Jingle Baby

You know what song I love? Jingle Bells. We could sing it over and over and over and I would still love it. I also love Christmas. It’s a wonderful multi-day event! We had a fun Christmas party at school. I got a Pooh bear in a blue santa suit. So cool.
Then on Christmas Eve, Grandpa Kelly and Grandma Pam came over for a visit. They brought me a fun truck and clothes. I was getting pretty good at the present thing. Later we went to Gramma and Grandpa Q's house. The grown-ups ate a big dinner, I wanted no part of it. Why can't I just eat PB & J all of the time? I had a tummy ache anyhow. Later they brought out more presents. I got some cool stuff. When the grown-ups were eating dessert, my tummy started rumbling. It wasn't long before the tummy got really rough and I got sick. It was pretty sad. I had to change out of my fresh jammies and back into my day clothes.
When we got home I went to bed, but I didn't sleep very well and neither did Mommy. She got the same thing in her tummy. We were quite a pair. Dad had to get up with me when I got sick in the night. It wasn't pretty.
I was feeling a little better in the morning and I think Mommy was too. Everyone came over to our house for breakfast and then we opened presents! Santa came during the night. I don't know how he snuck in with all of us up all through the night. There were so many wonderful things, I am so lucky. I started opening presents. Rip. One little piece of paper done. Hand it to Mom. Rip. One more little piece. Hand it to Mom. Rip. One more little piece. Hand it to Mom. Everyone was laughing at me. I was doing the best I could AND trying not to make a mess. What do they want from me? Well, they decided to help with the presents, to speed up the process I guess. I got so many toys and some clothes. Lots of books and cups. It was nice. I don't know when I'll find time to play with it all.
After my nap we went to the Keeler gathering. There were Keelers all over the place. We played and I walked around the table and charmed all with my smile. I got some toys and a sweatshirt and some books. Seriously, every where I go, they give me stuff. It's great, but definitely getting out of hand! I even got a HUGE chocolate cake from Great Uncle Pat and Great Aunt Michele. They remembered how much I liked cake on my birthday, so they thought I should have Christmas cake too. It was GOOD! I got really messy though and Mom and Dad had t throw me in the bathtub and hose me down. That's when I decided I had had enough and started yelling at people. I was tired and coming down from the sugar high. I fell asleep before we went a block in the car. I was SO sleepy!
Are all Christmas' going to be this crazy?

Oh My Turkey!!

So I think I like Turkey Day. Mom and Dad said it was called Thanksgiving, but all I hear about are turkeys. We watched a parade on TV and then after my nap, we went to Great Uncle Pat's house. There were a whole bunch of Keeler's there. We played and laughed and I crawled around really fast. Anne is my favorite. She is so funny. Dinner was great! I got to sit up at the table with everyone. I ate bread, turkey, mashed potatoes and corn casserole. I also had a little bit of pie. I love when I get to see everyone and have good food.
The next day, my cousin Aidan came over to play. Mom says he is my first cousin, once removed. She thinks. Anyhow, Aidan's mom and dad were going to a hockey game and they didn't think Aidan was old enough to have fun at the game. He's only 3 months old, so he didn't do a whole lot. Mom put him on the floor on a blanket and she just laid there. It was funny. At one point he got kind of sad. So I gave him my toy, but it didn't seem to help much. Mom said he would play with me, but she was wrong. I'm not so sure I like babies. Then Mom gave him a bottle and it looked just like mine. She said it wasn't, but it looked like mine. So I cried until she got me one too. Then Aidan and I hung out and drank milk together. I'm pretty sure we bonded. He's pretty cool, but maybe he will be more fun next year.

What A Week!!

Mom and Dad started bring me to this new place last week. I think I like it, but I am still trying to decide. There are lots of little people like me and we all get to play together and hang out all day. My teacher, Carrie, is very nice. She thinks I'm cute. Her son, Gavin, loves to play with me. He's 5 and very fun! For now I am just watching everyone and sticking to the sidelines. I think I will jump in to all of the fun soon, but not yet.
Mom and Aunt Kristie brought me to this fun new place. It's has a giant mouse outside and they have pizza. I discovered that I love pizza. Inside there are kids everywhere. Their parents just let them run around and scream. I found that very entertaining. I got to ride in a little car and drive it all by myself. It didn't seem to go anywhere, but I enjoyed it all the same. I definitely want to go back to this place.
AND, I got to go with Mom and Dad and play outside. Dad had to meet someone for work out by Taylors Falls, so we made a day of it. It was so nice outside. Dad's work took a little longer than planned, so I got a bit crabby. Mom and Dad decided to let me sleep for a bit while they ate lunch. Then Dad threw me in a big backpack and off we went! We climbed around on rocks and saw a big river. We took lots of pictures, I think Mom is going to use one for Christmas cards.
I am pooped. All these exciting adventures make me want to take a nap.

It's not much of a tail, but I'm sort of attached to it.

Yesterday was Halloween!! I got to dress up like Eeyore and go on a walk outside in the dark!! Last year I was soooo small and I didn’t even know what Halloween was. Mom and Dad dressed me up anyways and I looked pretty cute.
This year I didn’t feel so well, but I was a trooper. I got to hang out with Aunt Kristie and Gamma all day. I wore a shirt with a pumpkin on it and orange socks. I was pretty festive. Later when Mom put my costume on, I was kind of mad because I didn’t want it on my head. But I let her do it and I looked cute. I wasn’t gonna let them know that I liked it though. Then Mom put me in the stroller and I was happy again.
Mom and Dad and I went walking and at first we didn’t see very many people, but then there were kids running around everywhere. They were going to the doors of other people’s houses and coming back with candy. We got to go to Tommy and Caitlin’s house. They weren’t there, but their Grandma gave me some M&M’s in a tube that I could shake and make noise with. Then we found Tommy and Caitlin too. We walked to different houses together. It was fun, even if Mom and Dad didn’t let me get more candy. I guess next year I can have some.
When I got back to the house, Gamma, Kristie, Grandma and Uncle Mark were all waiting to play with me. We played and played. I had some dinner. It was good times. Soon it was just Gamma and me. We went in my room and played together. She rocked me and read books to me and told me she would be in California with Grandpa Q for a while, but she would be back before I knew it. I tried to tell her I would miss her and couldn’t wait to see her again. She told me we could see each other all the time on the webcam. She gave me lots and lots and lots of kisses and put me to bed.
If you’re reading this Gamma, I love you VERY much!!! Thanks for the kisses.
XOXOXOX

Jyllian Returns

The day after my birthday Great Aunt Diane, Kylea, Justin and my buddy Jyllian came to town. Mom picked them up at the airport and they came over to play. It was so fun to see her again. That night Great Uncle Terry, Great Aunt Lyanaya, Karrissa, Makayla, Noah and Layla all came over to play too. The kids had the run of the house and it was awesome. We had a yummy dinner and then we all played on the floor. That night I went to Gamma’s house to sleep and Auntie Diane and Jyllian came too. We had a sleepover!
Yesterday we took a long car ride way Up North. Mom’s cousin, Dustin was getting married. I slept through the wedding; I had quite a busy week you know. Then there was a huge party. I crawled around everywhere and I even got to dance with Mom and Gamma. It was a great time. Today we had to get in the car and drive all the way home. I did pretty well, but I don’t want to do it again any time soon.
When we got home we played with Jyllian for a little while longer and then it was time for them to get on an airplane and go home. I will miss them. I’m glad we have all of the fun weekends together.

I am a One Year Old Man!

Today I turned One Year Old! It’s a big day for me. Mom and Dad gave me a BIG party last Sunday at our house. EVERYONE I know was at the party. There were people in the kitchen, living room, hallway, my bedroom and downstairs. People everywhere. Mom bought a bunch of Elmo stuff to decorate the house, it looked SO cool. I even had Elmo on my shirt!
I had tons of fun. I played with my buddy, Owen and a whole bunch of cousins. After lunch, Mom put me in my chair and everyone gathered around to watch me. They put a pretty cake in front of me and sang me a birthday song! Then they told me to dig in. I wasn’t about to get all messy, and ruin my birthday outfit. But them Mom helped me along. She put my hand right in the pretty frosting and helped me taste it. Mmm, it was good and it felt so cool. Then she pulled off a piece for me and I went to town! I had grabbed handful after handful and put as much into my mouth as I possibly could. Some of it got on my face, but who cares!! It was great.
After a quick bath and wardrobe change, we got to open presents! I wasn’t all that interested in the opening part, but once the toys and books were out, I had great fun. My favorites my Elmo boombox, maracas, Elmo chair and really, I loved it all! Later, I went downstairs to watch the Vikings play with Mom and Dad’s friends. We played and cheered.
What an exhausting day! Then today (my real birthday) Mom and Gamma and I went to Target to get my pictures taken. I stood all by myself and I looked so cool. I also got pictures in a bathtub (because I love bathtime!!) and in my Halloween costume. It was a long shoot and I was tired afterwards. Later I got to have dinner at Old Chicago with Mom, Dad, Gamma, Kristie, Grandma and Grandpa. I got to eat a little mini cake. Again, it was SO good. When I got home Dad and Grandpa had a present out waiting for me. It was tunnels…in the basement! One of them even had a whole bunch of balls in it. Holy cow, it was great! I also got more presents, clothes, toys and books.
How much stuff does one kid need?? A lot! I can’t wait until Christmas…..

The Exciting City of Eau Claire

Mom and Dad brought me to Eau Claire, Wisconsin the other day to meet Dad's friend Gene and his wife Kaia. I heard Mom and Dad talking about when Dad and Gene were in high school together. It sounds like they were pretty big nerds, but they had lots of fun. They played in Band together and pretty much did stupid stuff. So I was kind of anxious to meet him.
We got there on Friday and man, was I ready to get out the car! We hung out for a while and sat by the bonfire while we ate. I got to sit in a chair like everyone else, only I was strapped in.
When we got up the next morning I decided that I would chase all of there cats. They have 4! I only have 1 at home, so I had a great time. We took a long walk to the Farmers Market. I had a super time looking around at all of the people and colors. I fell asleep on the walk back. They thought I would stay sleeping when we got home, but boy were they wrong! I got to play outside while Dad and Gene played bocce ball. Silly game, if you ask me. It was a good trip.
Today I got to try on my Halloween costume. I loved it. It's like wearing a toy! Bet you can't wait to see pictures......

Hey! Where Did My Comb-Over Go?

Mom and Dad and Grandpa Mike and Grandma Peggy brought me to see this nice man, Doug. Dad said that he went to Doug for his first haircut and so did Uncle Mark. Grandpa Mike said it's a tradition for the Keeler men. I guess I'm one of those. Anyhow I sat up high in this special chair and they put a big cape on me, I looked like a floating head. Next thing I knew, this Doug guy was flying all around my head and my head kept getting lighter. Mom and Grandpa and Grandma would make smile and then I would see that Doug guy out of the corner of my eye. I would turn around and give him a look so he knew I knew what he was up to. He said "Done!" and my comb-over was gone! Poof, like that! I look pretty snazzy now, good enough to eat, mom says. Afterwards we went to get Aunt Lori and went and had pancakes! Mmm, they were good.

Later we went to celebrate Owen's 1st birthday. We had fun. There were SO many babies there. We played and played and we ran into each other and crawled over each other. Owen got really messy eating cake and then he got TONS of presents. Mom and Dad said I get to do that in a month. Yay for me! I must be getting old....

My Zoo

Mom brought me to my zoo today. I call it my zoo because we were pretty much the only people there and Mom let me do whatever I wanted. She let me out of the stroller to explore. I crawled to one side and saw birdies and then the other side had monkeys and ducks. This is a whole new world! It was really fun. My favorite part is when we went down to the fish tank. Mom took me out of the stroller and I went right up to the window and tried to touch all of the fish. We were down there exploring for at least 15 minutes and only a couple of people came through. It was great! I also got to see the ZooMan feed the sharks, crazy! She also brought over to the monkeys. I sat at the window and watched them play outside. There were some babies that were smaller than me! Mom made us leave when I tried to suck on the window. Oh well, it was worth a try. Mom bought me some books for my birthday, but I am not supposed to know that so I will act surprised at my party. We had to go home so I could get ready for kickball. Zach and I are going to hang out and make fun of our dads.
I can't wait to go back to my zoo again.

My First Wedding

I need to say one thing before I tell you my story. Happy 5th Anniversary Mom and Dad. You guys are great. I'm not just saying that because my mom is typing this for me. I mean it. I love you guys!

Now to my story. I went to a wedding yesterday! I got all dressed up and I looked GOOD! The wedding was outside by a golf course. How cool is that? I read books, jumped from Dad to Mom to Uncle Franklin. I talked a little bit, and threw my books. Mom looked real worried like someone might get mad, but we were sitting in the back and we didn't seem to bother anyone. After the pretty girl in the white dress and the guy she was with left the wedding we got to stand up and talk to people.
I got to see all of the pretty girls and flash them my famous smile. Let me tell you, they ate it up. They were talking to me and wanted to sit by me and hold me. I bet I could've gotten their numbers if I knew how to ask. When it was time for dinner, Dad's friend Jason held me. We played and I talked and before I knew it Grandma Lola was there to pick me up. Pretty good time. I can't wait until the next one.

Eating Rocks and A Walk Around the Lake

I am a very well-rounded baby. I will try anything! Mom and Dad brought me over the Kramer's house last weekend. I got to play with John and Jessica and Shirley. I had a great time, and I found out that I really like to eat rocks. Seriously. They're good and they feel nice and cool on my poor gums. Don't worry, they weren't little sharp rocks. They were big smooth flat rocks that they had sitting out for me on the coffee table. Mom says they weren't for me, but I like to think they were. The Kramers are fun people. They sure can be silly!
Yesterday I went on a big long walk with Mom and Grandma Lola. It was cold out, so I was bundled up. I was wearing two shirts, a hoodie and a big t-shirt over that . We were walking with hundreds of other people in a walk to prevent child abuse. There were a lot of other kids there and I had a GREAT time watching everyone. Especially the dogs that were wearing t-shirts just like mine. Before the walk we got our picture taken with TC from the Twins and after we got our picture taken with a giant shark! It sure was fun. And who says walking long distances is hard? It was a breeze, I didn't even break a sweat!

Mom's Birthday

Mom got older yesterday, so we had a party. Mom and Dad invited a bunch of old people and I invited Owen. Owen and I got off to a rough start, but then we had a superfun time. I was sleeping when they got there, so when I woke up I was not prepared for visitors. So when Owen thought he should crawl on top of me and pull my hair, I was understandably upset. He seemed very sorry for mistaking me for his dog, so I forgave him right away and we played and played. He is 1 month older than me, so he is a little faster. Of course, being the BIG man that I am, I am a little bigger than he is, but you could hardly tell. It was so nice to be with someone who speaks the same language. Overall, it was a good party. At least it seemed like it as I heard laughing and talking several hours after I went to sleep. Mom and Dad sure are crazy....

Playing with the cousins

On the way home from our Island Adventure we went to Aunt Connie and Uncle Jim's house. There were so many people there when we pulled into the driveway. I got to see Maddie again, I sure like her a lot. Jyllian was there too. AND, the new baby. Aidan James Rabideaux. He was SO small....he was only 8 days old! He slept a lot and drank his bottles. I can't wait until he's down on the floor playing with us. It will be nice to have another baby boy around. We hung out there for a few hours, I tried some ham and some other stuff, then the cameras came out. I can't believe that they tried to get pictures of all of the great grandkids again. Have they learned nothing? It was chaos. I didn't want to be there, Jyll didn't want to be there, Maddie didn't want to be there and Aidan was sleeping. Silly adults. Maybe we'll all sit together in 5 years or so, then again, maybe not.
After we left we had to get in the car, AGAIN. Another long ride, we better not be doing this again any time soon.

Island *Crawling* Baby

I just got home from a super fun vacation. On an island! There was water everywhere. Mom, Dad and I went to Madeline Island in Lake Superior for a family vacation. Grandma Lola, Grandpa Gary and Aunt Kristie came too. We had our very own house to play in. It was SUPER hot the first day. I felt like I was melting. Then we all went to the beach. What a relief! There was a nice wind and we got to play in the water. Mom and Dad went out really far into the water. I was sad to back to the house. Mom said it was like a hundred. I think that's bad.
The next day it started cooling off a little. We went to the pool and played anyways. It always feels better in the water. I met lots of other kids at the pool. They wanted to play with me, so I smiled and splashed water at them. One day Mom, Dad and Kristie went out on a HUGE boat with big sheets that went way up into the sky. Aunt Kristie and Mom said Dad tried to tip them over into the water. Silly Dad. Another day Mom and Dad and I went on long walks at a park. We went and saw a pretty beach and walked through the woods. It was very fun. Later that day Dad and Grandpa Gary left go home and Mom, Aunt Kristie, Grandma and I went back to that pretty beach and went swimming. So from then on, I was left with the ladies. We had lots of fun, and as usual, life centered around me. We went to lunch one day and they let me try a french fry. It tasted okay but what I really liked was to mush it in my hand. They didn't know, but I held that thing while we were shopping after lunch and didn't let go until we were on the front porch. Then I dropped it! And everyone laughed. I'm funny like that.
Here's the BIG NEWS: I started crawling forward. I could crawl backwards before, that was super easy. I thought to myself, "It would be so nice to see something and be able to go and get it and stick it in my mouth." So I did it! Mom, Grandma and Kristie were so excited! Mom took some video and called Dad.
We even had visitors. One day Mom's cousin, Auntie Sheila came with Uncle Martin. We hung out for a while and then cousin Carol and Cory came too. We sat at the patio next to the pool and had refreshing beverages for an hour or so then went home and had a HUGE dinner. I slept good that night. The next day Auntie Diane, cousin Kylea and Jyllian came to visit. We played on the porch, went to the pool and had a yummy dinner. I like Jyllian. Even though she older than me (but a little smaller) we get along like peas and carrots.
The next day we had to pack up and get back into that dumb car again. We had SO much stuff to take home. It was packed all around us. We took a detour on the way home, but I'll tell you about that later. It sure is nice to be home with my kitty.

I'm a little firecracker!

Today was my first 4th of July. It was really fun. Mom, Dad and I went to the parade. Grandma Peggy, Grandpa Mike, Uncle Mark, Grandma Lola, Aunt Kristie and Great Grandpa Len were all there too. I got to see big loud trucks, motorccycles and little trucks. I also became a future memeber of the Boy Scouts. Then Mom and Dad had me meet some really important guy. All these guys were holding signs and walking around with him. He asked if he ould hold me for a picture.
Later after dinner, I am going to sleep at Grandma Lola's and Mom and Dad are going to the fireworks. They said I can go next year.
Pretty cool day.

Up North with Great Grandma Lynn

Mom, Grandma Lola, Kristie and I all jumped in the car on Saturday morning to go see Great Grandma Lynn. Nobody told me we would have to stay in the car for 5 hours! I did pretty good though, we stopped and got out to stretch our legs one time.
When we got there I got to meet SO many people, but best of all was Great-Grandma Lynn (GGMa). She was so happy to see me! We hugged and talked and hung out together. I also got to meet Great Great Aunt Nonnie, Great Uncle John and Great Aunt Karen, Great Uncle Pat and Great Aunt Anni, Great Uncle Mike and Great Aunt Faye and Great Aunt Pam and Great Uncle Lance. Grandpa Kelly and Grandma Pam were there too!
We all hung out on the huge front porch for most of the weekend. I love being outside! I got to sit and visit with GGMa a lot. She is so nice. Great Uncle Pat sang a German song to me and played with me. I sure liked him a whole lot. Mom, Grandma Lola, Kristie and I also went shopping and to lunch one day. I got some very cool books and Grandma Lola got me a ball that has holes all over so I can grab on to it. It's very cool.
It was a great weekend and I can't wait to see GGMa again. What a good way to celebrate turning 8 months old.

Finally!!!

It's happening! After all of the pain, fevers and crabbiness I am finally getting a tooth! It's on the bottom in the middle. Mom felt it last night and ran me over to Dad so he could feel too. I just hope they all come in soon so people can stop putting their fingers in my mouth whenever they feel like it. I'll keep you posted on the tooth situation.
On Monday I went to softball with Dad again. Mom and I hung out on a blanket and played while Dad tried to hit things and ran around. But this time was different. Someone new showed up to play with us - Zach! He is almost 1 year old and lots bigger. We played with toys, he grabbed my face and I tried to grab his. He can crawl and stand up all by himself. I have to learn how to do that. It was so cool. After everyone was done playing they came over and hung out with us. I had a good time talking and rolling. It was a good night.

Me and My Dad

I can't believe it's been so long since I posted last! Well, a lot has happened in BenLand! I have found my first mode of transportation....ROLLING! I work really hard at it and go from my tummy to my back to my tummy to my back to my...well, you understand. I can make it really far, this means that I can get my toys when they are not next to me and I can also get my bottle and pacifier when they fall out. It's great!! This is the start of many BIG things!!!
Last weekend we went to Cousin Josh's Open House. It was fun, I got to see Maddie and a whole bunch of other people. I also got to see this big furry cat they called a "dog". His name was Cooper and he liked to lick people. Then I went and spent the night at Gamma Lola's house. Super fun.
On Friday we went to the airport because we were going to Michigan to see Grandma Peggy's family. But there were stupid storms in MN and our flight was delayed. Then I decided that I no longer would tolerate those pre-made bottles so Mom and Dad had to feed me my pears and then there was no more. So Mom and Dad decided that we would just go home after hanging out in the airport for 4+ hours. The next day Dad said that our flight was 5 hours late and there is no way that would have worked out well for us. So we went home and slept. The next day we went to the Baby store and bought a gate for the stairs (see rolling around) and some other stuff so that I am safe in my house. I soon will be free to roam as I please....(note to self: learn how to roam as I please). That night we went to Franklin and Amanda's house for a sleepover; they sure are fun.
On Sunday it was Father's Day! We all took a 3 hour nap and then Dad opened his presents. I got him a picture of me and him and a picture of me and Mom that we had taken when Dad was at work. I think he liked them. I hope so because I love him a lot! Then we went to the Zoo! Uncle Mark came too. I got to ride in a backpack on Daddy's back. It was fun - I could see SO much! I fell asleep on the way home and when I woke up we went to have dinner with Grandpa Mike and Grandma Peggy. They drove all the way from Michigan! I sure am tired. I think I'll sleep all day......

Memorial Day with Mom and Dad

Yesterday was Memorial Day which means that I got an extra day with Mom and Dad. I had a fever in the morning. Stupid tooth won't come out! Mom thought it would help me cool off to play in my brand new pool. So Dad went out and put it in the backyard and filled it with water. Mom found some fun cups and the BIG rubber ducky that Gamma got me and out we went. I was mad at first because I didn't know what was happening, but then I started talking and playing with the cups. After Dad stopped video taping me I felt as if I could really let loose, so I started splashing the water. It would go in my face, I'd get scared, but then I thought it was pretty funny. I had a great time.
After we went inside Uncle Mark showed up. He was playing in the mountains far away for a couple weeks. It was good to see him, I was glad that he was still funny.

Boat Baby

Wow! So much has happened since I posted last! Anna came over and played with me for a whole night while Dad went fishing and Mom went to a concert with Gamma, Grandpa Q and Aunt Kristie. We had a lot of fun. Mom said it was neat that she got to babysat me because Anna was the first baby that she ever babysat for. I also got to see Lindsay that weekend - I hadn't seen her since I was a wee babe. I showed her all of my new tricks and I think she was pretty impressed! Oh yeah, I saw T-O-M too! He's a cool....for a grown-up.
One day I went to Softball with Mom and Dad. Dad goes and tries to hit a ball and not fall while he is running. I had fun playing on a blanket with Mom. Sometimes Dad would walk around with me and show me the ropes.
I got to spend the night with Grandma Peggy and Grandpa Mike on Saturday. We went on a fun walk around Lake Harriet. When Mom and Dad picked me up on Sunday we went for a long ride to Noah and Keri's cabin. I slept the whole way and when we got there it was so HOT! I got meet this really awesome girl, Josephine. We talked and played and chewed on things together. She's only a couple months younger than me, but she's almost as big! We all went for a ride on a boat...I was kind of miserable though because of the heat and that stupid tooth that is trying to poke through. My hat flew off of my head and Noah had to turn the boat around to get it. Dad sat on the edge and reached for it, but missed. Silly Dad. We thought it was gone forever, but then Dad spotted it on the toon or something. So I got to wear a wet hat, but it felt nice and cool. After that I calmed down and slept for most of the ride.
Pretty fun!!

A day for my mom

Yesterday was day just for my mom. And grandmas. Dad and I got presents for Mom. We had already told her she was going to get a new printer so that she can print lots and lots of pictures of me. But I told Dad that we had to get her something to open ON Mother's Day. So when we went to REI to get the red stroller for Grandma, I said "DAD - that chair, over there! That's the one that Mom loves. You need to get it for Mom." So he did. When she opened it yesterday she was SO happy. She sat in it almost all day. Later we went to a restaurant where there guys playing some funky music. Dad said it was jazz. We ALL went. Mom, Dad, Aunt Kristie, Grandma Peggy, Grandpa Mike, Gamma and Grandpa Q. Uncle Mark was flying to some country far away, so I hung out with him earlier.
Later, Mom and Dad took me for a walk in the new red stroller and we went to this AMAZING place. They called it the park. I was in this swing and I went SO high. I laughed and smiled and played while Mom and Dad sung with me. We also went to down the slide. Good Times. I had so much fun I couldn't even nap. I stayed awake until bedtime. About 5 hours, cuz I'm a big boy.
What a day! Mom's should have special days all of the time!
Love you Mom!

More Pictures of ME!

Mom is working on putting more pictures of me on Shutterfly. There are a bunch more; you should go see them. You might be in one....

http://babybenkeeler.shutterfly.com/action/

Shout out to Gamma Lola....I'm so glad you're home. I had a ton of fun playing with you and Grandpa Q this weekend.

My 6 Month Birthday (Dad's 27th :))

Oofta. I am 6 months old. Time sure does fly. Yesterday I spent the day with Grandma Peggy while Mom and Dad worked. Then they went out to a grown-up place for dinner to celebrate Dad getting older. Mom helped me buy him the Indiana Jones DVD set. She said I can watch them with him. I think it's gonna be fun! Mom, Dad and I are going to celebrate this weekend. They said they have a surprise for me. Ooooooh...I wonder what it is!?!
I had to go to see Dr. Park on Monday for those stupid shots. They gave me three!!! So mean. But she says I don't have to get anymore until I am one year old, we just get to go and visit them when I am 9 months old. Sweet. Dr. Park told me I am 19 lbs, 13 oz and 27 3/4 in. tall. I am in the 90th percentile for height and between 75th and 90th percentile for weight. I'm big, but not as big as everyone thinks I am!
One more thing - Grandma Lola comes home tomorrow! Yaaaaayyyyy! I get to spend Saturday night with her. We will have lots and lots of fun.

My Adventures with the Easter Bunny

Today when I woke up at Uncle Jim's and Aunt Connie's, Mom told me it was Easter. She said when we got home that there would be a basket with goodies in it that...get this...a big bunny brought to me. I know...crazy!!! Anyhow, it seems that this big bunny knew I was Up North so he brought me a book and candy (I gave the candy to Mom) to tide me over until I got home. This Easter Bunny is AMAZING!
When I got home, there was my basket! It had a book, MN Twins clothes, easter eggs and Easter bunny Eeyore and Pooh! It looked really neat. I just wanted to grab everything out of there!
Later we went Great Uncle Dave and Great Aunt Pam's house for the feast. Dad made cheesy potatoes. Everyone says he did a real good job. I slept through dinner, but I got play with everyone when I got up. My favorite was Ann. We talked and hung out together. Yeah, I like Easter and I can't wait for next year. Mom says I have to find my basket, because the Easter Bunny will hide. That Easter Bunny sure is tricky....

Me and my buddy Jyllian

Yesterday I met my buddy Jyllian. We talked and held hands and played. She is a little bit smaller than me, but 4 months older. You would think that I could bully her a bit, but no. She knows a lot more than I do. She can crawl and stnad up next to the funiture. She said that when I am her age that I probably can do that stuff too, but for now, she's the boss!

Her pacifiers looked just like mine, so whenever she saw one in my mouth she would crawl over and pull it out. Guess where it ended up....her mouth! We had fun though. When I sat in my ExerSaucer and played, she stood on the other side. She made a lot of funny sounds too. She made me smile and giggle. Sometimes she would just yell. I think she was doing it just because she could. Silly girl. She's going to be here for 5 days....this is gonna be fun!

I am SO old...

I turned 5 months old the other day. Man, time flies! We celebrated by going to REI and Aunt Kristie's house. At REI Grandpa and Grandma Keeler bought me a HUGE tent. Daddy can even stand up in it. We are going to go camping this summer. I am all about the outdoors. Okay, maybe the tent was for Dad's Birthday....but I am going to pretend it is all MINE!
I have a little bit of a cold again...not nearly as bad as last time though. Mom and Dad are taking good care of me, even though Mom seems a little sniffly too. In 2 weeks Mom's cousin Kylea and her baby, Jyllian, will be here with Great Aunt Diane. I can't wait to meet them all! Me and Jyll will play and play and play and play. We will be best friends. We are getting our picture taken with cousin Maddie too. We will be the cutest trio if kids EVER!! We are going to give a big picture to Great Grandpa for Father's Day. I think he will love it.
Mom says the Easter bunny will come soon. Gamma already sent me a bunny and t-shirt all the way from CA. I'm ready for this Bunny guy!!
That's it for now.

Beach Baby

I think we should move to Florida. Think Mom and Dad will do it? I hope so. I've had enough of this Minnesota weather. Florida was GREAT. We were outside all of the time. I got to ride in the stroller out in the warm fresh air for hours and they didn't have to throw tons of blankets on me or bundle me so much I could barely move.
We went to Busch Gardens where I saw animals and went to Beer Class with Dad, Mom, Aunt Kristie, Olson and Megan. I slept through most of it and then woke up for the beer tasting. My bottle was super good - no, it did not have beer in it. Do you think my parents are insane?
We also went to the pool at the hotel and I played in the water. It was a little weird, but after I adjusted I though it was pretty cool. We went to a bunch of restaurants, which I'm not a fan of, but it was fun when all of the attention was focused on me.
I went to Dad and Mom's friends, John and Jessica's wedding reception. I danced a lot - but my tummy started feeling funny and I threw up. Too much dancing and fun, I guess. It was neat to see all of the lights and I got to wear Big Boy shoes.
The next day we went to the beach. Another big adjustment - but that sand stuff and the waves were actually pretty fun. We came home yesterday and boy, was I pooped! I played with my toys that I missed and conked out. I woke up to eat and conked out for the night.
I love Florida. Mom and Dad should win the lottery so we can hang out there some more.

Ick...I hate being sick!!

Today is my first happy day in SO long! First I had a icky cold for 2 weeks and then I had the flu. It was TERRIBLE! I couldn't stay sleeping all night like before and I had trouble keeping food in. Mom and Dad tried really hard to get me better, but then they got sick too! Today we celebrated us all being better by going to see some of their friends. I felt so good and I smiled at everyone. I think Mom and Dad are relieved that it's all over....for now.

Baby on the Go

I am SO busy. I get to see different people all of the time and they all love me to pieces!! I get to spend a day with Mom, Aunt Kristie, Dad and Grandma Peggy. The other day I got to go to a fun place with SO many toys and I got to talk to other babies. I LOVE it. Whenever Mom or Dad picks me up from the fun place they always tell them how much I smiled all day. When I get home I have to take a nap because I don't want to miss anything at the fun place. Yup, I have it pretty good.

This is me after my first day at the fun place:

Super Bowl Baby

I have one good thing to tell you and one bad thing.
I'll start with the good.
I love football. Seriously.
I. Love. Football.
I went with Mom and Dad to Uncle Louie's house to watch the big game. I sat with my new girlfriend, Sara. She was lots of fun! I was good the whole time and only got scared once when Dad and his friends were yelling at the game. I was so busy watching all of the fun colors and players on the TV. I slept for a little while, but I didn't miss much. I can't wait until next year when I can jump and scream just like everyone else.
On to the bad.
Grandma Lola left today. I will miss her SO much. We had so much fun playing the last few weeks. We had a few last cuddles then Mom and I brought her and Great Grandpa to the airport so they could go to California.
Shout out to Grandma Lola! I LOVE YOU!!

Pictures of ME!!

I like to put pictures on my blog, but it takes so goshdarn long. So here is the link to my pictures on Shutterfly:

http://babybenkeeler.shutterfly.com/action/

Feel free to peruse them daily....

I LOVE FISH!!!

Mom and Dad brought me to the zoo for the first time yesterday. I rode in the stroller most of the time, but I loved all of the sounds and lights. My favorite part was the FISH! Mom took me out of my stroller and stood me up next to the fish window. They were swimming by me and all I could do was stare!! Big, colorful, shiny fishys swimming by....I loved it!
We also went and watched the sharks swimming, but I decided that was a good time for lunch, so I didn't see much.
Mom and Dad bought me a cool shirt with a snake on it, Dad picked it out. It was fun to spend time with Mom since she went back to work today.
I can't wait to go again!!

New Years 2006

Hi!

I just got home from Grandma and Grandpa Keeler's house. I spent the night last night because my mom and dad were going to have lots of loud people over to drink grown-up juice. I had fun and even left a few "gifts" in my diaper for Grandpa. :)
Mom, Aunt Kristie and I had a great flight home a couple days ago. I slept most of the way after puking all over Mom at the airport. When we were almost home I puked all over Aunt Kristie. I thought I was funny. What do they want from me?!? I was little baby...on a plane!! The people sitting behind us thought it was funny.
I have only a couple more weeks where I get Mom all to myself. I will miss her when she goes back to work.