Thursday, September 26, 2013

Ohio Vacation!

Back in June, we went to Ohio for a nice week-long vacation. It was great to have everyone together, and it was so fun have the kids together!


Tough guys!





It was relaxing and crazy all at the same time! We miss everyone, and although I'm disappointed it's taken me this long to put up a few pictures from our trip, I'm excited that now we'll be seeing everyone again very soon - at Thanksgiving!

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

18 Months!

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One and a Half Years Old - 24 lbs, 12 oz. and 31.8" tall
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Ben turned 18 months old today! These last 6 months have gone by so quickly. He has changed so much, but continues to be the sweetest, silliest, most charming little boy! 

Since it's been awhile since an update, here are a few things he's been up to!
  • Walking! 
  • Started talking!
  • Still loves to build with blocks
  • Throwing and catching balls
  • He loves the playground and the swings
  • Loves picking out a book and climbing into our laps
  • He loves his baths now - and refuses to be dried off (or clothed!) after
  • Loves helping to get himself dressed (and undressed!)
  • He loves giving kisses and hugs - sometimes he even grabs your face to plant one on you!
  • He sits in a booster chair now and doesn't drink from sippy cups anymore!
  • He loves food! He is almost always hungry, so it's a good thing he likes a lot of healthy things!
  • He loves animals - pretty much all kinds but especially birds, dogs, and most recently frogs
  • Buttons! He plays with his buttons at least once a day - they are by far his favorite thing!
  • He does not like seeing or hearing us get hurt. It makes him very sad.
  • He does not like saying goodbye to daddy in the mornings. Neither does daddy.

He is such a funny and loving kid. We are so lucky that he's in our family.