Happy Birthday Ben!

Happy 1st Birthday, Ben!

Our little man is 1 already! What a year it has been....

Ben had a very fun 1st birthday party with our family and close friends. We had one of the best weather days of the summer, and were able to enjoy a nice day outside. Ben enjoyed opening all of his presents, and loved eating his cake!! Thanks to everyone who celebrated this big milestone with us. We are very grateful to have such a wonderful family and group of friends. Ben is lucky to have so many peolple that care about him!! We are looking forward to all of the fun adventures that the next year will bring!

Ben has been growning and changing right before our very eyes. Last week, he was our sweet Baby Ben. Today, he got a new nickname, Benasaurus Rex :) He is crawling ALL over, climbing up the stairs (trying to corner one of the kitties), and trying to stand wherever he is. He also learned how to ride the 4-wheeler Uncle Brad gave him by himself (although he can't steer yet). As much work as he is now, he is so much fun, and we love him very much! He makes us laugh and smile everyday with his great personality, and his daring new adventures!

Ben is eating all table food, and is down to just a nighttime bottle. His favorite foods are carrots, peas, green beans, turkey burger, ravioli, macaroni & cheese, grilled cheese, watermelon, blueberries, and mandarin oranges. He is a pro at saying "uh-oh" and "no-no", and is also saying "ma-ma" and "da-da", and Daa (for Dog, we think). He also can "meow" like the kittes, and barks like Buck (kind-of). He is very curious, and points everything out to us. He got his 1st haircut, and he loves swimming lessons. He really enjoys goingto daycare, and has made lots of friends there. Oh, and how could I forget, he FINALLY sleeps through the night!!! We couldnt be happier about that :)

*Don't worry, this isnt his swimming lesson...he really does go to a real pool for those!*

Ben's 1st Haircut!!



All done...it wasn't that bad!