I have to brag, because I am a Mom and I think my son is the most adorable thing that ever walked the planet.
This morning while getting ready for work, Ben was doing his usual routine by crawling around the upstairs while his Dad catches a few extra minutes of precious sleep. While getting ready he noticed a small blue plastic bowl that we took from the hospital when he was born. It was a perfect bowl to use while bathing him when he was a newborn and since it was no longer used for its original purpose, it thus became a baby toy. Anyways, Ben was looking at it and I decided to be silly and put the bowl on Ben's head as a hat. I laughed at how cute he was and in turn gave me the biggest grin that could melt anyone's heart. The bowl fell off Ben's head and he was wondering what had happened! He immediately took the bowl and put it back on his own head! He then looked at me for another laugh. I of course was rolling at the shear cuteness of what he just did. This is the same kid that refuses to wear a hat! He laughed and clapped as I laughed as he was so delighted to see his Mommy so happy.A few minutes later the bowl fell off and that ended that game. How cute is that!
Ben also is getting closer and closer to walking. He cruises great, but just hasn't made that leap. I have been helping him by trying to walk in front of him and holding his hands, but in the past he takes three steps and drops down to crawl. I never pressure him as every kid will eventually learn, but as a Mom I encourage each milestone. Today he started walking with me across the upstairs instead of taking three steps! Such progress! I told his Dad what he had done and we were both equally happy he is making such strides. I had to eventually leave for work. I badly wanted to stay home with Ben to see if he'd walk more with me, but Mommy had to go make some money. James later emailed me in the morning and said that although Ben did not want to walk with him, he did pull him up and Ben stood on his own for ten seconds. Even more progress!!! I am so happy for my little man! Way to go Ben! I can't wait to come home and give him a hundred little kisses and hugs for his achievement. Mom and Dad are so proud!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
All About You
I decided to write this post, because even though Ben's parents try to remember each and every detail of Ben's life, as the years go by perhaps some of the memories we have now will be forgotten.
Right now Ben is 13 months old. I honestly can't believe time has gone by so quickly! It feels like yesterday he were still inside me and I was wondering and contemplating what he would look like, what his personality would be and how big he would be. Now he is a toddler full of energy, smiles and attitude : )
Here is my little list of things I want to remember about whats going on right now.
~ Ben has two favorite songs. One that he likes to be soothed by and another he likes to dance with. At any moment when he is upset or crying, he can be soothed by his Mom singing "Smile" to him. I fell in love with this song ever since I watched the movie "My Girl" when I was little. I thought it was a beautiful song and even found the lyrics to memorize it so I could one day sing it to my child. In turn he loves it. Another song he likes to dance too is somewhat silly. This is a song that actually plays from one of his toys. This toy basically resembles the steering wheel and dashboard of a car. It has the same melody of "Frère Jacques", but the lyrics were changed to this "Are you driving? Are you driving? On the road. On the road. Can you see the letter? Can you see the picture? On the road. On the road." Every time he hears that regardless if it is the toy singing it or his parents, Ben will casually rock back and forth with the melody. It is so cute!
~ Ben loves dog stuffed animals. I used to think we would have lots of bears in his stuffed animal collection, but no he likes dogs. I think he is partial since he has two living dogs for him to chase. He loves holding them while he goes to sleep by rubbing their ears and looking at their noses.
~Ben likes two types of meat. Beef and chicken. Everything else is okay if he is really hungry, but he has preferences!
~Ben at over a year old still wakes up like clock work around 6am or 6:30am every day. His Dad and I hope that once we invest in some dark out shades that we may get to sleep a little later on the weekends.
~Ben hates to stay inside for a long period of time. He craves going out and bumming around. Ben will let you know when he has cabin fever. I almost dread the colder months ahead. It won't be as easy taking him around the block for a walk.
~Ben right now, this week, this moment, is a Daddy's boy. It could change, but everything Daddy is okay by him. Its okay when Mom is around to help him out, but once his Dad comes home, his eyes are all on him!
~TMI, but Ben poops every morning like clock work. Luckily Mommy isn't there to change it. Thats Dad's job in the morning!
~So far Ben has three teeth on the top (the front ones) and four teeth on the bottom. This week I think he is working on some more.
~When Ben gets home from day care, he does not want to be put down. He wants to spend a moment in his Mom's arms, which means his Mom gets to do everything one handed.
~Ben's favorite toy right now (other then the singing car toy) is his Mickey Mouse ride toy. He loves the propellers that spin around and the fact that he can open and close the seat. I love stuffing small toys in the seat so he has the pleasure of emptying it out each day.
~For months Ben hated fruit. He only ate fruit at day care, which I think it was mainly due to peer pressure. Recently his Dad and I found out that he likes Honey Dew and Cantelope. Who would of guess? He thinks its the best thing on Earth!
~ Ben loves his teeth to be brushed with his baby tooth brush. He finds greater pleasure in that then sucking on a pacifier.
~ Ben likes to bite people right now. He bites his parents and his friends at day care. We love him despite of the teeth marks in our skin. We tell him not to bite us and he in turns laughs at his parents. He has no fear.
~ Speaking of no fear. Ben has not yet learned to go down the steps properly. There are two steps in our family room. Ben loves going head first down them. It makes everyone cringe.
~ Ben loves people clapping at him. I suppose who wouldn't? However, the expression on his face of pure glee and happiness while he looks at each person until they stop is priceless!
~ My son is part fish. He loves spending as much time in the water as possible. Once (while he was at his Nagymama's house) he had a total of three baths in one day! He really only needed one bath that day, but it doesn't hurt having a really clean kid.
~ Ben farts louder then his parents sometimes. Yup I said it. Its pretty impressive.
~ Ben recently learned how to play "duck" with Joey. Joey (the poodle) loves his rubber duck and is usually eager for anyone to throw his duck for him so he can chase it. Instead of throwing it (well sometimes he does), Ben will get the duck and hold it out for Joey. I think its sweet that not only does he share, but he also recognizes that it is the dog's favorite toy.
~ Ben loves coke cans. No matter where they are, he seeks them out to try and play with them. This equals out to his parents being really quick on their feet and great at playing "hide the coke can". I blame this behavior partially on his Godmother, who one day decided to put beans in a coke can and tape it up for the babies to play with. I still love her though.
~ Ben at a early age checks out women young and old. He doesn't give men the same double look. He isn't shy about staring at them either.
~ Ben hates getting dressed. If he could be naked all day I think he would love it. He screams every time his Dad and I dress him. It makes for fun mornings for his Dad. This also is the same for his diaper changes.
~ Maybe its because his Mom is usually is easier to get to, but if Ben's Dad and I are both home and sitting on the couch, and Ben has a poopy diaper, 9 times out of 10, Ben will head to his Mom. I feel the love.
~ Ben eats with gusto. He eats fast and usually a lot of food (he does have his moments though). When he is done, he will part out his food rations for the dogs. Thank God for the dogs that clean up my floor daily!
~ Some babies his age have grown out of bottles, but Ben isn't letting his bottle go any time soon. We have moved on to drinking sippy cups for a quick thirst quincher or during meal times, but sometimes he just wants that bottle.
~ Ever since Ben was three months old (maybe before), he has had an obsession with fans. He loves them! He will sit there and stare at them.
~ Ben hates hats. I hope he'll be better about hats when winter comes along. He detest anything on his head.
~ This is so gross, but I haven't seen my friends kids do this, so I thought I would share. If Ben has snot running down his nose, he will crawl up to the nearest person and wipe his nose on them. So far his Aunt, Dad, Nagymama and I have all been graced with "slug tracks" on our clothing.
~ Ben has yet to get a hair cut. His Mom would like to trim it a bit, so we shall see. There may be a post soon that says "Ben's First Hair Cut"
~ Ben loves sports. How do I know this? Ever since he was little if a Caps game or a Redskins game was playing he always takes a moment to watch. These sports are also effective in calming him down if he is upset about something.
~ Ben does not like olives. He put a olive in his mouth once thinking it would be something great and in turned cried until his Mom got it out of his mouth.
For now thats all I can think of. I am sure I have left some things out, so if something comes to mind, I may edit this post.
Right now Ben is 13 months old. I honestly can't believe time has gone by so quickly! It feels like yesterday he were still inside me and I was wondering and contemplating what he would look like, what his personality would be and how big he would be. Now he is a toddler full of energy, smiles and attitude : )
Here is my little list of things I want to remember about whats going on right now.
~ Ben has two favorite songs. One that he likes to be soothed by and another he likes to dance with. At any moment when he is upset or crying, he can be soothed by his Mom singing "Smile" to him. I fell in love with this song ever since I watched the movie "My Girl" when I was little. I thought it was a beautiful song and even found the lyrics to memorize it so I could one day sing it to my child. In turn he loves it. Another song he likes to dance too is somewhat silly. This is a song that actually plays from one of his toys. This toy basically resembles the steering wheel and dashboard of a car. It has the same melody of "Frère Jacques", but the lyrics were changed to this "Are you driving? Are you driving? On the road. On the road. Can you see the letter? Can you see the picture? On the road. On the road." Every time he hears that regardless if it is the toy singing it or his parents, Ben will casually rock back and forth with the melody. It is so cute!
~ Ben loves dog stuffed animals. I used to think we would have lots of bears in his stuffed animal collection, but no he likes dogs. I think he is partial since he has two living dogs for him to chase. He loves holding them while he goes to sleep by rubbing their ears and looking at their noses.
~Ben likes two types of meat. Beef and chicken. Everything else is okay if he is really hungry, but he has preferences!
~Ben at over a year old still wakes up like clock work around 6am or 6:30am every day. His Dad and I hope that once we invest in some dark out shades that we may get to sleep a little later on the weekends.
~Ben hates to stay inside for a long period of time. He craves going out and bumming around. Ben will let you know when he has cabin fever. I almost dread the colder months ahead. It won't be as easy taking him around the block for a walk.
~Ben right now, this week, this moment, is a Daddy's boy. It could change, but everything Daddy is okay by him. Its okay when Mom is around to help him out, but once his Dad comes home, his eyes are all on him!
~TMI, but Ben poops every morning like clock work. Luckily Mommy isn't there to change it. Thats Dad's job in the morning!
~So far Ben has three teeth on the top (the front ones) and four teeth on the bottom. This week I think he is working on some more.
~When Ben gets home from day care, he does not want to be put down. He wants to spend a moment in his Mom's arms, which means his Mom gets to do everything one handed.
~Ben's favorite toy right now (other then the singing car toy) is his Mickey Mouse ride toy. He loves the propellers that spin around and the fact that he can open and close the seat. I love stuffing small toys in the seat so he has the pleasure of emptying it out each day.
~For months Ben hated fruit. He only ate fruit at day care, which I think it was mainly due to peer pressure. Recently his Dad and I found out that he likes Honey Dew and Cantelope. Who would of guess? He thinks its the best thing on Earth!
~ Ben loves his teeth to be brushed with his baby tooth brush. He finds greater pleasure in that then sucking on a pacifier.
~ Ben likes to bite people right now. He bites his parents and his friends at day care. We love him despite of the teeth marks in our skin. We tell him not to bite us and he in turns laughs at his parents. He has no fear.
~ Speaking of no fear. Ben has not yet learned to go down the steps properly. There are two steps in our family room. Ben loves going head first down them. It makes everyone cringe.
~ Ben loves people clapping at him. I suppose who wouldn't? However, the expression on his face of pure glee and happiness while he looks at each person until they stop is priceless!
~ My son is part fish. He loves spending as much time in the water as possible. Once (while he was at his Nagymama's house) he had a total of three baths in one day! He really only needed one bath that day, but it doesn't hurt having a really clean kid.
~ Ben farts louder then his parents sometimes. Yup I said it. Its pretty impressive.
~ Ben recently learned how to play "duck" with Joey. Joey (the poodle) loves his rubber duck and is usually eager for anyone to throw his duck for him so he can chase it. Instead of throwing it (well sometimes he does), Ben will get the duck and hold it out for Joey. I think its sweet that not only does he share, but he also recognizes that it is the dog's favorite toy.
~ Ben loves coke cans. No matter where they are, he seeks them out to try and play with them. This equals out to his parents being really quick on their feet and great at playing "hide the coke can". I blame this behavior partially on his Godmother, who one day decided to put beans in a coke can and tape it up for the babies to play with. I still love her though.
~ Ben at a early age checks out women young and old. He doesn't give men the same double look. He isn't shy about staring at them either.
~ Ben hates getting dressed. If he could be naked all day I think he would love it. He screams every time his Dad and I dress him. It makes for fun mornings for his Dad. This also is the same for his diaper changes.
~ Maybe its because his Mom is usually is easier to get to, but if Ben's Dad and I are both home and sitting on the couch, and Ben has a poopy diaper, 9 times out of 10, Ben will head to his Mom. I feel the love.
~ Ben eats with gusto. He eats fast and usually a lot of food (he does have his moments though). When he is done, he will part out his food rations for the dogs. Thank God for the dogs that clean up my floor daily!
~ Some babies his age have grown out of bottles, but Ben isn't letting his bottle go any time soon. We have moved on to drinking sippy cups for a quick thirst quincher or during meal times, but sometimes he just wants that bottle.
~ Ever since Ben was three months old (maybe before), he has had an obsession with fans. He loves them! He will sit there and stare at them.
~ Ben hates hats. I hope he'll be better about hats when winter comes along. He detest anything on his head.
~ This is so gross, but I haven't seen my friends kids do this, so I thought I would share. If Ben has snot running down his nose, he will crawl up to the nearest person and wipe his nose on them. So far his Aunt, Dad, Nagymama and I have all been graced with "slug tracks" on our clothing.
~ Ben has yet to get a hair cut. His Mom would like to trim it a bit, so we shall see. There may be a post soon that says "Ben's First Hair Cut"
~ Ben loves sports. How do I know this? Ever since he was little if a Caps game or a Redskins game was playing he always takes a moment to watch. These sports are also effective in calming him down if he is upset about something.
~ Ben does not like olives. He put a olive in his mouth once thinking it would be something great and in turned cried until his Mom got it out of his mouth.
For now thats all I can think of. I am sure I have left some things out, so if something comes to mind, I may edit this post.
Monday, August 11, 2008
~Blink~
Today, while at work, I was scanning through photos on my family blog and from the picasa website where the Goldlust Family posts all of our photos. I realized that the most simple memories can remind me of things I may have forgotten. How wonderful to remind myself and others little events that made such a beautiful life, my sweet baby son. I think of those memories and each memory appears as if it was a photograph caught in time. This blog (as all other blogs) are dedicated to my son, but more specifically, how he came to be in this life.
Blink.
I thought about the first time someone asked me what I wanted to be in life. I simply replied "A Mother". I knew at a very very young age how importance the vocation of motherhood was and knew that I wanted to partake in it.
Blink.
I was a saver. I always stashed money away at each time I received my allowance or got money for a birthday. One day my parents found out I had $1200 in cash at the age of 11. They asked me what I wanted to do with it. I said, "Save it for my children's education".
Blink.
The first time I met my beloved husband and Ben's father, we were both teenager in high school. I didn't care for him at the time, but I remembered him more so then my other boyfriend's friends at the time. He handed me a simple present, a McDonald's toy. I wish I still had it. My boyfriend at the time chucked it across the parking lot.
Blink
September 11, 2001. I remember being angry at James for calling my house and trying to get my boyfriend to come outside. I remember hugging him in saying I was sorry for being so cross. I remember the feel of his arms, the smell of his motorcycle jacket and the already loving embrace he gave me. He didn't now I would someday be his wife...
Blink
September 11, 2001. I remember someone asking me how many kids I wanted. I said a dozen. My boyfriend looked scared. James told me he'd give me that many.
Blink.
I remember the first time, on a chilly summer night James asking me to marry him. I thought he was kidding and to get him home I joked a yes. I was dating someone else at the time. He took me seriously.
Blink.
I remember the first time we kissed. I was scared, heart pounding but he gave me a kiss like no other ever had. It left my lips burning or maybe he ate hot sauce that day. There were definite sparks.
Blink.
Your father used to sometimes go with me to college and wait for me outside of class. He hated doing it, but I loved seeing his face as soon as I escaped the classroom and then we would spend the evening together.
Blink.
The day James asked me to marry him. He took me to the same park that he asked the first time. I got all embarassed and tried to hide myself in him. He told me to wait, got down on one knee and said something romantic and proposed. I said yes with two cops standing close by.
Blink.
Both our college graduations. What a whirlwind! I had officially been to both of my husband's graduations, his high school and college.
Blink.
June 10, 2006. I remember peeking through the corner of the basement steps at my husband walking to the front of the church from the priest's room.
Blink.
June 10, 2006. I remember the expressions we both had on our faces when we saw each other while I was walking down the aisle.
Blink.
The day I asked your father if he was ready to have a baby. We were both driving to work. His expression and him not trying to drive off the road was priceless. He was all for it though.
Blink.
The day I told your father I was pregnant. I went to his car (as we had lunch practically everyday together back then). I handed him two blue booty shoes with bears on them. He looked at me, surprised and humbled.
Blink.
The expression on your Dad's face when he heard your heartbeat for the first time. At that time I had yet to see him as surprised and that happy. His mouth was wide open from the amazement and hearing his child.
Blink.
When we found out you were a boy. Who called it? Not the technician. Your father pointed out and could say nothing but "Boy! Boy! Boy!"
Blink.
The day you were born. Your father was outstanding in coaching me the entire way. You peed on the nurse three times. Both your Dad and I teared up. The last time I saw your Dad that happy was his wedding day.
Blink.
Sorry to add this little one. You pooping on your Dad is a great memory. He took such good care of us single handedly the first week with hardly any baby experience. He was so calm, collected and while he was changing your diaper, you shot out poop and it landed right on him!
Blink.
The first time you smiled was at your Father. It was in Miami in a apartment we were renting for a week.
Blink.
The first time you crawled we were right there with you at your Aunt's house.
Blink.
Your first birthday party. Your Dad bent his head down near you while you were eating your cake and you took both of your cake/icing hands and smeared it all over his face.
Blink.
The amazement and pride I see in your Dad's eye everytime you say "Dada".
***
I know I will have many wonderful snapshots as the years go by and you start growing up to be a kid and then into a man. I love you more then words could ever say. Your Father and I love you and are so in love with each other. You are my world, my every being, my purpose in this life. You are very much loved and just know your Mommy and Daddy are always always here for you.
Blink.
I thought about the first time someone asked me what I wanted to be in life. I simply replied "A Mother". I knew at a very very young age how importance the vocation of motherhood was and knew that I wanted to partake in it.
Blink.
I was a saver. I always stashed money away at each time I received my allowance or got money for a birthday. One day my parents found out I had $1200 in cash at the age of 11. They asked me what I wanted to do with it. I said, "Save it for my children's education".
Blink.
The first time I met my beloved husband and Ben's father, we were both teenager in high school. I didn't care for him at the time, but I remembered him more so then my other boyfriend's friends at the time. He handed me a simple present, a McDonald's toy. I wish I still had it. My boyfriend at the time chucked it across the parking lot.
Blink
September 11, 2001. I remember being angry at James for calling my house and trying to get my boyfriend to come outside. I remember hugging him in saying I was sorry for being so cross. I remember the feel of his arms, the smell of his motorcycle jacket and the already loving embrace he gave me. He didn't now I would someday be his wife...
Blink
September 11, 2001. I remember someone asking me how many kids I wanted. I said a dozen. My boyfriend looked scared. James told me he'd give me that many.
Blink.
I remember the first time, on a chilly summer night James asking me to marry him. I thought he was kidding and to get him home I joked a yes. I was dating someone else at the time. He took me seriously.
Blink.
I remember the first time we kissed. I was scared, heart pounding but he gave me a kiss like no other ever had. It left my lips burning or maybe he ate hot sauce that day. There were definite sparks.
Blink.
Your father used to sometimes go with me to college and wait for me outside of class. He hated doing it, but I loved seeing his face as soon as I escaped the classroom and then we would spend the evening together.
Blink.
The day James asked me to marry him. He took me to the same park that he asked the first time. I got all embarassed and tried to hide myself in him. He told me to wait, got down on one knee and said something romantic and proposed. I said yes with two cops standing close by.
Blink.
Both our college graduations. What a whirlwind! I had officially been to both of my husband's graduations, his high school and college.
Blink.
June 10, 2006. I remember peeking through the corner of the basement steps at my husband walking to the front of the church from the priest's room.
Blink.
June 10, 2006. I remember the expressions we both had on our faces when we saw each other while I was walking down the aisle.
Blink.
The day I asked your father if he was ready to have a baby. We were both driving to work. His expression and him not trying to drive off the road was priceless. He was all for it though.
Blink.
The day I told your father I was pregnant. I went to his car (as we had lunch practically everyday together back then). I handed him two blue booty shoes with bears on them. He looked at me, surprised and humbled.
Blink.
The expression on your Dad's face when he heard your heartbeat for the first time. At that time I had yet to see him as surprised and that happy. His mouth was wide open from the amazement and hearing his child.
Blink.
When we found out you were a boy. Who called it? Not the technician. Your father pointed out and could say nothing but "Boy! Boy! Boy!"
Blink.
The day you were born. Your father was outstanding in coaching me the entire way. You peed on the nurse three times. Both your Dad and I teared up. The last time I saw your Dad that happy was his wedding day.
Blink.
Sorry to add this little one. You pooping on your Dad is a great memory. He took such good care of us single handedly the first week with hardly any baby experience. He was so calm, collected and while he was changing your diaper, you shot out poop and it landed right on him!
Blink.
The first time you smiled was at your Father. It was in Miami in a apartment we were renting for a week.
Blink.
The first time you crawled we were right there with you at your Aunt's house.
Blink.
Your first birthday party. Your Dad bent his head down near you while you were eating your cake and you took both of your cake/icing hands and smeared it all over his face.
Blink.
The amazement and pride I see in your Dad's eye everytime you say "Dada".
***
I know I will have many wonderful snapshots as the years go by and you start growing up to be a kid and then into a man. I love you more then words could ever say. Your Father and I love you and are so in love with each other. You are my world, my every being, my purpose in this life. You are very much loved and just know your Mommy and Daddy are always always here for you.
Ben's First Movie Experience
On Friday, August 8, 2008 (8-8-08), Ben had his first movie experience and turned 13 months! Apparently, he must of started a family tradition of going to the drive in for a first movie. His Mommy's first movie was at a drive in and saw E.T. Ben not only got to see his first movie, but it was also a double feature ($7.50 for each adult). The theater in Stephen's City played 'Hancock' and 'Get Smart'.
Ben was really good at the drive in. There was no fussiness for being up so late. I think he rather enjoyed having the whole back of the van all prepped with pillows and blankets to snuggle in. Lately he has been all about Daddy, so he spent much of the first movie snuggling and hugging Daddy. It was okay for Mommy to be around too as she provided milk, snacks and quiet toys for him to play with. Mid way through the first movie, Ben feel asleep next to his Daddy's arms. Then midway through the second movie, Mommy feel asleep next to Ben. Daddy was the only one that was a real trooper and stayed awake for the entire thing and then drove us all home.
Ben with his Daddy
Back of the Van All Set Up!
Ben was really good at the drive in. There was no fussiness for being up so late. I think he rather enjoyed having the whole back of the van all prepped with pillows and blankets to snuggle in. Lately he has been all about Daddy, so he spent much of the first movie snuggling and hugging Daddy. It was okay for Mommy to be around too as she provided milk, snacks and quiet toys for him to play with. Mid way through the first movie, Ben feel asleep next to his Daddy's arms. Then midway through the second movie, Mommy feel asleep next to Ben. Daddy was the only one that was a real trooper and stayed awake for the entire thing and then drove us all home.
Ben with his Daddy
Back of the Van All Set Up!
Friday, August 8, 2008
Luray Caverns and Skyline Drive
On July 19th, the Goldlust family decided to take a nice drive out to the country and see Luray Caverns. When we arrived to the caverns after a beautiful and scenic drive the weather had got much hotter, so we were looking forward to escaping to the cool climate of the caves. The Goldlust's quickly bought tickets, got through a rather long line quite quickly and then Ben's Mommy proceeded to carry Ben down 70 stairs while Ben's Dad carried his stroller down. Thank God for Daddies!
The caves was beautiful and Ben looked around in awe. He was probably wondering what Mommy and Daddy were doing by taking him to such a weird looking place! The beauty of such a natural enviornment is hard to explain unless you have been there and although I will provide photos, it hardly does it justice.
Ben And Daddy
The Family
Ben and Mommy
After the hour or so long tour of the caves, Ben, Daddy and I headed to the Car Museaum. Ben's Dad LOVED looking at all the cars, but Ben was more interested in the ropes that surrounded the cars. I guess it will take a few years for him to gain some interest in them. At least it was free and fun to do.
The Ropes Ben Loved
Finally we decided to start heading home and instead of using the regular roads back to Centreville, we decided to take a more scenic drive down Skyline Drive. It was absolutely gorgeous! We stopped at several spots to look at the fantastic views while Ben slept soundly in the car. When Ben did wake up we took the opportunity to show him what he was missing. When setting him down for a photo (like all Mommies do), I looked before I sat him down to make sure no trash was on the stone wall. Needless to say I was shocked and screamed a bit when I saw a snake skin. Ben's Dad certainly had to take a look and of course a picture. Ben didn't care much about the view. He cared more about the motorcycles whizzing by. What a guy!
The Gorgeous View
The Sleeping Prince
A Photo Mommy Took
What A Ham!
Looking At The Motorcycles
Two Handsome Guys
So Cute!
The caves was beautiful and Ben looked around in awe. He was probably wondering what Mommy and Daddy were doing by taking him to such a weird looking place! The beauty of such a natural enviornment is hard to explain unless you have been there and although I will provide photos, it hardly does it justice.
Ben And Daddy
The Family
Ben and Mommy
After the hour or so long tour of the caves, Ben, Daddy and I headed to the Car Museaum. Ben's Dad LOVED looking at all the cars, but Ben was more interested in the ropes that surrounded the cars. I guess it will take a few years for him to gain some interest in them. At least it was free and fun to do.
The Ropes Ben Loved
Finally we decided to start heading home and instead of using the regular roads back to Centreville, we decided to take a more scenic drive down Skyline Drive. It was absolutely gorgeous! We stopped at several spots to look at the fantastic views while Ben slept soundly in the car. When Ben did wake up we took the opportunity to show him what he was missing. When setting him down for a photo (like all Mommies do), I looked before I sat him down to make sure no trash was on the stone wall. Needless to say I was shocked and screamed a bit when I saw a snake skin. Ben's Dad certainly had to take a look and of course a picture. Ben didn't care much about the view. He cared more about the motorcycles whizzing by. What a guy!
The Gorgeous View
The Sleeping Prince
A Photo Mommy Took
What A Ham!
Looking At The Motorcycles
Two Handsome Guys
So Cute!
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