Ben is 3 months

I am so excited to be be 1/4 of year old today.

I feel full of confidence...

and ready to see what the next 3 months will hold.

I was ready to party all night...

but I may have had a little too much fun.

Now, if I could only figure out what is going on in my diaper.

Ben digs Marley...

Ben is now 3 mos old. See his new trick, click HERE.

Happy Easter!

Big Boy Ben

Today, at 12 weeks and 2 days, Ben rolled over from his back to his front, all on his own. Unfortunately, no one was watching when he did it. Also, as this skill has developed, his scooting skills are regressing.

His scoot currently involves tucking his knees under his body, using his forearms and legs to push his body forward and landing on his face. With this comes much grunting and complaining. He wasn't getting very far very fast, and now actually seems to be going backwards.

Ben enjoying Aunt Nancy's gift

Ben is already enjoying the exersaucer, though he is a little young to stay in very long...

Ben meets California cousins

Ben also got to meet his Uncle Josh, Aunt Christine and cousins Aiden and Baby Dillon...












and we all made our first trip to Austin Zoo, though I think Ben was a little too young for it.















He is looking forward to meeting his Aunt Olivia, Uncle Greg and cousins Grant, Evan and brand new Baby Reagan this summer. CONGRATULATIONS ROGERS FAMILY!

Ben Tells A Story

Ben has something to say and it must be important because he tells it with great enthusiasm.
Click to hear the: Short Version; Long Version

Ben Meets his great aunt Nancy

Ben has been enjoying getting to know his great aunt Nancy from Tucson....

A Big Day For Ben

....although he doesn't know it...
Mom and dad established his 529 college savings account! They chose the Utah plan for the diversified low cost Vanguard funds available. Hopefully, after 18 years there will be enough money in it for him to attend the community college of his choice or at least a good accredited trade school.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

Ben is now 8 weeks old and will be 2 months on Sunday. We couldn't find a beer mug sippy cup, so this will have to do...

(click on each picture to see a larger version)

Parenthood changes you.

Until you have a child, it is difficult to understand how fascinating poop can become. We find ourselves conversing about poop on a daily basis. Like discussing fine wine or art, we talk about colors, textures and aroma. Lately, frequency has become the topic of import. I guess Ben decided to give me a birthday present by taking a break from pooping. Of course, by day 4 I was getting a little worried. I then found myself doing things I never thought I would do (or hoped not to have to do), with the thermometer and a glycerine suppository. After a little assist, he is back on track, and the best part of it was that he waited until his Omi could change the diapers.

6 weeks old

For Ben's 6 week birthday, we took him to Town Lake. We think he enjoyed it (click on photos to see larger version).