More from the big O-N-E

Here are a few more pictures from Ben's first birthday. We had an intimate gathering with mom, dad and both Grandmas and a lot of presents!

looking at a present that turned out to be new sneakers


Chilling with his new cowboy outfit...some how we got him sitting still as if he is enjoying being read to. This rarely happens. Ben still enjoys eating books way more than having them read to him.


digging for toys (note: pirate outfit plus new chef hat)


just looking cute

This video goes out to Jules for no reason whatsoever.

Some birthday shots

Ben with his grandmas


first bite of birthday cake


opening some presents

Ben turns ONE!

I'm pretty sure in Ben's second year of life he will take up reading and yoga....and making funny noises with his friend Rachel. We'll have a lot more pictures to put up this weekend as we celebrate Ben's first birthday and thank all of our friends and family that have helped us through this "trying" year. We also have both Grandmas in the house!

Ben and Gideon

One of the cool things about me going back to work is our child care set up. On Tuesdays Julia and Trevor's son Gideon comes over here and on Thursday Ben goes there. We do a swap so we can all get some work done. Julia and I have been testing this out and doing half days until today when we went full force (well about 6 hours).


The boys helped me do some baking for our Open House on Saturday.



One of the things Gideon likes to do is get his jacket, shoes and hat and "get ready" to go outside. He does this off and on all day. Thankfully I found out he does it at home too. It is not just our place that he is ready to leave.

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When we went for our walk we couldn't find Gideon's hat because he put it somewhere during his pretend "getting ready." So he is wearing one of Ben's hats. You get a lot more looks pushing this beast of a double stroller around the neighborhood.

a few more sleeper shots

Here are a few of Ben and I playing after work yesterday. Yes, maternity leave is over and this means Ben is almost ONE! Friday is the big day. We've rented the aquarium and are having a sleepover with 18 one-year olds. Just kidding. I think he has caught up in size, wouldn't you say??

drooling on his knees

Here are a few pics for the "Ben addicts." He has taken up climbing up to his knees and often to his feet and drooling. We thought we escaped the drool but apparently not. After a whole year of mat leave, I'm heading back to work part time in about 10 mins!

In honour of kids everywhere

Julie put this up on her facebook page and I laughed so hard I thought I would share it here. So random...but check it out



More Ben pictures coming soon.

Hanging out at home

check out my mad camera skills

A sampling

Ben has a sampling of Dane's favorite treat....beacon hill drive-in here we come!

Going to town with his oatmeal

Some days you just feel like letting loose....

Guactastic Tribute

One of my favorite things every year is Julie's stories from the Guac Bowl. This year her entry got some serious PRESS. It is becoming quite a phenomenon. Good job Jules.

A few more from the new mac

I downloaded these photos at light speed on our new mac. I'll have no excuse now (although I am going back to work in 2 weeks)....

The Evolution of the Car Seat

As we approach Ben's first birthday one of the changes (aside from being able to give him cow's milk, peanut butter, eggs etc.) is that he can face forward in the car seat. From the "car seat challenge" to just this week, here is a pictorial reflection on Ben in the car seat (I'm so deep).