Big boy!

Ben loves his books :)

We went on a tour of the Walker's Chocolates factory. Yummy! Ben wasn't a big fan of his hat but he mostly kept it on.
It's amazing what a big boy he is getting to be. In the evening we can ask him if it's bath time and he will sign "bath" and point down the hall to the bathroom! And then head there when we tell him. He goes to his chair when he's hungry or we tell him it's time to eat. Sometimes he'll even sign "please" when he wants something. But usually he still just points and whines. :)

Another week

Gotta love an Irish baby on St. Patrick's Day!

Hanging out with some American friends.
This week Ben got yet another molar and a couple new bruises. :( This walking thing is a lot tougher than it looks! But he's getting very good at it.

1 Year Stats

Ben's first bus ride.

One of Ben's favorite things - making messes!

Ben's stats from his 1 year appointment (actually 13 months, but who's counting?)

26.5 pounds

30(ish) inches

7 teeth + 2 molars

And it looks like Ben's going to be a big brother! We're expecting another little one in the middle of September.

Home again, home again

Come on Dad, can't I drive the rest of the way home.

Making friends with Elmo.

Ben's making great strides in his walking and getting himself up. He's also discovering the wonders of communication - we think we're hearing the start of some words, there are a few signs now and then, and lots of pointing. It's starting to make life so much easier. Now if he would just figure out to be consistant! :) He's also working on another molar and possibly a tooth too, poor guy.

Awesome new sneakers

Mmm.....milk.

Ben's first dinner at Brook's.

I can't wait for the chicken.

Practicing to walk in my new shoes at St. Mary's.