There's a tree in my living room

I have vague memories of falling asleep in the car and waking up somewhere where there were a bunch of trees. Mommy and Daddy woke me up and carried me around in the snow as they debated which tree to bring home with us. Then I fell asleep again. The next morning there was a big tree where the couch usually is. I find this very interesting and I want to grab the branches as much as possible.

Mommy is decorating our house for Christmas. Decorating is okay, I guess, but grabbing and chewing on things is more fun.

I'm not sure what to think of these lights.



I like tasting the ornaments (mmm....glitter)...




...and playing with stocking that my great-grandma made for me. Isn't it pretty?



Mommy decided that maybe it would be better to finish decorating after I went to sleep. Maybe next year I can help.

To my friends...

I want to give a shout-out to my peeps from my playgroup, since they were disappointed I hadn't yet mentioned them in my blog.

Evvy: I love you in blue, it brings out your eyes.
Cadence: You have such nice hair and always wear pretty outfits.
Katelyn: My mom wishes she had your eyelashes. Thanks for letting me play in your jumparoo today, it was awesome.
Alexandra: Bald is beautiful, Sweetie.
Max: I was kind of hoping to be the only boy at the group again this week, but it's still a pretty good ratio, don't you think?
Ryan and Lily: We missed you this week, hope to see you soon!

It's time for my bottle and "Goodnight, Moon" so Nighty Night.

Me and Santa

Mommy, Daddy and I ventured out in the snow and braved the crowds at the mall today. There were lots of shiny, sparkly decorations for me to look at. We stood in line with a bunch of other kids and their moms and dads and I finally got to meet this guy....





I decided to embrace the Christmas spirit and give them one smile, but no more!!

Not quite there yet.

Today, I practiced sitting up (as opposed to "spitting up", which I've already mastered).

I like to yell

I've always liked the sound of my own voice. I've recently discovered I like it even more when it's loud. My new hobby is yelling. It's particularly fun when Mommy or Daddy have their hands full with something else. You should see their faces when I do that, it's hilarious!

Happy Thanksgiving!

This has been a very big week for me. I took my first plane ride to Atlanta to spend Thanksgiving at Grammy and Grandpa's house.

I was very good on the plane. I mostly slept (and made rude hand gestures).


I brought my hand with me so I'd have something to chew on.



Daddy and me on Thanksgiving morning.


I got to meet my great-grandma for the first time!




Everyone said that the food was delicious. I felt a little left out.



I tried to steal some of Grammy's food when she wasn't looking, but she's too quick for me. Next year I'm going to get some of that stuffing and no one can stop me.


I got a new bib and no one else did so HA!


Grandpa, Gran, Me and Daddy


Grammy, Grandpa, Gran, Me, Uncle Andy, Daddy and Mommy.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Look at what I can do!

mmmm....feet.

You can't make me smile.

This morning while I was hanging out in my crib, chatting with the animals on my mobile (those guys crack me up), Mommy attempted to obtain photographic evidence that I am a happy baby. I refuse to humor her.

4 month check-up

I went to my pediatrician this morning for my 4 month check-up. I am now 15lbs, 7oz and 26 inches long. Dr. Sanders said I look great! She thinks that I might be an "early mover", so I have to remind Mommy and Daddy to baby-proof the house very soon. I can't wait to get moving. I've been eyeing that CD rack for months. I had to get some shots, which I did not enjoy at all. (Mommy didn't enjoy it either). I felt much better once I was back in my car seat and going home. I took a nice, long nap to recover from all the excitement.

Mommy got a bargain.

I am the proud owner of a new bumbo seat.

Apple-picking

Today Mommy, Daddy and I went to Honey-Pot Hill Orchard in Stow, MA to pick some apples. My parents like to mess with me by showing me a bunch of fruit I'm not allowed to eat. It's okay though because I had fun pulling leaves off the trees and falling asleep in my Baby Bjorn.
(Uncle Andy thinks I look like "a chick" in this hat. I was trying to keep the sun off of my face. Does his skin look this good? I think not.)

A day in the life of Ben

Yawn




Good Morning, I'm hungry!


I said "food", not "diaper".



The TV distracts me while Mommy tries to get me to burp.


Napping in my swing.



Not for long.


I had a surprise for Mommy in my diaper. I usually prefer to poop in the evening.


All dressed.


Working out on my gym.


It was a battle of wills, but Mommy won and I took a long nap.


When I woke up, it was bathtime.



I played with my toys in my bouncy seat.



Then Daddy was home. Yay!!


Time for my bottle...yummy.


Storytime and off to bed.

Good night!