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Author: Chip Bennett
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One Year Anniversary!
Today is a very important day for our little family: July 3, 2007 is the one year anniversary of my first date with Stephanie.
What an amazing year it has been! I never imagined that in a year’s time I would have the family I have always wanted, that in becoming a husband and father I would finally fulfill some of my deepest desires.
In the time we have had together, Stephanie has shown herself to be the one person with whom I was destined to be, forever – and she has become my best friend, my confidant, my motivation, my heart, and my life. With her, we have the greatest blessing in the world, in our Lily.
I couldn’t imagine life without either of them, and I am so happy and privileged and blessed that God has directed our steps to reach this point in our lives. I know this has been but one year in a lifetime of years, but it is still significant to me (not to mention, it is by far my longest relationship – sad as that may sound).
Tonight, especially, I am the happiest man alive. Stephanie, baby, I love you!
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Lily is One Month Old!
Yesterday, Lily turned one month old! Where has the time gone already? To mark the event, Lily has a new, One-Month Old photo album.
It is amazing to see how much she has changed and developed, in just one month. Here she is, a few hours after birth:
Lillian swaddled, a few hours after birth.
Photo © Chip Bennett, all rights reserved.And here she is, at one month old:
Lillian, one month old.
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Here’s adorable, little Lily in all her cuteness.
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Lily is getting more and more expressive. She is also getting more and more red hair!
Photo © Chip Bennett, all rights reserved.
Lily is still slowly learning about her arms and legs and hands and feet. She is getting really good at sucking on her fist, and occasionally, she will figure out how to suck on her thumb.
Photo © Chip Bennett, all rights reserved.
Mommy caught this picture, after both Lily and Daddy had a very long day.
Photo © Chip Bennett, all rights reserved.Finally, this last photo was taken a few days ago, but it (finally) shows just how well our cute, adorable, sweet, little Lily can demonstrate the Bennett Lip:
The Bennett Lip, in full effect
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Catching Up On Lily Pics
I apologize for being remiss in keeping everyone updated on Lily’s pictures. I have been taking them, just haven’t uploaded recently. As of this morning, I should be all caught up. Below are some highlights from the most recent pictures added to her Newborn Set (Tuesday brings the beginning of her One-Month Old set!).
Daddy’s chest remains Lily’s favorite place to sleep. Lily is always so kissable, but especially so when she snuggles her head right up underneath Daddy’s chin.
Photo © Chip Bennett, all rights reserved.
On this day, Lily had another new experience: her first bath at home. Here, she is cozy, comfy, and clean after her bath.
Photo © Chip Bennett, all rights reserved.
Lily continues to sleep in the most adorable poses!
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At only three weeks old here, she is already getting so big!
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Certain Bennett genes are incredibly prominent with Lily; for instance, she definitely inherited the Bennett Lip. This picture is the closest I’ve come to documenting her ability to demonstrate it.
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It is a bit blurry, but here is Lily demonstrating her adorable “just woke up, disoriented, and hungry” look. This is the look that I see everytime I wake her up to change her diaper before her feeding.
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Usually, Lily remains a very peaceful sleeper.
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But this look is usually accompanied by various forms of grunting – and it usually indicates either that she is taking after her Daddy, passing gas, or that she is leaving her Daddy another diaper gift.
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Often, Lily likes to lay awake, chomping away on her binky. Though, as she learns that her hands are attached and that she can control them, she alternates between trying to hold her binky in her mouth, and pushing it out – the latter resulting in a very ticked-off baby!
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But how can you not fall absolutely in love with a baby girl as cute as Lily?
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OYB May 21
Today´s reading:
OT: I Samuel 29-31
NT: John 11:55-57, John 12:1-12
Ps: Psalm 118:1-18
Pr: Proverbs 15:24-26Gospel Thread – OT:
No direct gospel references in today’s OT reading.
Gospel Thread – NT:
13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” 14 Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it, as it is written, 15 “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion; see, your king is coming, seated on a donkey’s colt.” 16 At first his disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that they had done these things to him.
John 12:13-16 (NIV)
Per the NIV footnotes, see Psalm 118:25-26 and Zechariah 9:9.
Gospel Thread – Psalms/Proverbs:
The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.
Psalm 118:14 (NIV)
This chapter will more directly relate to Messiah as it continues.
The One Year Bible Blog´s comments for today.
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OYB May 20
Today´s reading:
OT: I Samuel 26-28
NT: John 11:1-54
Ps: Psalm 117
Pr: Proverbs 15:22-23The One Year Bible Blog´s comments for today.
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OYB May 19
Today´s reading:
OT: I Samuel 24-25
NT: John 10:22-42
Ps: Psalm 116
Pr: Proverbs 15:20-21Gospel Thread – OT, NT, Psalms/Proverbs:
There are some gospel references in today’s readings, but I am too exhausted to type them today…
The One Year Bible Blog´s comments for today.
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WebNursery is Up
Just a quick note to let everyone know that Lily’s WebNursery is up, with the photos visible. It seems that only two of the poses are showing; I’m working on that.
Lily is still up to her adorable ways. Last night she took a nap on my chest (I was somewhat shy of full consciousness, myself), and Princess decided that she wanted to join us, too:
Sleeping with two Princesses
Photo © Chip Bennett, all rights reserved.(Princess has been doing so well with Lily being here. She is sometimes curious of the new, little creature living with her; but for the most part, she ignores her. It is obvious that she misses getting the majority of the attention, but she still gets enough to know that we still love her.)
I can’t get over how precious Lily is when she is asleep. Her sleep poses just fascinate me. Here are two from today:
Lily is cute even while sleeping
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OYB May 18
Today´s reading:
OT: I Samuel 22-23
NT: John 10:1-21
Ps: Psalm 115
Pr: Proverbs 15:18-19Gospel Thread – OT:
No direct gospel reference in today’s OT reading.
Gospel Thread – NT:
14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. 17 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”
John 10:14-18 (NIV)
Jesus’ metaphor speaks for itself.
Gospel Thread – Psalms/Proverbs:
No direct gospel reference in today’s Psalms/Proverbs reading.
The One Year Bible Blog´s comments for today.
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Lillian’s First Foto Prints
Today Lillian’s First Foto prints came in the mail. Here are a couple of my favorites. First, the most adorable picture, ever:
Next, a picture I’m quickly falling in love with – Lily laying on my hand:
Lillian’s First Foto poses. See the entire set.
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