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......