The Champion Eater

Eating is one of my favorite things to do. My favorite foods are oatmeal, applesauce, peaches and yams. I am pretty easy to please. The only thing I don't like is squash. Yuck!

It's Random Picture Day!!

Here are a bunch of pictures of me taken over the last couple of weeks...

Misery loves company?

It took 8 months, but I got my first cold this weekend. Daddy wasn't feeling well either so we spent a lot of time sleeping. We're both feeling much better now.

The munchkin is on the move...

...or at least I'm trying! These new floors look pretty but they are slippery. I'm contemplating crawling but every time I get ready, my knees slip out from under me. I'm working on it but I think crawling may be overrated.



The other day I surprised Mommy by pulling myself up to a standing position in my crib. Now I love to stand up, I'm done with sitting. I'm particularly difficult when Mommy and Daddy try to put me into my car seat. They just don't understand that I stand up now and sitting is for babies!

Fun times in the crib

I've recently learned how to pull myself from a sitting position to a kneeling position. I practice a lot when I'm in my crib. Pretty soon I'll be ready to climb right out of there.


Speaking of my crib, I've realized that it also works well as a teether. Why didn't I notice this before?



Note the teeth marks:

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Chowder and Babbling

My grandparents came to visit me this weekend. On Saturday we went to Finz (Mommy and Daddy's favorite seafood restaurant) for lunch. I was, once again, forced to watch everyone else eat good food while they expected me to be content playing with a toy. I can't wait until I'm big enough to eat clam chowder. Later, I entertained everyone with my mad story-telling skills.

I also learned that, when Daddy isn't available for nap time, Uncle Andy is a pretty good substitute.



However, nothing beats the original.

Pretend Vacation

Mommy and Daddy and I spent the last few days in a hotel because we had the floors refinished in our house. (Thanks for hooking us up with the nice room, Grandpa!) We had fun and pretended to be on vacation. I was in a great mood the whole time. I was so distracted by all the new things to look at. I even got to go swimming for the first time in my life. Who knew splashing could be so much fun!
Here are some pics of me in the pool:





And one more because I'm so cute:

A Day in the Life of Ben: January '06 Edition

Big stretch!

Feed me!

Mommy and I watch the news. It's supposed to be warm today. Do you think I'll ever get to wear my snowsuit?

Notice how my jammies, bib and teether are all color coordinated.

Playing in my exersaucer.

Snoozing in my swing.

After I wake up and get dressed, I practice rolling over in my crib.

Then I play with the baby in the mirror.

Oatmeal is my favorite...yum!

After a spit-up incident, I have to change my shirt.

In the car and ready to go.

Running errands wears me out.

I think I'll try some yams, at least it's not squash.

After more spitting up and a diaper blow-out, Mommy decides it's time for a bath.

Daddy's home! This is my favorite part of the day.

I like to bounce.

Where did I go?

Reading helps me unwind.

I'm sleepy, see you tomorrow!

Rolling Over

After lots of practice, I've finally mastered rolling over. Now I like to show off and do it all the time. Mommy and Daddy can't leave me alone for a second or I'll end up on the other side of the room. Here I am in action:

Thinking about rolling over...


Here I go...


Whoa!


That was fun!

Veggies? Maybe not.

I don't like squash.

Are you ready for some football?

6 month check-up

Can you believe I'm six months old already? Yesterday, I went to visit Dr. Sanders for my six month check-up. I now weigh 18lbs, 2oz and I'm 27 inches long. I'm getting so big!

New Year, New Talent

I can sit up by myself!