Paternity leave

With our previous two babies, 

Ben was never able to take off work for more than a day or two.  

It was hard being alone in the hospital those first nights, 

and going solo at home, but we survived.  

I think those experiences have helped us appreciate

 the last 4 weeks that much more.  

You see, Ben's new employer offers paternity leave for one month!

I can't begin to tell you how amazing it has been!

We have been able to create some great memories as a family.

For instance...

Harrison smiled for Ben for the first time a few weeks ago! 

 And noooo, these were NOT gas related people.

  I think these photos show that fact.

To be honest, I have been a little jealous of Ben that our boys are pretty much "Daddy's boys."

(They only come to me for the food).

But I wouldn't take away these bonding moments they've had for the world...

especially with Harrison. 

 I mean, come on!  It's just so darn sweet.  Look at that little face.

 (Harrison's too)   hehe

Here are some of those bonding moments I was talking about.

Thanks to paternity leave, we've been able to go to the zoo as a family...

get eaten by hungry....HUNGRY hippos...

see a depressed Polar Bear...

go on crazy awesome slides...

 We also visited the grounds at the Seattle Temple together.

It was such a gorgeous day and we made some great memories.

I may be a bit biased, 

but there's nothing hotter than this man with a baby.

So thanks, Microsoft.

You treat a lady right.