Ben's First Easter Egg Hunt

April 3, 2009

We took Ben to his first ever Easter Egg hunt in our neighborhood. He was really dazzled by all the kids running around. Thanks to his dad, Ben was able to find a few eggs for is basket. We then enjoyed some yummy treats made by all the neighborhood moms.

Note from Jennifer

OK everyone, It's half way through July and I haven't posted since the end of March. So I'm going to try to do a little catch-up here. I thought I was going to stop blogging. But then I go back and look at everything I've written and I don't regret doing it, so I'm at it again. Enjoy...

9 Month Check-Up

FRIDAY - March 27, 2009

We took Ben to the doctor today for his 9 month check-up. It's official, he's doing great!! He is 22.2lbs and 30 inches long. He is 90th percentile in height and 50-75% in weight. Luckily for Ingrid and I, there are no shots at this check-up. We had to have a little prick on his toe to check his iron, and all is well.

After the week I've had being sick, I'm so grateful my family is all doing well.

Just in case you thought I forgot St. Patrick's Day.... I haven't! The irony wasn't lost on me! I have an irish blooded, pale-skinned, blue-eyed, RED HEADED little LAD on my hands. Let's just say I'm a fan of Grey's Anatomy and I could not resist this cute bib. He's definately my "McCutie"

CRAWLING

March18-25

So this is it, no more of this just crawling a few paces and rolling over. Our little boy has taken off!!! Boy does he have a mind of his own and a new way to express it. Now he controls where he goes. And where does Ben like to go? Strait for the cat food dish in the kitchen!! I can't believe he got so mobile in just one week. I feel like he is just growing up too fast in front of my eyes.

Trip to Gatlinburg

March 12-15

We took Ben on his second vaction (another trip to Gatlinburg ;-) ha ha).
Seriously, my Mom and Dad had a two bedroom condo, so they invited us up for a few days.
Ben absolutely loved spending time with his grandparents. Ben loves his Granddaddy and the way he rode us around in his truck. Ben loved the Knife Factory where he got to see lots of running water, waterfalls and of course.... dancing bears!!! We really had a great trip other than the fact that Ben got a cold and started running a fever. Unfortunatley I got sick as well. :-(

8 Month Professional Portraits

February 20, 2009

We had Ben's picture made. He was 8 months old in these pictures. He has 5 teeth now, but you can only see his bottom two in one of the shots.

Alabama trip to visit grandparents

February 2009

We made a short trip home to visit family. Here is a few shots. One is of Ben with his Uncle Thomas and Aunt Niki. One is when he fell asleep in his Gran's arms.