Birthday Week

Everyone needs a whole week to celebrate their birthday right? Benjamin started his birthday week with an impromptu party at Hallmark, of course. There were balloons, a present, story time, and a bunch of Benjamin's favorite people.

He doesnt look very excited in this picture but trust me he was.

Reading books with Grandma

Reading more books with Jessica

After storytime Mrs. Linda came in with a surprise for Ben.

Adorable little fireman!!

The morning of his birthday we met Abigail, Colin and Joel at the mall to ride the carousel.

After we came home and had a nap Benjamin helped mommy frost the cupcakes. He's such a good helper ;-)

Later Grandma Burley, Uncle Will and Aunt Rachel came over for a few presents and cupcakes.

YUM!!

On Sunday Jennifer and Leigh came up for more cake, presents, and play time with Royleigh and Elizabeth. Tony was also home for spring break.

Reading books with his cousin.

Three very adorable children!

Blowing out his candles all by himself!

The past year has flown by! My baby boy is no longer a baby:-( He is growing up to be a handsome little man! It still amazes me how much he has learned and continues to learn. He has become a little parrot and repeats anything anyone says. He can also narrate all of Finding Nemo and Up. So if you havent seen either of those movies, don't come watch them at our house... he'll spoil all the good parts ;-D Cars seem to be the only toys that matter at the moment. He spends the day seeing how many he can carry, then gets really upset when they fall out of his arms.

Although I definitely understand why they call them "terrible twos" I also think this age is a lot of fun! I still can't imagine my life without this amazing little guy. I can't wait for all of the new adventures in store for the coming next year.

While everyone else in Hampton Roads was excited about the big snow storm Benjamin was recovering from a virus. And the last few days of it were definitely the worst! I think that children get sick every so often just to remind us how wonderful they are when they are not... Benjamin has been sick only a few times and I am very thankful! I'm not quite sure how my parents survived with me having constant ear infections as a child. I guess that's why they're crazy (just kidding!) ;-D

Kimber was glued to Ben's side while he was under the weather. My lap was quite full with a baby and a dog.

We did manage to get out a play in the snow a few times. It took us probably 20 min to get ready each time we went out.

Pushing snow down the slide with Grandpa

Making his first snowman

A little help from Uncle Will

I tried to used the kiddie pool as a sled... all he wanted was water in the pool.

Whoa....

Only 4 months 1 week and 2 days to go!!! How did that happen!? First Thanksgiving came, before i knew it Christmas had come and gone, next Benjamin will be turning TWO, and then the wedding!! Let the craziness begin!

Anyway, here are some pictures from Christmas time. Sorry they are so late...

Benjamin wasnt anymore impressed with Santa this year than he was last year

Decorating the gingerbread train

Opening his stocking, Kimber is always close by just in case there is food involved...

I love my little family!