One year old!

In some ways it seems like forever ago that Benjamin was born and spent nearly two weeks in the hospital; in other ways it seems like just yesterday. But it's been one year since Benjamin entered the world on April 22, 2007. Benjamin celebrated on Sunday with his grandparents and great-grandparents, he took his brand new bike for a spin and, of course, devoured his cake. Last night we picnicked in front of the Ford Museum along the Grand River on a gorgeous spring evening. He's also unveiling some new tricks and skills this week, like clapping and saying new consonants. It's been a year to remember, so full of fun and laughter and diapers, and the next year will bring even more, along with walking and talking! We can't wait.

Benjamin's new daily routine

includes walking around the house with his car and climbing the entire flight of stairs!