Benjamin's First Hike

Today our family went on a hike in a wooded trail area to a pretty creek bed. Ben enjoyed the moby wrap for most of the time, and when he didn't, he liked laying on the creek bed and looking up at the green canopy of leaves. He had no idea of the critters his siblings were examining it the geological features they explored. He napped soundly the last hour of the trip. 

With Nanny

Taken June 2013 in Columbia, Mo. 

Little Hand Holder

One of Benjamin's three month old favorites has been holding his own hands.  He still enjoys holding our hands, especially mine during nursing. He is usually holding his own hands or else gripping onto his shirt or a blanket.  Elsa calls his hand holding "praying". 

15 Weeks Old: Play Gym Smiles

These photos were taken while Daniel and Elsa were napping.  Benny kicked and batted at toys while I ate my lunch next to him.  He was so adorable that I had to get the camera out to capture his gleaming eyes and jolly  mouth. 

Bath Time Benny : Three Months Old

I think bath is the highlight of his day. 

Summer Baby!!

It was a hot day! He needed a tiny dip in the backyard pool... 

The Second Birthday Party He Has Been To... and He Also Snoozed Through It!

Ben came with us to my cousin's daughter's sixth birthday party.  He stayed in his car seat for most of the time!

 Family photo.  June 2013.  Mom is 30, Elsa is 2, Ben is 13 weeks, Daniel is still 3, and Daddy is 31.

Ten Weeks Old

Smiling
Cooing
Amused by big brother
Happy napper
Good moods while traveling
Grumpy mood when hungry
Bath time kicker