18 months pictures

We took Bennett to get his 18 months pictures taken today.  I got a Groupon for Picture People at the mall.  I wasn't sure how Bennett would do since last time we used them he was really grumpy and we didn't like the pictures.  Today was not looking good either.  He only had a half an hour for a nap this afternoon and fell asleep in the car right when we got to the mall.  Needless to say, I was surprised how well he did during his session.

The wood blocks really helped him feel more comfortable while in the spotlight.

Tried to spell his name with the blocks and get a picture but he would knock them all around as soon as we tried.

Looking for trouble here.

I want one of these couches for his room.  

Goofy face!

I wish we had taken the vest off for these beach shots.

This one of him riding on the wagon is my favorite.

So innocent and sweet.

Overall, I am pretty happy with these.  The price was really good too.  I am glad we gave Picture People another go.

big boy

We dropped off Bennett today at daycare and when we left he didn't cry.  This is the first time he hasn't cried in a few weeks! Woo hoo! Hope this means he is getting used to his new daycare.

laundry

Bennett was helping put away the laundry tonight.  If you can call it that, that is...

fairy tales week

Here is what Bennett was up to last week at daycare.  He missed a couple of days so we don't have as many crafts as other weeks.

Mommy's favorite.

Daddy's favorite is the pig.  Mommy thought it would be funny to put the crown on the pig's head and take pictures.

climbing around in the car

Bennett has been very interested in climbing around inside the car lately.  Instead of running off and playing outside when we take him out of the car seat, he prefers to climb right back in and explore.

He loves climbing into the driver seat and pushing buttons.

I wonder if he is doing this because he sees us doing it so much.  I don't know if that's a good or a bad thing.  We are on the road too much.

tornado warning

My phone started going off in my purse and it sounded like a smoke alarm.  It was making noises I have never heard it make before.  It was giving me an Emergency Alert: Tornado Warning in this area until 5:15PM EDT. Take shelter now. Check local media.

It got really dark and fast.  We took shelter at the AAA.  Nick needed a passport photo.  Obviously we didn't take the warning seriously.  We didn't end up having a tornado in the area but there was one in Revere, MA which is about 40 miles northeast of us.  Carrying winds of as high as 120 miles per hour, it uprooted hundreds of trees, ripped roofs off houses and caused tons of damage in an area of about 3 square miles.  It was the first tornado in Suffolk County since 1950.  We are lucky that we didn't have one of those in our area.  Lesson learned.

sunday funday with maeve and mb

Maeve and MB came over to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon with Bennett and I today.  Nick was at the candle shop and Mike was working.  Bennett and Maeve played around each other.  Occasionally they would have an altercation over a toy but otherwise they would play separately.  It's cute how kids don't really acknowledge other kids at this early age.

They loved playing on the porch and snacking.  They would both stop for a drink break or a snack break around the same time.    

Maeve loved climbing onto the table and watching B as he played.

Bennett likes to hide behind the glass.  We pretend we don't see him and say: "Where is Bennett?" until he pops his head out from behind the door.  Then we announce: "Here he is!" and he laughs and laughs.  Maeve thought this game was a ton of fun and started to copy Bennett.

I wish I got a good picture of them both squishing their faces against the glass.

Even Max got a little snacking done with these two around.

Then, Bennett showed Maeve how to climb into the porch stand.  They had just enough room for the two of them.

After daddy and Mike came home the fun continued until it was dinner time.  Bennett climbed into a box.  Maeve did not like this idea because she did not copy him this time.

Murphy came over too.

It was so nice to just spend the day relaxing after such a hectic week of driving.