My New Friend Jackson

This past weekend we visited Amy, Zan & Jackson in Atlanta. Ben met Jackson for the first time because he just moved from San Francisco. They both agreed they felt like old friends, though, since their mommies talk so much on the phone.

Presidents' Day

Ben likes Presidents' Day...his dad came home early from work and we went to the park with Jeanine and Elise. Instead of taking the strollers we decided to take them in Ben's wagon. They both thought that was pretty cool and took turns throwing things out of the wagon during our walk.

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone who may be reading this! Ben sends his love.

Scarlett and I went on a date at a dessert bar. Actually, our entire play group was there, but we were able to get in some quality time together.

Mom, when are you going to turn my carseat around???

Dad asked me to help work on the tax return this year. It's a tough job for a one-year-old, but these glasses help me crunch all those numbers.

Walking

Ben decided things were getting a little too easy for his mother, so he thought he'd start walking. Here's a video of him practicing this new skill. He's still wobbly and can't get too far too fast, but I'm' sure it's only a matter of time before he'll be everywhere. It's fun to watch him figure it out. b.b., however, is quite distressed by this new development.

In other news, Ben went to the doctor last week for his 12 month check-up and all is well. He's 23 pounds, 15 ounces (35th percentile) and 32 1/2" long (97th percentile).

More birthday pictures

Here are a few more pictures from Ben's first birthday extravaganza weekend.

These cards that play music are pretty neat!

My friends Jae & Karman came to my party and brought me a fun toy.

I also got some monster slippers from Barry & Steven. Perfect for walking on hardwood floors...and scaring Elise Mae.

I LOVE this xylophone that Pops & Brenda got me.

Here I am playing with a shoelace and some stacking blocks that Elise Mae got me (she got me the blocks...the shoelace belongs to mom). b.b. is enjoying taking a nap in a box. She made it quite clear she didn't want to be bothered while she was resting so I kept my distance.