I am one!

We can hardly believe Ben is one already. He sure is having fun being one. He decided to start to walk about 2 weeks before his birthday. And he has not looked back since. He was the only one this month to not get sick. Which we were so thankful for. We are so grateful for a year of so many milestones hit and memories with Ben that will last forever. He really is a miracle from God!

He checked out at the doctor as a healthy little boy. He has a nice size head (89%), weighed 19 lb 10 oz (10%) and was 29 inches (25%). We seem to have small, big headed kids. :-) He took his shots like a champ, with a little crying of course.

He loves to carry things in both hands around the house. So we tend to find random things everywhere. He babbles more and more. We think he can say all done, Hannah, mamma, and da da. He eats pretty much finger food only. He LOVES cheese, go figure. :-) Climbing is still one of Ben's favorite things to do. He seems to find new things to climb on daily. He has a passion for music already. Anytime there is a good tune on or we sing to him his whole body moves.

He loved the balloons at his party.

Just hangin' out.

Lily and Grant taking a ride in Ben's new wagon.

Hannah made sure the
lawn was cut for the big day.

More wagon rides.

It is fun being one!

Hannah had to pull out her
1 year old hat for the party.

Allie and Cameron having
a good time at the party.

Jack in his hat.

Rachel and Lily are all smiles.

The hat does not seem to bother Ellie.

The little guest, Riley.

The cake to share with everyone.

The smash cake for Ben before.....

All smiles.

Ben was not sure what he
should do with the cake at first.

Getting more into it.

Yummy!
Check out the cake now.....

This stuff is GOOD!

After the clean up....

Present time.
We had lots of great helpers.

Ben was more interested sitting on
the presents than actually opening the presents.

Lily is all smiles, enjoying the
tunnel from Uncle Jon and Kate.

Mom and me relaxing after the big party.