One Year Old!

Benjamin turned one yesterday. We arrived at my folks' house in Pennsylvania a few days ago, and Nana had planned a birthday party. Ben even had his own cake in addition to the one shown above. I didn't get a chance to upload a photo yet.

Benjamin wasn't really sure what to make of everyone singing to him.

His first tentative taste of cake. He was not in the mood to sit in his high chair, so I held him. The cake was yellow with white frosting. After the first bite of cake, he seemed interested. But after the first taste of frosting, oh my goodness. He scarfed it. We only let him have a very small piece, and we didn't give him the opportunity to smear cake on himself from head to toe.



Nana started out feeding him the cake, but he ended up feeding himself.

Opening his first present from Nana & Grandpap: a See 'n Say.

A percussion set from Rachel & Chris. He LOVES this thing and has played with all the instruments already.

A driving toy from Aunt Jeanie & Cory.

Enthralled by an interactive book from Aunt Janie.

He would rather chew on the blocks from Aunt Janie than open the next present. Still doesn't care about unwrapping.

Checking out a fridge toy from Beth & Jason. He focuses well with this toy, & I'm hoping it comes in handy on the car trip home.

The adorable outfit that Ben is wearing was picked out by Grandpap. There's a cute sweater that goes with it, but I was not about to wrestle him into it...he was a bit fussy yesterday and I didn't want to push my luck. Traveling & staying in a different crib are challenging for him, but he has been having a blast with the family. More pics to come soon.