Summer Fun

As this summer draws to a close, I am trying to think less about the fact I only have 11 more days until I go back to work and more about how lucky I am to still have 11 more days to spend with my family before I have to go back to work.  And how much we have gotten to do this summer.  And that I only have to work 10 weeks before I get a week off to spend with Ben!  And then my mind drifts off to ways I can become independently wealthy......

Take me swimming every day and I'll sleep for 7 hours
every night! ;-)

Okay - so first of all, a huge congratulations to my friend Rachel - she got a job at USC as the women's basketball athletic trainer.  Hooray!  Although I am not thrilled that she is going to be a Trojan, I am stoked that she is back on the west coast.  I cannot wait for her to meet Ben and I hope that he gets to spend lots of time with the amazing person that I get to call my friend!!

Speaking of friends, Jonnie is a great friend and got me this really cool pool float for my birthday.  Ben l-o-v-e-s it!!  He got in the water, laid back and just chilled for over 30 minutes!  He did occasionally kick those little legs and let out a scream of excitement.  How cute is he!?!



That sure is one happy boy for being at the
doctor's office!

Benjamin had his 4 month check up this week.  He is 15 lbs 2 oz and 25 inches.  He can roll over both ways with ease, he is starting to lift up his chest, he is starting to grab things, he is laughing real laughs and he continues to amaze me every single day. 

So that's really all I have in the exciting world of the Winget's!  OH - I finally saw a movie in the theatres again.  Before I tell you which movie, let me explain.  I joined a workout group called Stroller Strides - it's awesome and I'm going to miss it when I go back to work!  It's a group of mommies and we all bring our kiddos in their strollers and do a workout around the mall.  No - not just power walking...she works us hard and I couldn't believe how sore I was after the first week!  Okay - so the group occasionally has Mommy's Night Out, so I decided to join for the dinner & movie.  With all the hype, how could a group of women not go see Magic Mike?  Hahaha!  Good thing there was good conversation with other momma's to come from the night.  I cannot believe movies are $9.50 now!!! 

The family has shared their Florida pictures, so here are a few more...

The family reunion picture...fun times!



Ben hanging out with cousin Melissa.

That's one good looking family! ;-)

The boys in the pool.

That is one sour face for being on the beach...
he'll learn...oh...he'll learn! 

Ben and his buddy Veronica.

Our family - Daytona 2012

And some random Ben updates...



But why would I want to stand on my own when you
can carry me??

Practicing the tongue roll while catching up on TV.

Lifting that big 'ol head!  And the drool is beginning......

Resisting sleep.  Benjamin was awake for 15 1/2 hours
this day - with only one 10 minute nap.....



Which must have led to delirium, because Ben started
sucking on my cheek...haha!

Wubba is helping Ben enjoy the car a little more!

WWE live.....ahhh yeah.  Actually, it was way too overwhelming for him
and we had to leave early.  Luckily we were in a theatre box that made for
an easy exit when things got too loud!

Not sure what it is about it, but I love this photo!

Hehe!



Standing more and more - enjoying his bouncy seat!