Oliver's 4th Birthday



August 7, 2008-Ollie's first day at the Bennett house

Beau and I, after months of parenting classes, home studies, and prepping the house for fostering, finally became licensed foster parents.  We were, of course, very excited and nervous.  Our first call was for a 6 1/2 month old baby boy.  I had 1 hour to prepare for this little man.  He needed a certain bottle type, certain formula, and a specific pacifier.  Will was napping at the time, so I called my dear friend Tina to purchase these items for me.  She so graciously picked up these things and delivered them to me.  Thank you so much Tina.  Since that day, we fell in love with our sweet Oliver.  He and William instantly bonded and were literally inseperable.  Ollie was crawling in no time and I think his motivation for doing so was to keep up with Will.  They played so well together and they provided much entertainment for our family. 



Ollie fit right in with our family and we couldn't imagine ourselves without him.  It was like he had just always been there.  He and William were perfect playmates and loving brothers (except for when they fought over toys or attention).  These two were partners in crime, the dynamic duo, but most of all BROTHERS. 

Going for one of our morning walks. 



At a park for a birthday party.

Snuggle time while watching a movie.

All bundled up before leaving for Church. 

Ollie has always been a tender-hearted, sensitive boy with a huge smile and bright eyes.  When he giggles, you know it's funny because he tends to be kind of a serious boy.  He notices every detail that is often missed by the rest of us.  Oliver teaches me many new things because he takes the time to SEE things where I frequently observe things in passing.  When I have one on one time with him, I am intriqued by his thinking and fond of his heart.  Oliver and I have always had a particularily special bond. 

For his 4th birthday, Oliver requested a chocolate cake with sprinkles.  So, I happily made another one of my pitifully ugly cakes.  I am thankful that they don't care about the appearance of their cakes yet.  I seriously need to learn how to do this.  Maybe SOMEBODY can teach me....Cami. 

Nana and Pop shipped a 2 seater car to New Hampshire for Ollie's gift.  Of course it had to be more than a 1 seater to help reduce the squabbling over turns.  Oliver likes to drive in circles, Will likes to drive quickly in a straight line while looking backwards, and Carter likes to ride as long as Will drives.  The car was a huge hit at our house.    Thank you Nana and Poppy.  Happy Birthday Oliver. 

Blowing out his candles.