Yahoo! I am finally able to post a video!! I had 2 videos I wanted to post but they haven't worked. I think they were just too long. Guess I will have to keep the videos short from here on out.
We had our first big snow storm last week. I think we got about 6 inches, but some areas around us got 12! So I took Ben out to experience a true Wisconsin Winter! He didn't have too much of a reaction which seems to be the norm when he experiences something new. I guess I expect him to scream or get really excited which isn't the case unless Daddy is chasing him around the house! Needless to say, I had a fun time watching him and building a snowman. He was struggling to walk in the heavy, wet, snow with all of his winter gear on, and seemed to get frustrated trying to get up. We were out about 15 minutes when he started to whine and want me to carry him. While I was carrying him I picked up some snow and put it in my hand so he could have a better look. Surprisingly he started to karate chop the snow. The same thing he does when I try to offer him food he doesn't want. So I guess he takes after his mom in not being very fond of the cold!
The other day I figured I better start brushing his teeth since he has 8 in the front and is starting to get some molars. I got his little baby toothbrush out and let him play with it. To my surprise he new exactly what to do with it. He put it in his mouth and started moving his head back and forth (as you can see in the video). I was so proud of him! He must have learned that from watching me brush my teeth. Babies really are little sponges of knowledge!
Ben and I are going to be heading to Michigan earlier than expected. My parents are picking us up half way on Saturday. Phil will come and join us on Christmas Eve morning. I am excited that we get to spend a little extra time with our family and friends!
We hope you all have a wonderful and safe Christmas and New Years! We are excited to be seeing many of you in Michigan! Merry Christmas!!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!
The 6th annual trip to St. Louis for Thanksgiving was once again a success. My parents, Whitney and the Flora's all stay at my Aunt and Uncle's house. It is something we look forward to all year because hardly ever are we all together. The weekend was filled with family and lots of food! The girls did a little shopping and went to see New Moon (Yes, it is worth all the hype). Phil, Steve, my Dad and Uncle Randy went to a Red Wings/Blue's hockey game. They had seats 3 rows back from the penalty box and saw a great game! The Red Wings won in a shoot out!! Ben had a great time hanging out with his cousins and getting so much attention from everyone. However, we learned he is NOT a fan of the family road trip! He cried/whined the majority of the way down there and back. But all in all the trip was great. We have so much to be thankful for!
Ben is getting bigger by the second! He is into climbing now. The other day I was emptying the dishwasher, I turned around to put something away, and when I turned back there he was sitting on the dishwasher door! He has also thrown a few tantrums. Yesterday he was mad because I wouldn't let him push his highchair down the stairs. So he proceeded to arch his back, scream and roll on the floor. I guess we better get used to it. Also he loves to unroll toilet paper and likes to see if he can get it into his mouth before mom catches him. I know these are all the joys of raising a child and I wouldn't change it for the world! I am so fortunate that I have a wonderful husband to help me through!
Ben is getting bigger by the second! He is into climbing now. The other day I was emptying the dishwasher, I turned around to put something away, and when I turned back there he was sitting on the dishwasher door! He has also thrown a few tantrums. Yesterday he was mad because I wouldn't let him push his highchair down the stairs. So he proceeded to arch his back, scream and roll on the floor. I guess we better get used to it. Also he loves to unroll toilet paper and likes to see if he can get it into his mouth before mom catches him. I know these are all the joys of raising a child and I wouldn't change it for the world! I am so fortunate that I have a wonderful husband to help me through!
Happy Birthday Ben!
Yes, it is December 4th and I am just now finishing Ben's birthday blog. I am having a problem downloading videos (which is the whole reason I am doing this). The last time I tried after 3 hours it said it was still downloading. So hopefully my computer savvy husband can figure out the problem.
Anyways, Ben had an excellent first birthday. It was filled with family, friends, food, presents, and of course, birthday cake! He was very timid with his piece of cake at first. He looked around wondering if we were seriously going to leave that huge piece of cake on his highchair. Then he put his pinky in. I had to give him a little help by putting his hand in it. He started to get the hang of the whole smashing the cake. However, I think he enjoyed being the center of attention more than anything else!
We had some very special visitors come for Ben's party. Phil's sister, Emily, her boyfriend Jon, and our nephew Eric, came all the way from Michigan. They came in Friday and left Sunday. It was really great to be able to spend time with them all. They also did an excellent job of helping to capture Ben's birthday with both the camcorder and camera. Our weekend together went by way to fast.
Ben's birthday weekend was a total success. We wondered where this past year has gone. He has grown up so much. It is hard to believe that when he was born he was 8lbs 9 ounces, and 22 inches and now he is 22lbs and 32 inches. That is a lot of growing in one year! We are so thankful to have a healthy, happy, child!
Anyways, Ben had an excellent first birthday. It was filled with family, friends, food, presents, and of course, birthday cake! He was very timid with his piece of cake at first. He looked around wondering if we were seriously going to leave that huge piece of cake on his highchair. Then he put his pinky in. I had to give him a little help by putting his hand in it. He started to get the hang of the whole smashing the cake. However, I think he enjoyed being the center of attention more than anything else!
We had some very special visitors come for Ben's party. Phil's sister, Emily, her boyfriend Jon, and our nephew Eric, came all the way from Michigan. They came in Friday and left Sunday. It was really great to be able to spend time with them all. They also did an excellent job of helping to capture Ben's birthday with both the camcorder and camera. Our weekend together went by way to fast.
Ben's birthday weekend was a total success. We wondered where this past year has gone. He has grown up so much. It is hard to believe that when he was born he was 8lbs 9 ounces, and 22 inches and now he is 22lbs and 32 inches. That is a lot of growing in one year! We are so thankful to have a healthy, happy, child!
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