Tooth, Shirt, and Onesie

On face value alone, there is nothing all that special about these photos except for the extremely cute, funny, and quickly growing boy pictured. His name is Ben, and there is quite a bit special about him. These photos also feature the shirts we will be offering on SandboxThreads.com. E & I were pleasantly surprised by the quality and look of them. As you can see, Ben likes them too.

First Tooth

You may just have to take our word on it, but these pictures help to confirm that Ben's first tooth has broke through the skin. Look closely, and you just might be able to see it in these photos.

Ben's Photo Shoot

As most of you know, we're opening an online business, and we needed a baby to model our gear. Elizabeth took matters into her own hands this morning and did a little photo shoot with Ben. To see the entire shoot, go the Ben's Photo Album and then Feb. 07. I think we have a true male supermodel on our hands. For certain, he is not camera shy.

If you'd like to visit the website, go to: www.sandboxthreads.com

Bathtub Fun

Happy Half Birthday Ben!!!!!!!

Ben's half a year old today. Here are a few pictures from the last couple of days.

Ben is crawling (sort of), but backwards only. He gets around pretty well, but he does take the long way around. He's eating oatmeal now as well. And boy does he know that he's about to eat. Show him a bottle or cup of food and the little guy talking and smiles and jumps around. He is also pretty good at standing up on his own, well, when we put his hand on, say the crib or table, he can then keep himself pretty steady for a half minute or so. Next up, forward crawling and walking?

Swimming Lessons

To the worry warts--

This is a video of Ben's 3rd swim lesson. Last night he attended his 5th class. With the exception of the first class, we have Ben putting Ben under the water. The one video image of us putting him under is the time that he got a little choked. Since this video was made, very little water has been swallowed. Enjoy.

Ben Goes Bananas

I'm sure at some point we will find a food that Ben does not like, but at this point, he'll eat anything we try to feed him. Today's menu--milk, rice cereal, and bananas. Pureed bananas look YUMMY!!!!

Happy Birthday to Daddy

Now as you know, Daddy, me, is the author of this blog. So when I write Happy Birthday to Daddy, I'm writing to myself which may be considered a bit vain. Anyway, yesterday, Daddy turned 33. We didn't do a whole bunch yesterday although Elizabeth cooked me a birthday breakfast dinner, but thanks to my cunning wife, I was surprised by a wave of visitors this past weekend.

This montley crew began arriving Thursday, and we had a great time all weekend long. THANK YOU ELIZABETH and GANG!!!!!

Ben Strikes Back

I didn't move him into this position. He did this on his own. Right you are, the force is strong with this one.

More Eating and Talking

So THIS is solid food?

More FIRSTS!!!!!!!!

I'd bet that few babies are lucky enough to experience their first snow in the morning and their first time swimming in the evening. Ben, however, has had that sort of day.

We didn't brave submerging him completely tonight, but we did splash, kick around, jump up and down, and blow lots of bubbles. Being in the water didn't seem to bother him whatsoever.

More Snow Pictures

Lesson to Daddy--Ben does not like snow on his exposed skin (neither would I). In my quest for a great snow picture, I made Ben really mad, but he's happy again inside the confines of his exersaucer with dry clothes and a bottle on the way.

White Stuff Falling on Ben

Whatever could it be?

Carrots, Grandparents, and Grins....

...these are a few of my favorite things.