12/26/08 - Playing with My New Toys.

Today I went shopping with mom and dad and then we came home and I got to play with all my new toys!!!

12/25/08 - My First Christmas!

It's Christmas! I must have been so good cause Santa left me lots of presents. I got some new pacifiers, my first guitar, clothes, CARS DVD (Blue Ray of course), blocks, and some books. Then I got to go see Grandma and Grandpa Ekenberg. They gave me an activity walker that I can push, pull or play with on the ground, a Cowboys blanket, CARS bowl and spoon and fork, a bib, t-shirts and a super cozy Dallas Cowboys blanket!

Grandma and Grandpa Brickler are driving from New York this coming week so I get to see them soon. They sent me a new walker for Christmas. I can't wait to show them how I get around. I'm a little slow but I'm getting the hang of it!

12/24/08 - Christmas Eve

Spending time with mom and dad tonight. We read THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS! I can't wait for Santa and his reindeers to come visit me.

12/6/08 - I met Santa!!!

Ho, Ho, Ho! I met Santa today. He is so friendly. It turns out that we have the same taste in clothes!

11/27/08 - Gobble, Gobble, Gobble!

My first Thanksgiving! I went over to Grandma and Grandpa Eks house for some turkey, ham and all the stuff that comes with it. Well....I watched everyone else eat it...my dad keeps telling me when I get teeth I can eat what he's eating.

I got to play with my Great Aunt Cathy and Uncle Terry too! I pretty much stayed up all day however, there was one time my dad and I found a quick moment to catch a few ZZZs!

11/22/08 - The Bockler Family!

I got to meet the Bockler family. Simon (5) is a ton of fun and I think his sister Lucy (3 1/2 months) has already fallen for me. Check out the crib picture of us...it's pretty obvious she thinks I'm cool!

11/21/08 - Slumber Party with Cousin Brady!

Cousin Brady got to sleep over tonight. We had so much fun. We played video games and ski ball at Dave & Buster's, then played Rock Band. I got a little tired so Brady played Rock Band with Mom and Dad. In the morning we made cinnamon rolls and watched cartoons! I can't wait until I get big enough to stay up late and play all night with him.

11/18/08 - Jump Around!

My mom and dad got me a Jumparoo! It's so much fun. I can turn all around (with some help) and play with all the toys. Up high there is a bird and a frog. AND best of all....I can jump up and down. I can only touch the tip of my toes on the ground but watch out...soon I will be jumping all the time!

11/2/08 - My Baptism

I got baptized today! My family and close friends were all there. After the ceremony we went back to my house and had a cookout. My Aunt Lucinda and Uncle Eduardo (who are also now my Godparents) flew in from NY to celebrate this special occassion with me. It was the first time we met. They love me and I love them!!!

10/31/08 - HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

My first Halloween!!! I was a scary yet very cute dinosaur! I tried to stay awake and hand out candy to all the kids in my neighborhood but I didn't last long. I can't wait until I'm old enough to go "Trick or Treating"!!

10/30/08 - Grandma and Grandpa Brickler Came To See Me!

Today my Grandma and Grandpa Brickler arrived from Wisconsin. I was so excited to see them. Other than my iSight (video iChat) I haven't seen them since I was born. Boy, were they shocked to learn that I was now 16 lbs 1 oz and 25" long.

10/19/08 - Spending Time with Grandma!

10/14/08 - HOW YOU DOIN'?

10/12/08 - Watching Da Bears with Grandpa!

It was an exciting last 8 minutes of the game but Da Bears feel short. Grandpa Ek and I still had a great time playing. He helped me put my new toy together.

10/6/08 - First Day at Day Care

Clearly I wasn't ready (still sleeping) but my mom and dad took me to my first day of day care in the early hours of the morning anyway. Mom had a super hard time. :-( Little did she know, once I got there I had a blast. I didn't fuss all day long. My care givers said I was a loveable cuddle bug. My activities included being held, leg lifts, tummy time and playing in the bouncy chair. I am meeting the other kids but everyone else is not as laid back as me. They like to cry, so I just sit back and baby watch. Now I see why adults like to people watch. Very entertaining!

9/25/08 - ROCKIN' BEFORE I WAS WALKIN'!

Look how big I am?!?! I'm 3 months old! Time flies when your learning to hold your head up, smile, coo, eat your hands, and learn to play the guitar and the drums!!!

9/8/08 - I Watched My First Packer Game with Daddy!

Though the Packers are not as exciting to watch as my favorite team....the Dallas Cowboys, I got to hang out with my dad (and Mr. Chris) as they watched the Packers start a new era. After 16 years, no more Fav-ra. Rodgers actually pulled out his first official win against the Vikings 24-19 but as you can see in my face it was very intense.

9/7/08 - My First Cowboy Game!

Cowboys played Cleveland Browns today and won (with no problem) 28-10. I'm thinking Super Bowl!!!!

9/6/08 - Cousin Brady's Football Game (First Time in Pads)

Wow! I watched my big cousin Brady play his first football game of the season today wearing pads for the first time. They did such a good job running and tackling the other team. I can't wait to grow up to play with the big boys.

9/4/08 - I'm Cool!

9/2/08 - Wanna Play?

8/31/08 - Labor Day Fun At Our House!

I invited my two best friends (Caleb and Charlie) over for a little Rock Band and swimming on Sunday.

8/22/08 - Great Aunt Laurie Comes to Visit and Ben Turns 2 Months Old!

Great Aunt Laurie (a.k.a. - Great Laurie) from Oxford, MS came to visit Ben for the first time. He absolutely fell in love with his Great Laurie from the first time they met. He can't wait to see her again in November!

Ben turned 2 months old on 8/23! He weighs 10 lbs. 14 oz. and is 22.5" long. He is such a big boy now. He smiles and coos more and more every day! His new trick is sticking out his tongue.

We celebrated Great G'ma's 85th birthday on Saturday, 8/30 at Great Aunt Cathy's (a.k.a - Great Cathy). Ben and Great G'ma were the stars of the day!