One Year and Ten Months Old

I did it again: I buzzed Ben's hair off! He's just SO cute when you can see all of his facial features in such a pronounced way. When he has his long, glorious curls, it just makes his striking adorability less noticeable! The funniest thing this time is that he knows his hair is gone. I wish you could all see and talk to him about it!

So Cute...

One Year and Nine Months Old

Ben is talking in two and three word phrases now! He loves to read books and go to the library. He is learning to count, along with Daniel, in English and in Spanish. He wants to be outside all the time. His current favorite thing to do is to get a bottle of water out of the fridge, open it with his teeth, take a drink, and then dump the rest on the floor. Oh, the joy!

One Year and Eight Months Old

One Year and Seven Months

Go ahead, we laughed at him too.

One Year and Six Months Old

Benjamin was very popular with his cousins! Who am I kidding, Ben is popular with everyone. He's just that cute!

Benna Benna Boo Boo Boo

Blowing Kisses

Hammin' it up!

Peek A Boo

"I'm going to get you!"

Cuteness!

One Year and Five Months Old

Benjamin is jabbering all the time these days. He really can talk! He reminds me of Emma, one of the girls I took care of in Virginia. She talked non-stop, but it was nearly impossible to understand what she said!! Benjamin's speech is even harder to decipher. :-) Ben has gained a great dislike for his high chair. He always wants to sit in a regular chair now! Ben is much like Daniel; he wants to be outside all the time. It's a battle to get him in the house when we get home in the evening and especially if we have been outside playing. Ben points to his nose, hair, belly, ear, eye, and teeth on command, and speaks the words -though he does not say the words clearly. Rick, our neighbor is trying to teach him body words like clavicle, scapula, humerus, phalanges, etc... It is very funny! Ben likes to rearrange the furniture! Ben loves to dance and sing. He is a real cutie pie and oh so much fun!!!

One Year and Four Months Old-Post 2!

He's just about too cute for words!

Oh, don't you just want to squeeze him?!

One Year and Four Months Old

Ben is constantly on the move. He aims stright for the stairs everytime we forget to put the gate up, now he can go up and down by himself! He loves to eat! He loves books and reading. He doesn't say many words, but I think it's because he had so many ear infections in a row. He is beginning to speak more clearly and says new words every day. He is pretty agressive with his affection, especially with his brothers! We are teaching him to be more gentle!

One Year and Three Months Old

Benjamin is growing up! He walks everywhere and climbs up and down the stairs. He knows some sign language and uses it in conjunction with the spoken words now. It's very cool!

This little boy is a blessing! He is quite often found right in the big middle of everything - we all like him there!

One Year and Two Months Old

Benjamin is growing up so quickly. Time flies by and I cannot keep up! Ben loves to play with Daniel and Ethan is one of his favorite comforters. He loves being one of the boys and especially being the center of attention!

Little Benna Loves His Daddy

Just before I shot this photo, Ben had his arms around Walter, giving him a hug and he leaned his head on Walter's back. It was an immensely sweet moment.

Happy New Year!

Benjamin got a haircut for the New Year!

Also Known As...

CANDY CANE BOY:

One Year and One Month Old

Benjamin is a walking, talking, laughing, and dancing toddler. This fall has been pretty rough on him with ear infection after ear infection and then pneumonia, but he is doing much better now (knock wood) and has been a total delight through it all.

Benjamin loves music and a good dance beat. He raises the roof, sings and dances! He says, "Wow!" all the time! He finally calls me mama, but has brought home the old saying, "be careful what you ask for..." At two am, "MAMA!" is not nearly as appealing as I thought it might be! Benjamin loves kisses and hugs and especially loves his brothers! It's amazing to see him imitate them and strive to be just like Daniel (the horror! KIDDING!!).

Ben Loves Grandma and Grandpa!

Ben has very much enjoyed having Grandma and Grandpa here from Virginia.

Proof That He Walks!

Happy First Birthday to Benjamin