Ben's 1 Year Checkup

Weight-20lbs 12oz (19th percentile)
Height-30 inches (57th percentile)
Head-18.5 inches (68th percentile)


We're going to start milk now and see how he likes it.  Other than that, not much new to report from his checkup.  Aside from Ben literally ripping all the paper off the exam table, nearly pulling a large painting off the wall, unplugging medical equipment, and two vaccinations, the appointment was fine. He's doing great!


For comparison-Avery's 1 year stats:

Length: 29 inches (47th %)

Weight: 19 lbs 6.5 oz (22nd %)

Head: 17 3/4 in (54th %)

Very close to the same size!

Benjamin is 1

Alises:

Benny

Bennigan

Big Ben

Ben

Lt Dan (crazy crawl)

Mr Clean

I know it's cliche, but I really can't believe he's already one.  

You can't help but smile when you look at his pictures.  Yes, I am biased, but he is the cutest little boy in the history of ever.  All teeth and no hair and the prettiest blue eyes (he receives compliments all the time). 

So what is Ben up to now?

-Close to walking.  Pulls up and cruises and walks with push toys.

-He gets around via his crazy scoot.   He moves from room to room quickly. 

-He has a big appetite.  Favorite foods include blueberries, bananas, yogurt, 7 layer dip, eggs, yogurt melts, meat.

-He says some words, including "uh oh," "og" (dog), "da," "mama" (sometimes), attempting to say Avery.

-Claps. 

-Waves

-Feeds himself (with hands) and can drink water from a sippy cup. 

-Crazy busy, non-stop movement, never a dull moment!

Likes

-Banging things around.  

-Being outside.

-Big sister

Dislikes

-Getting clothes or diaper changed (LOATHES)

-Waiting

Not sure on his weight or other stats as we don't go for his checkup until tomorrow.

Words to describe Ben's personality:

-Feisty

-Rough and tumble

-Funny

-Impatient

-Busy

-Curious

-Silly

-Mischievous

-Sweet

The past year has flown by.  Words can't express how much we love him.  He is the perfect addition to our family.

I soon discovered he was peeing

Birthday balloon

We love you, Ben!! Can't wait to see what you get up to in the coming months!

 Birthday party post coming soon!

Baby William's Shower

Saturday we hosted a baby shower for Lynn and Drew's upcoming addition.  It was so fun to get together with good friends and see all the love and excitement for baby Will.

Lynn plans to incorporate vintage airplanes in his room, so we ran with that with navy and yellow as the main colors.

Avery came along but thankfully my mom took Ben.  No way I could keep up with him and help host!

Getting ready

Stephen put the flowers together and as usual they looked great!

He made the planes from Dollar Tree foam planes and scrapbook paper.

Drink table

Baby pictures of Lynn and Drew

Table setup

Banner that seemed much easier on Pinterest
W from Hobby Lobby

Airplane cookies made by my mom

Delicious cake from Ludgers-too bad they misspelled William!

I think Lynn got a lot of pictures with the guests on her camera.  These are just from my phone!

Lauren and Stephen

Little Emery

Mom-to-be

L2

A & Aunt Lynn

Can't wait to meet this little guy!

Father's Day Weekend 2013

But first, Friday.  Rodeo Day.

Avery and Coen

And Friday evening, a swim birthday party for a classmate.

Rob spent Friday and Saturday night camping with friends.

Saturday the kids and I hung around the house and shopped a little bit in the afternoon.  The kids love being at home-well, Avery loves being at home.  I think Ben actually gets bored at home.  Avery never gets bored.  She could spend an entire day playing at home and never say she's bored or run out of things to do.  I realized on Sunday that we actually didn't turn the tv on all weekend.  If she would have asked to watch something I would have let her-she just never asked.

But I digress.

I bought some sponge rollers when we were out.  I'd been wanting to try them on her hair to see how it curled.  She only had them in for about 2 or 3 hours and it curled pretty well.  It would be even better if her hair was wet or she slept in them.

Ben started walking behind his push toys this weekend.

Rob got home Sunday morning.  We had a table of treats set up for him.

He is excellent at going to sleep.
He also loves shrimp and tacos but not sure if they're his favorite.
She might be projecting there.

We had a nice lunch with the family and then went swimming.

Avery practiced her swimming.  She's pretty good at swimming underwater.  We just need to work on swimming above water.

Getting Ben to sit still, much less hold something and look at the camera...HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

No.  Not happening.

Maybe next year, when he can be bribed with a Capri Sun and a piece of gum.

I think Rob had a nice and (relatively) relaxing day.  These kids are really, really lucky they get to call him Dad.