Benjamin turns One!!!!!

How big is Baby Benjamin?!?! Sooooooo BIG!!!

And apparently one year old! How did that happen?

We celebrated on Saturday despite the big hurricane. Lots of fun with friends and family despite the weather. Maura made THE MOST DELICIOUS cupcakes and mini-cakes in the world! It was Grandaddy's birthday on Saturday so they each got their own little cake. Grandaddy seemed to be able to eat his in a much more civilized manner than Mr. Ben.

Opening presents with Nick and Anna. Don't tell them, but it wasn't actually their birthdays or Christmas. Although I think Nick got just as many presents as Ben.

He's only one and knows how to work the camera!

Happy Birthday to our funny, handsome, wonderful Benjamin!

A Visit to Maymont

Ready to see some animals! This time last year Nick was having NONE OF IT when it came to feeding the goats! He's come a long way....

Ben got really excited about all the chickens!

After some persuasion, Nick decided it was safe to feed the donkey. He is STILL saying "nice donkey" three days later! It really was a very nice donkey, not nearly as crazed as the goats.

This goat doesn't look too crazy in this picture, but several were locking horns trying to butt the others out of the way when it came to food. And the food was only tiny little grains. They must be desperate.

All in all, a great day at Maymont!

Happy Birthday Brian!

Josh and Katherine's Wedding Weekend!

We flew to New York on Friday, Nick and Ben's first plane ride! They did pretty well, definitely better than driving. The ride back was not so smooth!

We spent lots of time at the pool!

The "boys" bagel breakfast

The mother and father of the bride at the rehearsal dinner.

Me and my two handsomes at the rehearsal dinner. Nick just wanted to get down and see the llama. Yes, there was a llama at the rehearsal dinner.

The bride!! The beginning of the picture marathon. I'm sure she will have some unbelievable pictures to choose from!

Love this picture! Fancy clothes, fancy mirror, tongue out!

In the bridal suite post-wedding and pre-cocktail hour.

Can you tell these two are related?!?!

To the bride and groom! Hope they are having a fantastic time in Seattle and Alaska!

"Hello, I am a full grown boy."

"And I love play-doh!!"

But seriously, how did he get so big?

And he's off!

Ben finally started crawling (after what seemed like being as close as possible with no forward motion FOREVER). He's not exactly zooming across the room yet, but give him a week or so and I'm sure he'll be a little speed racer!