What's Goin' On...

Mother, mother... there's too many of you cryin'... (that was in reference to the title of this blog)

So, things are great! Busy, but great! I have no life except school, lessons, Ben, and now musical directing a show at MCT. Any and all free time is gladly spent at home. Therefore, I don't really have any good stories. I'll just post the latest pictures.

The big baby news this month is that we started solids. So of course we have all the obligatory "messy eater" shots. Bear with me. I'm pretty sure, though, that my kid is cuter than most when eating messily. I'm a big fan of the solids... he is much more content and sleeping better than before. It makes me realize that he must have been pretty hungry before we started them.

First bite of cereal! Not sure what to think yet.

First time I punched the bowl out of Mom's hand while eating. (Yes, this has happened several times.)

Mmmm. I LOVE cereal now.

Indeed, Benjamin. Indeed.

Oooh, sweet potatoes! Now we're talking! (And puking orange!)

I like to hold the spoon when I can.

I like to put it in my eye.

Now for some random pictures.

"Grouching"

Everything goes in my mouth these days.

I am already beginning my career as a musician.

See, I have a guitar AND a drum, and several very awesome rattles.

I still like to fall asleep on Mom's shoulder sometimes. I do it for her, 'cause she really likes it.

Thumb Sucker!!!

I'm sorry, but thumb sucking is super cute.

4 months already!

September was definitely a busy month. We've gotten into the swing of school/day care. It's definitely a change from summer, when we weren't doing anything, to school, where I teach all day and have 20 private students as well. Peter is also getting busy. He'll be playing a bit in "Jesus Christ Superstar" at MCT, so he has started rehearsing for that.

Here are some pictures of Ben this past month.

This may be my FAVORITE picture of Ben ever. This is also my favorite time of day... first thing in the morning when he wakes up. He is very happy when I come to get him out of bed.

So happy!

So sweet.

He still loves this chair. It's the best money I ever spent.

Look at those sweet boys. Ben smiles in his sleep.
We did our monthly date swap with Brittnie and Dan Keilman. Ben's best friend Cormick came over for a night of fun (a.k.a. insane crying and unhappiness) and the Keilman's went out for dinner and fun. This picture happened when Peter was heating up a bottle and both babies started wailing uncontrollably. They just both needed to be held... there was no choosing just one.



This next set of pictures came from a big event in September... UM homecoming! On September 20, the whole family took part in the Alumni Band activities. Peter and I marched in the band. Peter strapped Ben to his front in the baby bjorn. It was quite an attraction, apparently. Ben slept through the whole parade and was unphased by the event. My mom also joined us and twirled baton with the band. She was by far the highlight of the parade!
Ready to march! Everyone in Griz gear.
Griz boy at the game!

First griz touchdown.
The family. Ben, looking oh-so-pleased.


Not even the cannon and 25,000 fans can wake him up!
Getting ready to march!


Mom warms up.