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| Mom & Ben at the zoo |
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| Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, TX |
Benjamin Robert entered this world one year ago. He has enriched our lives so much more than we could have imagined. He has a wonderful little personality, a sweet smile, and the cutest laugh. He has grown into a compassionate, strong, smart, and loving little man.
This month Benjamin went to the zoo for the first time. He was such a good boy, looking around and taking everything in. I think he liked the little monkeys and the aquarium the best.
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| Playing in the sand with Daddy |
We also went to the gulf. We drove 4 hours to Port Aransas, TX. He had an absolute blast at the beach! He was crawling and walking, and pulling his Dad into the water. Checking out seashells and playing in the sand. It was great to see him so excited!
Benjamin walks very well now, obstacles don't trip him up as easily any more and he's much more confident about getting where he wants to go on his 2 marshmallow feet. At a size 6, it's harder to find shoes for him! Luckily, I found some cute ones with velcro so it could adjust a little.
Benjamin says "mama" "dada" "done" and "yeah". We've also taught him some silly sounds, too. He loves to bang on things, to squeal and if there's a bucket, basket, or bowl he loves to flip it over to dump whatever is in, out. He's become very good at pulling off a bib, so he rarely wears one these days. It makes for a lot of laundry, but I don't mind. He has completely mastered drinking from a straw, and can hold his bottle himself. His favorite food is cottage cheese. He loves Goldfish and raisins, plums, watermelon, and peaches. He's not too keen on vegetables, but will eat corn on the cob like an adult. :) He does still like broccoli and potatoes.
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| New Outfit & shoes! |
He is a very good sleeper, many days he takes 2 nice naps during the day.
Benjamin got his second hair cut this month. His hair is starting to come in thicker and faster now, so I'm sure it will be a more regular thing. He's also getting more teeth. His first year molars and his eye teeth (canines). This will make 11 teeth when these all come through. He has a beautiful little smile.
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| Alistair (15mos) & Benjamin |
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| This cake was the top to the baby shower cake. | |
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We had Benjamin's first birthday party at Amy's Ice Cream. I made a cake shaped like a guitar and a couple little cakes shaped like stars. I think he had a great time at his party. He got to spend time with his Grammy who came from Maine for a visit. He hung out with some of his friends and his cousin, Alistair. It was a hot day, but everyone enjoyed some ice cream. I think all Benjamin ate the whole time was french fries and ice cream! :) He received lots of fun gifts. A couple drums, an awesome hand made frog diaper, and tons of blocks. Benjamin loved the balloons! Mama and Daddy got him a pop up tent, teepee, and tunnel that connect!
