Ben Standing on His Own

My mom put Ben in her laundry basket today and so she yelled at me to get my camera to take pictures because it was just too cute. He was being cute and just playing around in there and then all of a sudden he pulls himself up and he's standing. Of course he is holding on for dear life but he is actually doing it. I was so amazed and just kept taking pictures. It was a good moment. When I told Mike about it later, he was all cool and calm like the kid does this every day. I tell you, I was so glad that I had my camera out because it is not every day that your kid stands for the first time. It was great.

Three Computer Nerds in the Woods

Yesterday we went out to 'The Homestead' to meet with Mike's coworkers @ Redphone. It was kind of funny to think that we were trapezing around the woods and roasting wieners with computer nerds. I never would have thought that would be how I would spend a relaxing sunday evening. We really did have a wonderful time and realized that we really don't do things with people outside our family much, outsiders can be fun too. We went and had a wiener roast and then went for a little hike before the evening of R&R around the fire. Ben also had a great time with Zane, Dave son (Mike's boss). It was a really great time

Ben and Zane having a blast with Zane's truck.

Camera

I don't know if everyone knows this but I have been waiting and waiting for my new camera to arrive and finally it has. I can finally start taking pictures of people I know and love to develop a portfolio and get going on my new business.

For those who do not know I'm starting a little family photography business. So book now for I'm working cheap to free until I get a portfolio ready to show off to potential clients.

Strawberries Finally

We went to get some strawberries today so we thought we would through Ben in the field and take a few shots. He might even make it into a few Langley tourism things. There were some photographers there and mom suggested that they take pictures of a cute baby in the fields.

Benard's First Canada Day

Well, biking to the parade was not an option this year so Benard and I walked to meet our friend's at near Wendy's. Mike thought he might be able to get away from work to watch with us but apparently people really wanted to buy appliances during the parade.

I tried to get Ben to wear this red hat to be a little more patriotic and well, it was just too small.

He wasn't too sure about what was going on @ first and then things went down hill from there.

A little okay.

Not so okay. He just started screeming because of the fire trucks. I guess that he will not be a firefighter when he grows up, that's okay with me.

Enjoying a good time with his girlfriend Gabby after the parade.

Getting ready for the fireworks with daddy.


A little past Ben's bedtime before we even left to go find a seat.


Watching the firework with dad and not too cranky considering that it was 2 hrs. past bed time by the time they got started.

6 month old hero

I can't believe that my little guy is already 6 months old. He's such a little hero to us. So far we have enjoyed watching him grow up. Now we are getting into new adventures with him like getting two new teeth and Ben being able to get around so much that we have had to baby proof almost everything already. I thought it would be at least a little longer before we had to make sure that everything was out of his reach. It's truly amazing that you don't realize how unsafe your house is until you get a little guy moving around who is a magnet to all the dangers in your home. Most of the time I didn't even know that I had left anything out and then all of a sudden he finds a plastic bag or something. Ben can now reach onto the coffee table and get whatever we forget and get it into his mouth. He's getting fast, but for now I'm still faster.

Well here his is in all his glory. Mike found the suit and we thought it was just right for his 6 month shots.My two hero's

Look mom I can fly.

Oh the classic looking off into the distance pose. I wish that I could say that I got him to do this but I think he heard a cry for help in the distance and was off in a flash.

Of course we still got a few shots in with Benard's trusty lion Carnie. What would a monthly photo shoot be without him? Ben has grown soooo much.

Just checking to make sure that all is well in the world before he takes his nap.
Good safety to all and to all a good night.

Growing up Soooooo Fast

Ben is almost 6 months now and he got his first tooth on Saturday, June 14th, and I'm sure that another one is not far behind. On Friday night we were camping with my family, and really not a time you want your baby screaming in the mild of the night for no reason that you know of, then when I found the tooth I totally understood why the boy was the way he was.

A few more things that Ben is doing now include, swimming on land (trying to crawl) and drinking from a bottle @ the same time that someone is holding him. In some ways it just seems like yesterday that he was so small and not doing anything and in other ways I just can't remember much about him being any younger then he is right now.

We are truly enjoying watching this little guy grow up and I am thank full for all those in his life that encourage us and want to get to know this little guy as he becomes more of who he is meant to be.