Happy Halloween!

I can't believe it's been so long since i have updated this site...

Benjamin is now 17 months & Alice will be 3 months old next week. Tonight was Benjamin's first real trick or

treating experience and it did not take long for him to catch on.... say trick or treat = get candy, smile at the neighbors = get candy, blow kisses = get more candy! Alice tagged along for a few houses, but in the end she helped Daddy pass out candy at home.

Hope everyone had a fun & safe halloween.

Here are some pictures of our monkey & his top banana!

Happy Birthday Old Friend...

Today (Aug 28th) would have been Tigger's 10th birthday... here are some of my favorite pictures of my buddy. Happy Birthday Tigger - we miss you.

Cookies & Milk

So for dessert the other night I broke out the oreos... and it must just be instinctual, but Benjamin immediately twisted the cookie open and started licking the frosting out of the middle. I can't say he picked that up from me because I am a cookie dunker & I know my milk is not safe with him and his busy fingers around... He was just too cute with the cookies so I couldn't resist sharing.

and on to the accomplishment of the week....

Drinking out of a cup for the first time!

Welcome Alice Nicole

Alice Nicole arrived August 5th at 6:32am... She weighed 7lbs 14oz and was 20.5 inches long.

I promise to upload more photos of Alice & the rest of us as soon as I can get everyone to sit still long enough to get some pictures!

Summer Fun & Other Stuff

So I just realized it's been forever since I updated the blog with some new photos... Benjamin has definately been enjoying himself this summer. He got the baby pool for his birthday and both he & I have been enjoying it every chance we get. He started walking a few weeks ago, and boy has his determination & stubborn side (wonder where he get's that) been shining through.

Checking out Grandpa's Car - EuroCar 2009

Pool Time!!!

the Backyard adventurer...

Getting ready for baby - testing out all the stuff

And now for the video Grandma Alice has been waiting for... sorry it's a long video (1-2 minutes, I think)...

Happy 1st Birthday Benjamin!

Look who just turned one...

Wow - I just can't believe it's been a year already!  Tom & I were reminiscing over dinner how much everything has changed in the last year... remember when we could just go to the store without having to think about what time it was? remember when Ben used to just stay where ever you laid him down?  remember when we thought it was so cute when he started rolling over and crawling?  remember when every other phrase wasn't Benjamin no...   It truely is amazing how quickly babies grow, change and learn things.

Benjamin had the first of his two birthday parties last weekend at my family's cottage.  Not only was he spoiled by his grandparent's, aunts and uncles but he had a great time playing with all his little cousins.  Here are some pictures from the event...

Benjamin's 1st cake

Sharing the cake with Sophia (our dog, who is happily sitting under the high chair)

wow- that was fun! 

Check out the frosting on the forehead - that's my favorite.

Our new toy...

Well we picked up the new car this past weekend and I think it's still sinking in that we bought a new car!   The drive home was fun & very relaxing.  Instead of jumping on the highway we opted to take US RT 20 home, it took a little longer but the scenery was much nicer.  It even got warm enough to put the top down...

Here are some shots:

     

Yeah Rocks!

Benjamin discovered we had rocks around our landscaping this weekend...

Wonder what he'll discover next weekend!

Something Pink & Something Blue!

We had our sonogram this past Thursday and it's official Benjamin is going to have a little sister come August.  Baby Girl Lynch is growing by leaps & bounds, right now she weighs around 10oz and is right on target for her August 4th due date!

For all those inquiring minds... no we are not having twins but we are getting a something blue this May.   Tommy & I ordered our dream car last weekened; We are getting a 2009 Metallic Laser Blue Mini Cooper S Convertible.  As of the last time I checked the mini cooper owner's lounge, the car is still on order for production but according to our mini motoring advisor, Branden, we should be the proud "parents" of our new set of wheels in about 8 weeks.  These aren't pictures of our exact car since it hasn't even been built yet, but here is a picture I found online...

On the Move

Today was another lazy afternoon... but we did have a moment or two to capture this video.  Enjoy!

I spy something...

small, white and sharp!   Yes Benjamin has his first tooth, and I just noticed a second tooth coming in this afternoon.   His first tooth made it's debut about 2 weeks ago, I was just waiting for it to actually move into place - boy that takes some time.   He is happily gumming away at anything he can get his little fingers on.  Last weekend he tried pancakes and today he had banana pieces with dinner.  Not sure how he felt about the banana but we will probably try again tomorrow or early next week as the banana gets more ripe!

Hope everyone is staying warm and I hear that spring is right around the corner...

The Starbucks Generation?

What more can I say, the picture says it all...

I hate GERMS!

So it's official - I HATE GERMS!  Okay so I was never really a fan of germs but now I officially HATE them.   Benjamin came home sick again today and luckily we were able to get him into the pediatricians office and yes he has yet another ear infection - so we are now on round 3 of antibiotics.   Of course eariler this week all 3 of us had the stomach bug, none of us were sick at the same time, but still yuck.   Tom & I are finally feeling healthy, but now we are juggling our work schedules and drawing straws as to who gets to stay home with Ben...   How soon until warmer weather comes along and I can open the windows without paying for more propane to heat the house???

Okay enough ranting, time to make dinner...

Benjamin's Secret...

So we are wondering how many of our friends and family have figured out Benjamin's secret... if you haven't figured it out, here's another shot for you...

Yes Benjamin is going to be a big brother!!!  We are due in August (August 4th to be exact) with the second addition to our family!  After the initial shock and a few weeks of denial we are all pretty excited… okay so Benjamin has no clue but I am sure he will be happy to have a co-conspirer in driving me nutty.   I have been feeling well, other than the cold that is still hanging on and a minor twing of heartburn here and there.

Don't worry we will keep everyone updated as things progress... I may even let Tom take a photo or two of me as Baby Two gets bigger.