hanging out at the hospital

checking out my little sis

showing off my new skill - drinking from a straw. i'm cool.

happy birthday dada

what should we do today?

crazy about puffs

silly about sippy

buddy's with my buddy

catching up...


not so crazy about the clown

posing with my new ride

loving the baby

1st birthday photos

A Year in the Life of Ben

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY BUDDY!!!!

One year ago, you graced us with your presence. With you in our life, we've had the amazing opportunity to experience joy and perfection every day.
We love you so very much!
Love, mama and dada

HaPpY 1sT BiRthDaY Q!!

happy birthday buddy!
here's a look back at the past year together...when we were little. enjoy!
love, ben

3.6.09 our 1st meeting wow, huh

4.6.09 who knows

4.25.09 our 1st car ride and hike

4.25.09 post hike

5.7.09 me expressing my love for you

5.20.09 more love

5.20.09 telling secrets

6.25.09 showing off your moves and the start of your hawk

6.25.09 silly moves = silly faces

7.6.09 1st pool party
remember how cold it was and how everyone thought it was hysterical

7.6.09 celebrating the 4th

7.6.09 snacking on mom's shirt

7.25.09 excited to watch you plank

8.17.09 teething and hugging along together

10.17.09 showing off your drinking skills
(i can't believe you kept it from your parents for so long ;) )

10.31.09 1st halloween

11.27.09 cider milling with silly matching hats

12.26.09 puff par tah

12.26.09 taking a quick spin on christmas

1.30.10 you and mom on the eve of your 1st birthday

i'm glad we're friends!