Where to begin...

Our big success this week is Bennett is eating. He has been trying new foods and although he is reluctant he seems to be enjoying them. I hope this is a trend that will continue. We are continuing to see the pediatrician every couple weeks and he remains on this medicine but I am so thrilled to announce he is eating!!!!

Bennett enjoying some mac and cheese

Bennett using his "big boy fork" and doing fairly well with it.

A close up of my little boy, who's not so little anymore!

Mommy's little Monster!!!!

We are extremely diligent about closing lids on the toilets for the fear that Bennett or one of the dogs may try to get in or fall in. However, this past week I was folding laundry as Bennett was running from room to room. It got really quite and then I heard a big SPLAT!!!! I ran in the bathroom and he lifted the lid on the toilet and threw a toy into the toilet bowl. This is Bennett's new favorite game. He loves opening the lids of toilets and putting stuff in the toilet. Closing all bathroom doors is a must!

The same day Benentt moved on to throwing his blocks down the stairs through the gate. The video below is the little rugrat in action. Sorry for the poor quality.

Needless to say Bennett is keeping us on our toes.

Bennett & Bauer

If only I knew what they were thinking...

Fort Bennett

Bennett has this great caterpillar tunnel that he loves to crawl through. And well, today it got me thinking that it would be fun to build a fort for him to play under. Here are some pictures from our day of fun!

Bennett crawling through his caterpillar.

Bennett trying to figure out how to get into the fort.

He found a way in. We pulled some toys and books into the fort and enjoyed some time reading and playing with toys.

And shortly after we played in the fort Bennett of course destroyed it, which I admit was just as much fun.

Peek-A-Boo

Bennett loves playing with the curtians and playing Peek-A-Boo

Bennett's First Birthday

My apologies in the delay in getting Bennett's 1st birthday pictures posted.

Well to start off we can't believe Bennett is already a year old. This first year has flew by and in my opinion has gone way to fast. We celebrated Bennett's actually birthday just the three of us. On the morning of Bennett's birthday I made him his favorite breakfast. Cheerios... which I spelled out Happy Birthday for Bennett. Bennett and I spent the day hanging out with Aunt Julie, since her school was cancelled due to a snow day. Once Graham got home from work the three of us went to Puerto Vallarta for dinner. This is our favorite local Mexican Restaurant. It's our Cheers if you will. The adore Bennett and were thrilled to see him. After dinner we went home and ate (well mommy and daddy ate a birthday cupcake) a birthday cupcake from the Flying Cupcake in Broad Ripple. These are some of the best cupcakes ever!!!!

The rest of the week Bennett and I spent getting ready for Bennett's birthday party with all of his family and friends.

Unfortunately I don't have that many pictures from Bennett's party because I was so excited to just enjoy this special day. However, I am still waiting on some friends and family to send me what they took so as soon as I receive them I will get those posted.

Bennett's Birthday Breakfast

Bennett enjoying his birthday breakfast

Tired of wearing the sombrero at dinner.

Not really sure about his birthday cupcake

Bennett's favorite thing from his party... BALLOONS!!!! And I might add he is still enjoying them a week later.

A huge birthday smile!

The birthday boy walking!!!

To Hold You Over

A few random pictures from this past week to hold you over until I can post about Bennett's 1st Birthday!!!!

A smile that brightens the gloomiest of days!

Always finding a way to get into things he shouldn't be in. He managed to climb into this drawer and eventually get stuck. It was cute but I imagine this is just the beginning of the "getting into" and "climbing on" phase.


Exhausted from running birthday errands with mommy! We spent this week running errands and getting everything ready for Bennett's BIG Birthday Bash! It turned out great and I can't wait to share pictures and details of his first birthday party.

Happy Birthday, Bennett! Part I

Happy Birthday, Bennett!!

Lots more pictures to come! Stay Tuned...