headed to our neighborhood pool for some fun in the sun and to cool off. We have found if we put Ben under some shade he LOVES to be outside in the warm weather.

6/25/08 - The Proud Grandparents

The grandparents come to visit Ben in the hospital. This is Grandma and Grandpa Ekenberg's 3rd grandchild and Grandma and Grandpa Brickler's 1st! Let the spoiling begin.

6/24/08 - Uncle Chris, Aunt Kristen and Cousins Brady and Brook

6/23/08 - Ben's First Bath

While I was in recovery Ben was getting his first bath. He adores getting his hair washed.

6/23/08 - Benjamin's Journey Into the World!

Eric and I arrived at the hospital on Sunday, June 22 at 6 p.m. We got into our labor and delivery room at 7 p.m. (we would have gotten into our room earlier however, we waited for a room with a flat screen TV...because that is important! LOL.) The nurses began inducing me at 8 p.m. and started patosin at 4:30 a.m. The doctor brok my water at 8:15 a.m. and let the games begin. Contractions were in full effect. I got an epideral at 11:30 a.m. and all was well. Contractions continued to peek and where 1 minute apart. By 3:30 p.m. I was stuck at 5 cm and not making any progress so the decision was made to have a C-section. By 4 pm. I was on the operating table and at 4:38 p.m., Benjamin Robert Brickler made his appearance into the world. He weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. and is 20" long ande came out with a full head of dark wavy hair (clearly taking after his mother's side). He is absolutly perfect and we are thrilled he is here!