Trucks and Peek a Boo

Benjamin (22 months) plays with anything that has wheels. Here he is playing with his truck.



Benjamin (21 months) loves playing peek a boo in his box and parking his cars inside.

New slide

Benjamin (22 months) loves his new slide and playing on his motorcycle.

Seabrook Island, SC 2009

We spent 10 days in Seabrook Island, SC- July 27-August 7. Benjamin, like Sophie, loves the water. He was so happy to be able to run on the beach freely, run in and out of the waves and chase birds. I would highly recommend this island for any family. The beaches are so wide, as are the dunes, there are beautiful trees with moss, lots of deer, dolphins, shells, horses, bike riding, etc. It is a great place for everyone in the family.

Theatre Camp - Stardust

Sophie went to a theatre camp called Camp Stardust in Little Five Points this week. They learned all about theatre and put on the play of 101 Dalmatians. In this first video, Sophie is one of the Dalmatians.

In this act, Sophie was a French poodle- love those ears!

Sophie biking

Sophie has now mastered her two wheel biking.

Benjamin loves pushing his car down the hill and chasing it. There is a great empty parking lot near our house.

Sophie Playing with Benjamin

This video was taken one weekend morning in May. It was great of Sophie hoola-hooping and Benjamin playing with his car.

Here is Sophie swimming in Truckee, CA. She had a week of swim lessons before we left for CA. She is perfecting her breast stroke and breathing with the crawl.

Mary Lin takes a Road Trip

The gym teacher put on an amazing performance with each grade participating. It was called Mary Lin takes a Road Trip. Each grade "visited" a different place. Those that were selected from the kindergarten class "visited' Orlando, FL so they were all dressed as Disney characters. Sophie got to wear her Minnie Mouse costume again. We are going to try to get the video uploaded because the performance is so cute but the file is too big. Here are pictures for now.

Then there was a parade following.

Ballet Recital 2009

Sophie has been taking ballet on Tuesday evenings this year with friends from her pre-K class. Last night was the recital. They were butterflies. Sophie is in the middle at the beginning of the video on her stomach with her toes touching her head. She is the one without a hair bun.

Muffins and Mothers at Mary Lin

Mothers were invited to school today for breakfast and a small performance from the kindergarteners. Sophie also celebrated her actual birthday after lunch. Sorry for the weird setting again.

The birthday girl wth her new skirt. I promise she did smile today.

Sophie got a new bike for her birthday and is now riding without training wheels. She'll now be able to keep up with her dad.

Sophie's Birthday in Baltimore

Sophie and I went to Baltimore for my 20th high school reunion and while we were there David, Gen and Doug threw an early birthday party for Sophie. Helen Sheats attended, as did Sophie's Godmothers: Amelia Clarkson and Helen Bonsal with their families. Sophie is celebrating her 6th birthday.

Benjamin is really walking

Benjamin took his first steps at the end of February, but on April 4 when Gramcee arrived he started walking all over the place. He has also figured out how to get himself down the slide.

Benjamin is taking steps

Benjamin took his first steps three weeks ago. (13 months old) He has walked as many as 10-15 steps, but we have yet to capture the moment. He does love to practice walking with his wagon and holding our fingers. He is so close to doing it on his own all the time.

Benjamin enjoying his food

February 2009

Benjamin loves eating- especially fresh bread that J-F picks up from Alon's. He usually is very expressive when he eats!

Benjamin turned one on January 26th! It has been a quick, wonderful year! We had a small celebration with friends and Gramcee.


Benjamin is so close to walking. Here he is pushing his walker. (Sorry for the sideways video).



Benjamin had his first dessert at his party! He loved his vanilla cupcake. (The lights kept being turned on and off so sorry for the darkness and lightness of the video).



Benjamin ate every last crumb of the cupcake and then was on a happy high for hours after that.