Determined!

Ben is a pretty picky eater these days. However, give him a few of his favorite foods and he won't leave a scrap behind. A few of his favorite foods these days are banana's (Nana's), crackers, cheerios, and as we found out on Thanksgiving, Sweet Potatoes (thanks Uncle Steve!). He actually picked up his plate tonight to lick up leftover Sweet Potatoes - where does he learn that?! See him in action below with another of his favorites....

I see a couple left in there...

I think I've got one!

Darn it! Only crumbs!

Maybe I can get at them this way...

First Haircut

We took Ben to get his very first haircut a few weeks ago. He was pretty brave, and did quite well with it.

Ok, what's going on here?

I'm not too sure about this...

Maybe if I sit really still I won't lose my ear.

Those are kid-safe scissors, right?

Whew! All Done! Yes I look cute, but can we go home now?

Ben's 1st Birthday Party!

Ben has a lot of people who love him and helped him celebrate his very 1st birthday this last Sunday. He had cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and great-grandparents all there to cheer him on, and he sure had a good time.

When it came time to open presents....

he had no shortage of help!

All of these presents sure can get overwhelming!

It didn't take him long to get into the spirit of things.
"Ok, what's next?!"

CAKE TIME

All right, I've got my party hat on, where's my cake?

Hmmm...

Not bad...

Can I have another piece please?

You know it's a good party when....

There's refreshments!




There's Costumes!
(yes, costumes, but only at the best parties...)




You play Spin-the-Bottle.

There's presents!!

There's Cake!


Happy Birthday to Ben and Ethan.

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY BENJAMIN!

November 7, 2006
8lbs 2oz, 201/2 inches

It's so hard to believe a year has gone by. A year like no other for your Mom and Dad. Since you came in to our lives a year ago, words can't describe the joy you've brought us. From your adorable cheeks, to your beautiful smile, and those blue eyes sparkling with humor, we love every part of you.


3 Months

Thank you for reminding us to find joy in discovering new things.


6 Months

Thank you for making us laugh every day!


9 Months

Thank you for being our silly little boy!


One Year!

Stats: 19lbs 13oz

29 1/2 inches

Thank you for blessing our lives.