Evil toy

Ben got a big evil plastic toy...but from the second hand store!

The secret handshake

Ben & Clem show us how it’s done...

Ben can EAT

at the town diner...



and he can feed himself, whatta big boy!

Self portraits by Hamself

Fetch my helmet!

I will ward off the frontal attack. My trusty sidekick will defend the perimeter.

Ben’s baby buddies

Ben hosted the weekly baby play group over at his pad. We hope his parties remain this tame as he grows older.

He's considering a future in demolition.

Meet Morty

Our new little buddy Morty came to hang out with Ben.
“Hey kid, gimme your wallet.”
Ben, that is not the type of sign language we’ve been teaching you.
“This kid’s asleep, ok what’s for lunch?”

Watch Me Go!

One of Ben’s (and his dad’s) favorite Christmas gifts.
Look at the little speed reader go!

Photos by Lynn

Our great friends Lynn and Wyatt came to baby sit and took the best photos ever, perfectly capturing Ben’s “I just woke up” face.

Ben’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve

John, Stef, and Ben’s buddy Clem came over to celebrate
Things got outta hand pretty early...
We think Ben maybe had a few too many.

Ben’s first Christmas & trip to Ohio

Uncle John and Aunt Barb came to visit once we arrived back in Boston
Bearing gifts for baby Ben of course!
Ben got to meet Anita, Kacy, and Maya in Ohio too!
Anita brought a perfect little cap for Ben.

Ben prepares for his first flight.

Visiting with Dad & Mom's great Ohio pal Katie.



Baby books have come a long way Ben!


Sittin’ & chewin’ with Grandma.

Ben likes Christmas dinner.

And in the family Christmas tradition, violence erupts.