Cayman Islands.

Brad and I just got back from an all expense paid trip to the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman that I won through work. It was such a fantastic trip and I wanted to make sure to share the photos for those of you that don't have facebook. (And, if you are one of THOSE folks, what are you waiting for?!?) The trip happened to fall on our three year anniversary, so we got a nice vacation and a spectacular dinner on our actual wedding date.

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

We missed Benjamin a ton while we were away, but it was a nice little break from the 6am wakings and the teething HELL we've been in. We actually came back to a happy baby, with 2 top front teeth broken through his gums...finally! He's walking (more like running) like a champ. He has two words...Dada and UH-OH! And his newest thing...he signs "more" when he wants more food, which is often for my little piggy.
I have some new pictures from our family vacation to LBI the first week in June but can't find the cord to upload from my video camera. Stay tuned...

1st Birthday!

Well, I am a bit behind, but better late than never, right? Our little man turned ONE!!! I can hardly believe it. We had not one, but TWO birthday parties for Benjamin--one in PA and one in NJ. People went above and beyond for him. It was truly amazing to have many of our friends and family together in place in celebration of Benjamin's first year (and Mommy and Daddy MAKING IT THROUGH!!!).

I can't believe my teeny tiny little newborn turned in to a little boy so fast. At the moment, Ben is walking everywhere (chaos!), in the process of ditching the bottle (we still have the bedtime one left), and drinking only whole milk. Double HOORAY to no more expensive formula!!!

A little trip down memory lane in honor of Ben's birthday:



How amazing is life that in one year that little guy turns into THIS!!!


Okay, so enough mushy gushy. Here's a glimpse at all the FUN Boo Bear had at his parties.


A monkey cake for my little monkey man


Ben enjoying his smash cake and first taste of chocolate!


YUM!!!


Ben "fishing" at the duck pond


Grandpa with the babies, Ben and Chelsea


Miss Chelsea-Girl looking sassy


Kissing Cousins


Ben having fun with Uncle Josh


Bayonne's Number One Yankee Fan

New Jersey Party:

Ben's little smash cake with a monkey on top


Ben and Daddy


Auntie Kim made Ben the BEST monkey cupcakes but we didn't get a picture!!


"Yes, I still only have my two bottom teeth."


Ben having fun with Uncle CJ


The birthday boy enjoying his first taste of watermelon...he ended up eating TWO pieces!

Seriously, thank you so much to everyone for all of the well wishes, gifts, and time spent with us. Ben got so many birthday wishes from friends and family near and far. He is one lucky little boy!