Ben's Baptism

Ben was baptized this past weekend and the whole fam from STL came up for the event and yes it was quite an event. We even had the Archbishop baptize him since he's a family friend and baptize me when I was just a baby also. Ben handled it like a champ and didn't make a sound throughout it, but he was very curious as to who was pouring water on his head when the time came. Here are some pics.

Cousin Riley & Ben

Godparents - My sister Lara & Brian's brother Steve

Us with Archbishop Naumann

4 Months

Ben's hit the 4 month milestone quicker than I'd thought. Sorry I'm a day late and my posting has slowed down so much, but it's been busy around here with work, studying, baptism prep and MRIs. Yep, Ben is still a pain in my behind, literally.

So to play catch up he's....(deep breath)...grabbing toys, making lots of interesting sounds, sucking his hand and thumb at times, watches football, making monkey faces, rolling over both ways, and laughing (especially when Brian does the theme from Monday Night Football).

He had his checkup today and basically he's average. He weighs in at a whopping 15 lbs 1.5 ozs (55%), 25" long (50%), and head circumference is 16-3/8" (40%). So he has a small head like Brian and I.

Here are some pics from the last month - click the pic for a slide show and there's a video below of just him lounging around.

Grabbing Toys

Ben has mastered the art of grabbing toys (although it's quite a process). He does a big open swing with his arms until his hands come in contact with the object. It's amusing to say the least. I captured this video today pre-chiefs game as part of the 'warm up' to the game day routine Brian seems to think is fun. (Basically watching nfl countdown for 3 hours so needless to say I entertained both Ben and I for a while.)



He has also learned how to roll over from his back to his stomach this past week, but he's only done it a handful of times and we're yet to get a video of it. Updates to come on this one.

Lake, Big Lake!

So it's been a while and I have some catching up to do - I apologize in advance for the length of this post and amount of pictures. Two weekends ago we went to David & Michiyo's BBQ/Volleyball affair and it was a great time.

Here's Jack pulling bottles out for us - a nice progression. And Emily & Nicola - who can resist those cheeks!!

Then last weekend we were at the lake. Ben's first trip and he seemed to enjoy himself. Here he is getting ready for the chiefs kickoff. Shortly after he threw up all over the outfit just out of spite for the chiefs lineup this year.



And while we were at the lake I headed to the outlet malls and got a great deal on his halloween outfit so here's a preview.

I'll try to keep on the updates a little more, but it has been busy trying to balance work and mommyhood - normally I'm just too tired to post things.