My Great Grandma Jo

I wanted everyone to meet my Great Grandma Jo. She and I love to snuggle. She turned 89 last week and is just so much fun. Mama and I went to visit her this afternoon and are planning to go visit one more time tomorrow before we move--we're going to take Daddy with us though for tomorrow's visit. Here is a picture of my Great Grandma Jo and I snuggling.

I also got to play cars with my Great Uncle David. He's a really neat guy who knows how to play fun games. He has two grandboys of his own, so he has lots of experience playing.

Daddy is finishing up the packing as I sleep and Mama types this blog. We're going to have dinner with our friends Derek, Heidi and Joey tonight. Mama made banana bread to take with us--yummo! We'll blog our next blog from OKC!

Love to all,
Benjamin

6 month check-up

Mama and I went to my doctor's office this morning for my six month check-up. I weigh 20 lbs. 8 1/4 oz. and am 26 1/2 inches long. Dr. Votruba (Dr. Arispe wasn't there today) said that I am very strong and healthy. She said that I can start drinking from a sippy cup if Mama and Daddy would like me to. Mama said we'll try it one day soon. I had to get three immunizations today--they hurt. But Mama soothed me and I felt much better after an hour nap.

I hope that everyone has a great Tuesday!
Benjamin

An Afternoon at the Park

Today was a long day for mommy and daddy. It was their last day at work before we move. On the way home mommy suggested that we stop at the park near our apartment and play a little. It was alot of fun and I know it will not be to long before I can do these things all by myself. I love you all and can't wait to see everyone.. I am getting so big..

Benjamin

Yeah It is my first time on a swing

Here is mommy & me taking a swing together

Here is daddy and me taking a swing toether

Here is my 1st time on an airplane ride

Mommy & me on the slide

I am such a big boy

Hi everyone, today I decided to be a big boy and drink from the bottle all by myself without any help from mommy. We are getting excited to move in just a few short days. I hope it is warmer in Oklahoma City cause it is freezen here in Omaha.

Updates

Okay, okay, okay...I know its been WAY too long since we posted last. There has been so much happening, we'll give you the short version.

Daddy and Mama spent a weekend in Oklahoma City for a job interview and decided that's where God is leading our family--so we're moving!

I've been going to work with Daddy and Mama for the past three weeks--I love helping out, but I'm getting bored and just want to play all day!

I am now rolling from my back to my tummy using the right side of my body--but I haven't yet figured out how to get from my tummy to my back. I have started eating more solids--I love sweet potatoes! I have tried bananas and squash as well, but don't care for them much. So that's how we've been lately. Sorry that we haven't kept up with keeping up. We'll do better with it.

I love you all! Benjamin

Family Portraits

Hi Everyone,

We're finally back online. Mama and Daddy took me to have my first professional photos taken last night. I had lots of fun and Mama and Daddy have lots of pictures to show for it. Here are a couple of my favorites

Mama and Daddy kept giving me lots of kisses and I just wanted to get down and play!

Don't I look so serious!?!?

I tried giving Mama a kiss back, but I missed and got the air instead!

Daddy and I love to snuggle.

Am I handsome or what?

I love my fingers--they're the best food ;)

Well, there they are. I hope you enjoy my pictures. I am sorry that I haven't posted lately. I'll make sure that I try to keep up from now on. I love you!

• Benjamin

So much fun

I've been having so much fun with Mama, Daddy, Papa and Grandma that I haven't had much time for writing my blog--not to mention the internet hasn't been connected yet at our new house. We're definitely getting settled though. Mama and Daddy finished decorating my bedroom last night. I love it! The only room left to finish is their bedroom. I know Mama and Daddy are hoping to finish that up this weekend.

We had a blizzard yesterday! It was fun to stay in and snuggle everyone while playing games and reading books. We got about 13 inches of snow--along with the very blustery wind and slick ice.

I'm getting closer each day to finally rolling from my back to my belly. Mama keeps asking me to wait to finally roll over when both her and Daddy are around. I know they both want to share in my big boy moment. I also am starting to sit up on my own. I sat on Mama's lap last night without her holding me and then again when Grandma was playing with me on the floor. Its been a busy week!

Mama has been taking lots of pictures, but she'll have to post them later--we're off to play some more.

Love you lots!
Benjamin