Zoom Zoom Zoom

After a brief break to work on language/vocalizing skills, Ben is back onto refining his gross motor skills and cruising all over the place. He is getting very good at walking around the coffee table and loves to push his bus thingy around the living room.

Oohhh, What's In Here??

Yes, Ben has definitely discovered cupboards. Over the course of a few days he has gone from 'Oh, what's this thing that opens and closes' to 'Oh, listen to it bang' to 'Oh, there's stuff in here!'. We are installing the locks this week. Haha, can't wait to see his face once he figures out he can't open the cupboards anymore! Poor Ben...it's just one big DE-NIDED after another....

A Walk at Side Cut

They Dont' Call Them Elk (as in deer) Hounds for Nothing

A deer crossed our path at Side Cut, and stayed on it for a long time, much to Monster's frustration. And then, after we finally moved past the deer, we say another elkhound at the park!!

The Cutest Hat!

We found this hat at The Children's Place. I was good, and refrained from buying it, but it was just so darn cute!

First Attempt at 8 Month Pictures

Our first attempt at 8 month pictures. He wasn't really in the mood and wouldn't sit still very long. We'll try again tomorrow...

Happy Birthday, Grandma B!

Grandma B came for a visit this weekend. We got to see almost all of mommy's aunts and uncles and cousin Rachel! It was a fun visit and we'll get to see her again in a few weeks when we go to New Orleans!

Climbing to New Heights

So, somehow, Ben just knows how to climb steps. And he's fast at it, too. Before I had the gate up, he was up 3 steps in honestly 10 seconds.

And then DE-NIED! Haha!

The View From Up Here

Ben has a new hang out at dinner time when he gets a case of the 'mommy hold me's' and when we go for walks with Monster. So far he is enjoying the view and having a good time. He's even getting better and not messing with my hair (he's a bit of a hair puller).

Just Hanging Around The House

A Trip to Connecticut!

For Labor Day weekend, we took a trip to Bristol, Connecticut to see Adam's family. Ben was on super good behavior and had a great time seeing everyone!

Having fun with Great Grandma Yuskales

Snuggles with Great Grandma

Nap time with Ciocia Lily

Showing Great Grandma his mad cruising skills

Ciocia Lily and Joe

Playing with Aunt Gwen and Oliver

Checking out the view with Grandma and Grandpa's friend Sarah

The pass off with Aunt Ann and Ciocia Lily

Lauren and Uncle Jay playing with one tired little boy

Playing Vroom Vroom cars with Uncle Jay

Cousin Lauren

Cousin David

Cousin Erin