The cuteness

Ben has spent the past month smiling


playing

and catching up on his reading.

He spent a lovely weekend with his Gran and Da practicing being charming

chowing down on cheese

and just generally hanging out.

All of it part of the slow count down to his birthday, which he celebrated by reading a few books

getting his first big boy hair cut


playing as much as possible

and then munching on some yummy mac n' cheese

and encountering his first ever piece of cake.


All in all it's been a good year.

Bear's First Christmas and other Adventures.

Looking coy on Thanksgiving. None of the traditional foods were a hit with him.


Yes, he is actually trying to eat the window.


Hanging with his buddy, Simon.


The snowflake procession for day care's holiday spectacular.


Eating crunchies on the day before Christmas Eve.


Going for a ride in a shoe box on Christmas Eve.


HIs first ride on a sled.


Ben encounters his first Christmas present.


And he attacks!


He started to get the hang of this present thing.


What a puss!


Play time!


Trying out the walking thing.


Silly boy.


Hanging with his cousins.

Ben is 10 months old today!

Benedict Felix - a 9 month update

Length: 29 inches
Weight: 22 lbs, 10 oz
Favorite consonants: D, L, B, N, and M
Favorite food: Squash
Yuckiest food: Peas
Halloween Costume: Turtle