Big kid bed

Last week Ben asked us to remove the front of his crib. So, we gave him some tools and let him have at it (with a little help from his dad). He has been sleeping like a champ in his new big boy digs, and loves jumping in and out of bed (just because he can now).

Father's Day 2011

I had the best Father's day thanks to Ben. We went to a vintage air show, which also featured many awesome things for little boys like tanks, trucks, oldey-timey tractors, and race cars. He's been telling stories about it all week!

Cambridge Commons

We went last week to the Cambridge Commons (or the 'sand playground' as Ben calls it). Coincidentally, Ben's best buddy Leonardo showed up at the same time, wearing the same crane truck shirt.

Ben found a great puddle to splash through, and over the course of an hour running back and forth somehow managed to end up in just a diaper. (He's not big on wearing clothes in the summertime.)

Beach Day!

We all had a wonderful day taking Ben to see the ocean for the first time at Nantasket Beach.

Ben-B-Q Birthday 2011

Target is out of wrapping paper...

Ben tries to sneak way from his own party...


Wheelbarrow rides!

Ben on the Moto-rocker we made from spare parts...
All the kids LOVED the big red firetruck.

Hotwheel races down the slide.

Isaac on the Moto-rocker.

Lucy on the Moto-rocker.



Checking the headlight switch.

Fill ’er up.

Birthday cupcake.