Table Manners

Ben always puts his feet up on the table - ALWAYS! If he's in his highchair he rests both feet on the tip of the table and when he's in his booster at least one foot always ends up on the table. I thought it was about time we documented it. Perhaps one day he will learn some proper manners. . . then again, who knows!? I'm sure Joe would still do it if he could :)

Apples

The other day I was on a phone call with a client and Ben was having a fit. I picked him up and he saw a bowl of apples on the counter - he wanted one so I let him take one hoping he would quiet down. . . Next thing I know he's eaten about half of the apple. Ever since he's been hooked. He takes bites straight from the apple just like a big boy. So much for dicing up every little bite he takes!

Currant Cookies

Ben eating his first currant cookie.

Cousin Charlie was in charge of the cookie sheets.

Ben and Daddy cut a few cookies.

It's safe to say they've both eaten more than they made!

Some cookie bakers in their matching aprons.

Charlie got to spend the night at our house like the old days, so that was fun!

Innsbrook

Despite an ear infection, we decided to take Ben to Innsbrook last weekend. He seemed to have fun while we were there. His favorite game was opening and closing the bi-fold doors to my parent's bedroom. It was literally ALL he wanted to do. We had a fun, fall visit!

Happy Halloween!

Despite both Ben and I having colds we had a fun Halloween. We stayed home this year and "skunk" Ben had fun trick-or-treating! We went to three houses in our neighborhood and he was pretty impressed with the candy situation. When we got home he kept taking his candy out of his bag and putting it back in (saying "oooohh." and "mmmmmm" as if he really knows what candy is). He had his first sucker - and seemed to like it pretty well. He also thought it was cool when kids came to our door and definitely wanted to be part of the action. Thanks again to "Auntie Kristina" for her awesome handy work on his costume (we were going to do face makeup with whiskers and a nose, but he was SO congested we decided against it)!!

Spooky Halloween Party

Cousin Charlie "hosted" a very fun Halloween Party at Bubba and Grampy's house. He made creepy appetizers, spooky punch and somehow he found some brains and eyeballs we all had to feel! EEEEWWWWW! We had quite a night! The cousins had a blast (Ninja Charlie, school bus AJ and skunk Ben).

Meet Arlo-

I recently got to take a trip all by myself :) I went to Minnesota and left the boys at home. I went to visit my great friend and college roomie Kristina - her new baby Arlo and husband Darrell. I had the best, most relaxing time. You forget what it's like to be around a LITTLE baby after a while - you don't have to leave the bathroom door shut, you don't have to worry about leaving a cup on the coffee table, he doesn't play with the outlets or climb on the dining room table. (Hee he, just wait Kristina and Darrell!). He was such a sweet guy with a happy disposition. He was learning to roll while I was in town, so it was fun to see. Thanks again for a great trip!

Joe and Ben had a great time together. They bonded and did "guy stuff" - went to the park, Guitar Center, Borders, etc. When I got home the house was even clean - - - very impressive!