Sitting Up!

Here's a video we took today of Benjamin sitting up all by himself. He is not totally stable yet, but he is getting better with practice. He is getting so big so fast and we are loving every minute we have with him.

Happy Halloween!

Benjamin's first Halloween was a success. Mom got too excited and bought his costume the beginning of September so it was a little short, but it all worked out just fine. Benjamin was Tigger. Dad was Pooh and Mom was Piglet. I just realized I never got a picture of all of us together. Benjamin was the highlight anyway. Between trick-or-treating at my office and trunk-or-treating with Aunt Stephanie's ward Ben got a full bucket of candy. Not bad for a kid who can't even eat candy yet!

It's Been a While

I have been neglecting the blog lately to do other things, but I just realized today how many pictures I needed to put on here. Ben is getting so big and he is learning so much! Here are a few things that have happened since our last posting:

The weather got cold enough for Ben to wear his cute bear hat.

Benjamin fits into a 12 month outfit!

And he learned how to sit up in a chair

And he's gotten Sooooooo big! He is 2 feet tall now and weighs over 16 lbs. He is in the 50th percentile for weight and the 75th percentile for height. He is going to be tall!

Keep On Trying...

Benjamin has been able to roll over for a week now and I still have not managed to capture it on film. Every time I get out the camera and set him on his tummy he gets distracted, gets tired, etc. The one time he rolled over with the camera on, the little stinker rolled over before I could push the record button! So since I am still trying to get a video of Ben rolling over, I had to post something. Here's a video of Benjamin trying to roll over. It's still really cute, just not quite what we were hoping for.

Benjamin Laughing

I JUST updated the blog earlier today but I was playing with Benjamin and he was giggling so much I had to get a video of it to post and share with everyone. I hope it makes you all smile as much as I did.

4 Months Old - Lots of Milestones

Benjamin turned 4 months old on Monday, the 21st. Along with 4 month shots, Benjamin also got some rice cereal and a new (used) walker. People tell me he's too young for a walker, but Ben LOVES it! He is also getting to be pretty adept at eating rice cereal. His biggest issue is that he gets so excited and when he smiles, all his cereal falls out of his mouth. He enjoys all the changes that come with growing up and we have so much fun with him as he discovers new things.

EATING RICE CEREAL:

Before...

During...

After

FIRST TIME IN HIS WALKER:

So excited to get going!

Enjoying some free time to suck on his fingers.

Game Day

This Saturday was Benjamin's first BYU football game with dad. Rachel bought him a new outfit for game days and Benjamin and Dad watched most of the game together (Ben eventually fell asleep). BYU beat Tulane 54-3. Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra....Goooooooooo COUGARS!

Defense!...Defense!

Dad and Benjamin enjoying the game together.

Lounging around watching the game.

This is Ben's touchdown face!