Family and BAMA photos

AUGUST 20, 2008

AUGUST 20, 2008
Ben is 10 weeks old now. We went to have our first family portrait made this week. I also decided it would be fun to have some "BAMA" pictures made as well. We took his Alabama gown, football, elephant and pom poms to the studio. I think they turned out great! "ROLL TIDE"!!!! Michael is so excited to have a son to watch football with!

2 Months Old - Ben Chair

AUGUST 9, 2008

Today was a busy day for us. It's Saturday and tomorrow Ben will be two months old. Our neighbor Jean came by this morning for a visit and drug us outside -- and it was so NICE out. We sat in the driveway and watched her grandchildren play. Then when I asked about our other neighbor Jane (who recently had a stroke), Jean convinced me to walk down the street with the bay to visit her. It was a really nice visit.

We then went to the church this afternoon for a baby shower for our Young Adult Minister's wife. Ben was a PERFECT ANGEL. Two pregnant moms at the shower said we made it look easy - HA! They are in for a rude awakening. :-) But Ben was really great and really didn't make a peep for 2 hours. When we got home he was in such a cute outfit and a good mood, I decided to let him sit in his little "Ben" lounge chair and take a few pictures. Below is what we got. Also, I included a super cute picture of my "Silly Monkey" (see onsie below) sitting in our rocking chair!

Whew, what a busy Saturday.... time to settle down and watch the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Thomas & Niki's Wedding

AUGUST 2, 2008

Ben gets to attend his Uncle Thomas's Wedding. Ben is already in love with his Aunt Niki. These are just a couple of shots from before the wedding.

Professional Shots

JULY 23, 2008

Ben is six weeks old. We had a few shots made on my birthday (not planned).
But I thought they turned out pretty good. I LOVE the one of his feet!!!

Random Snapshots

Having a baby is so much FUN and so much WORK. :-) I'm really enjoying motherhood. I had Ben on the bed and decided to take a few pictures of him while he was in a happy mood. These were taken and my mom's house.

Butler Cradle and Cousin Al

Ben meets his cousin Al ..... and immediately SPITS UP (think projectile). :-) I'm not sure how I got Al to hold the baby after that! Ha Ha.



When staying a Gran's house, Ben has the "Butler Craddle" to take naps in. This craddle has been passed around and used by almost all of the Butler grandchildren and great grandchildren.

New Hope- Meeting Family

After arriving in New Hope for the first time in late June. Ben is greeted by a stream of family members who want to meet him. First up are his great grandmothers, "Nan Nan" (Imogene Butler, Jennifer's Dad's Mom) and "Ma Ma" (Jennifer's Mom's Mom). He also meets Aunt Karen, Uncle Albert and Aunt Helen.

Ben is just starting to realize what a large and loving family he has. What a blessing to have so much love surrounding him!

Maw Maw Miller

JULY 5, 2008

Maw Maw Miller and Kieth come to visit! Baby Ben loves his Maw Maw Miller!!!

Sleeping Baby

JUNE 26, 2008
How do you know when Ben is REALLY REALLY asleep?
Hands above head..... enough said. :-)

Camo Outift

JUNE 25, 2008

Uncle Thomas buys his nefew a camo hunting onsie. How cute. There is no way escaping it. They have already turned him into a little man already.

Father's Day

JUNE 15, 2008

Today is Michael's first Father's Day as a new Dad. I dressed Ben in a little "baseball" onsie that said "Dad's Team" on the front. We are all so tired, but found time to snap a few pictures.

Going Home

JUNE 14, 2008
It's time to take baby Ben home from the hospital. We are ready to all get home to our house and own beds.

Hospital Days

Ben has arrived and is ready to meet all his family! Here he meets his "Gran" and "Granddaddy". He also meets "Uncle Thomas" and "Aunt Niki".

Ben is Born

Welcome Benjamin Michael Vollmer to the world! He was born June 10, 2008 at 7:39 AM. He weighed in at 10 lbs 4 oz and was 22 inches long. He had all ten fingers and ten toes... a PERFECT baby. Mom also was just fine. We were so blessed to have a healthy baby boy!