Lately, I’ve been discovering that you can drive trucks and tractors all over the house!  And all over just about everything in the house!

Here I am experimenting with tunnel driving.  Oh, and the driving works better when you make a good “grrrrrrr” or “vrrrrrrr” noise.

(Ed. Note: We’re told that the next stage in truck driving is truck smashing, as in two trucks in a head-on collision!  When it happens, you’ll see it here first!)

Today I got to spend some more time learning how to use the “mouse”.  I see M&D grabbing this all the time, and I can see why!  It has these buttons and a turning wheel and a red light!  Mommys and Daddys have all the best toys!

(Ed. Note: Ben is also showing off his curly locks!)

After Grandpa and Nanna’s, it was on to Ma and Pa’s.

Boy do they have some good toys!  (I think I have cousins Luke and Lucy to thank for that.)

First up was the tricycle.  I wasn’t quite ready to ride, but I had a great time pushing this around the patio.

And then there was the slide!  I learned to climb in, and then with a little help was able to slide down.  Weeeee!

After that, Ma got out this great rolling basket.  I figured this one out in no time.  Rock back, push, and away we go!  And I could take all my stuff with me, too!

Later on, I got to help Ma water her garden.  The best part about this was getting wet and getting my hands in the dirt.  Fun!

Oh, and did I mention the stairs?  They have stairs too, just like Grandpa and Nanna!

I also got to visit with my cuz Avery and Uncle John:

We even went to the beach together!  I wasn’t too sure about the cold and noisy water, so we mostly watched from up on the sand.

What a great time!  I can’t wait to go back!

I… have… the Legoooooo!

Daddy managed to scrounge a loan of some blocks from Auntie Linda.  What a find!  There’s all kinds of shapes, sizes, colors, not to mention people, carts, platforms, and more!

Daddy says that while technically these are ‘Duplo’ blocks, we can call them Legos if we want to.

Mommy pitched a tent for me us in the living room the other day.  Everything is more fun in a tent!  Who knew?

My friend Mr. Alton got me a genuine Louisville Slugger for my 1st birthday.  M&D seem to be a little nervous watching me walk around the house with it, but I showed them that there was nothing to worry about.

All I need now is someone to pitch to me!

(Ed. Note: I think you still have a few years yet, Ben…)

Here I am, once again making my contribution to the world of fashion.

Today’s tots yearn for simple lines and bold colors, but with a tie back to their parents’ and heritage.  Thus, I present the amazing featherless feather boa!

Bold, masculine colors, yet soft feminine curves!  Austere, but cute!

No child should be without this must-have go-anywhere accessory!

Now that I can walk around, I’ve decided to help M&D with some of the housework.  The dust-mop is one of my favorite toys cleaning tools.  I like to push it all over the kitchen.  Daddy says if I really work hard, I might be good enough to be a chimney sweep!

Sometimes I like to pretend I’m king.  I sit on my throne with my dust-mop scepter, and mete out justice as I see fit!

You there!  Bring me some Cheerios!  Or I’ll clean the floor with this here dust-mop!

I heard that Grandpa is coming to visit and to race his car.  I thought I could show him a thing or two as I’ve been practicing for the last month.  Check out these qualifying laps!

(Ed. Note: Perhaps Ben is showing Grandpa a thing or two not to do!)