Benjamin Talking

I have been trying for the last few days to get a video of Benjamin talking and today it finally happened! He coos a lot but he always stops when he sees the camera, until today. My memory card filled up just as he started talking, but this will give you an idea of how he talks. Enjoy!

Like Father Like Son

My sister Stephanie makes little ties for Benjamin out of old adult ties. She decided to make Benjamin a little tie and leave the rest of the tie intact for Dennis to wear so today at church Dennis and Benjamin had matching ties. It was really really cute!


Benjamin and Dennis in their matching ties


A close-up of the two ties together

2 month video

2 Months Old!

Benjamin turned 2 months old on July 21st. He is getting so big and learning lots of new things. He now weighs 11 lbs. 4 oz. and is 22 1/2 inches long. He just barely learned how to smile and coo and it is really fun to be able to interact with him more. Benjamin went to the babysitter for the first time so mom and dad could go on a date for Rachel's birthday. Benjamin also survived his first round of immunizations, and he was only cranky for 1 day. I can't believe how quickly Ben is growing up and I love being here to see it.

Fun with Cousins

Mom and Benjamin went to Wyoming for Uncle Daniel's last talk in church before his mission. Benjamin's cousins were there too and they had lots of fun together! KaileeJo (1) loved to give Benjamin his binki and tickling him. Taydom (4 months) liked to hold Benjamin's hand and one time she sucked on his fingers while he sucked on hers. Benjamin had lots of fun with his aunts, uncle, and grandparents as well. It was so nice to have other kids for Benjamin to play with.

Sleeping in Grandpa Ostler's arms

Chatting with Taydom on the floor

So cute I had to take more than one picture!

Good times with Taydom!

With Elder Daniel Ostler right after Daniel was set apart

All the cousins with their uncle

Benjamin, KaileeJo, and Taydom together - it took about 30 shots to get a picture THIS good!

All Ready for Primary

Benjamin's aunt Stephanie made him some cute ties to wear to church and I just had to get some pictures. Thanks, Aunt Stephanie; they look adorable!

Fun on the 4th

For the 4th of July we went up to Idaho Falls and saw lots of relatives from Rachel's family. We ate lots of good food and had lots of fun. I wasn't always diligent with the picture-taking so please don't be offended if a picture of you didn't make the blog; I promise it's not malicious!

Benjamin with Rachel's cousins, Johanna and Robert

Benjamin with Great-Grandma Ostler

Rachel's brother, Daniel helping our niece, KaileeJo

Benjamin with his cousin, Taydom - Taydom is only 3 months older than Ben.

Benjamin with Rachel's aunt Virginia - she came all the way from Delaware to spoil Ben!

Benjamin with Grandma Ostler

KaileeJo playing


Taydom being so sweet