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Ben's turns 1!

Oh, Ben. I can't believe you have been with us for a whole year now! You have made our family more complete and I can't ever imagine a time when you weren't here! From the beginning you have been a super happy, easy going, laid back baby. Thank you! While its not always easy being the younger brother, you don't ever seem to mind! You love Canon and always want to do whatever it is he is doing! You were our chunky baby and have grow into a big toddler, weighing in at about 25 lbs. You are wearing mostly 18 month clothes and mama has even gotten to buy some new ones since our seasons for hand me downs are off now :) You share a room with Canon and still sleep in your pack n' play (on an extra 3" mattress we bought when you were a baby!). You are also our early riser and recently we can hear you pushing and pulling at the rails at 5:30am. You've started walking a bit and now whenever we try to carry you somewhere you insist on being put down, holding onto one hand and doing it yourself! You started out as a great eater and have gotten a little more picky this month. Your favorites are crackers, bananas, pouches and cereal. You love to be thrown in the air, or dipped upside down and you always giggle! Your new favorite thing is to wrestle with Canon and Daddy! Your nicknames include Benj, Benji and Benito. We are so glad the Lord blessed us with you and I can't wait to see what the next year holds! Love you baby Ben! 

Birth Day 12/16/14

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This morning playing with the Nativity set we gave you!
Happy Birthday Ben!! 

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