Hanks and Eddies

Ben's First Trip to Hanks and Eddies--a right of passage! :)

Ed, Jill, Steve at Eddie's Footlong Hotdogs

Ben eating some hotdog bun with sauce at Eddie's.

Maureen, Eileen, Ben and Susie enjoying Hank's Frozen Custard

smoochie smoochie

Ben giving the stuffed Giraffe a big ol' kiss! heehee.

Swinging

Ben loves to go for runs with Dad in the jogging stroller on the weekends. They get up early and run 5 miles then play on the playground for awhile. Mom loves it too because she gets to sleep in!

Cheese?

Cheese? No thanks.

I was trying to give Ben cheese for the first time. I guess it had a strange texture to it at first. He was being a real stinker about it--throwing it, dodging my attempts to feed him, until he actually tasted it! Then it was ok. :)

Vacation

We had a great week in the Outer Banks with Steve's parents, Erik, Carissa, Dave, Lorrie and Cameron. It was very nice and relaxing. Ben was unsure of the sand at first, but by the end of the week, he was a pro. He liked the pool much better than the cold ocean. It was a great trip! :)

Playing catch

Ben trying to play catch. It's tricky for him but he's coming along! He thinks it's hilarious. Steve can't wait until he has someone who actually wants to play catch with him! :)

Ben is such a momma's boy

Here is another video of Ben dissing his dad for his mom and then doing a little bit of walking.