Who's That Boy?

 Hi, it's me, Ben.  If you didn't recognize me, it's probably because I got a little haircut yesterday.

You may have been noticing that my hair was getting a little out of control. 

 Also, my friend Sloane had the same hairstyle, and I didn't like being confused for a girl.

I tried going super short, like someone else I know, but it didn't suit me. 

In the end, I decided to lose the ginger. 

Here's what's left.  I'm a little sad about it, but I'm sure I'll get used to it.  I hope you will, too.  Let me know what you think about my new 'do.

This Is What Four Looks Like

Happy Birthday to me!!!

This is also what four looks like.

Ben Gets His Groove On

Every once in a while, I like to work on my air colander skills.  I'll turn up my favorite indie tune and rock out.

 I'm a one-man kitchen jam band.  See you in Coachella!

Going to the Chapel (Hill)

After Nantucket, I headed down South for a traditional Southern wedding in Chapel Hill, NC. 

We were not the ones getting married. Ew, you guys. Tye is my cousin!

Neither were we, although my hair looks bridal-amazing in this photo, non? That's Colby; she's three, which is awesome. Somehow I didn't get any pics with her big sis, Charlie.

I did, however, get about a thousand pics with Tye. Cousin or no, he is cute. And charming.

Ben partied with Aunt B quite a bit. 

I guess Ben also danced some? Is that him on the left? In some sort of mustache disguise? Brilliant.

To tell you the  truth I didn't keep that close of tabs on the rest of the fam. I was kind of busy flirting playing with my cousin. I kept it pretty cool though. I don't think he had any idea how excited I was to party with him (and his brother Colty, who also managed to evade the photogs).

Clubbing with Grampy

 One day last week, while I was still on the island, I tracked down Grampy at one of his favorite hangouts.  I think he was surprised I was able to find him all on my own.

When he wasn't looking, though, I snuck inside the Wharf Rat Club.  It was amazing, but I can't tell you anything I heard or saw there.  It's kind of like Fight Club only different.  As Grace often says, Sorry.

Vacation Summation

 Ben and I give our vacation two thumbs up.  Well, Ben gives two fingers.  Here are some of our favorite things from our island retreat.

 Finger-sucking.

Traditional anchor-climbing. 

Lemonade at the Brewery with good friends.  (Next round's on me!)

 Hardcore backpacking.

Getting mad for no particular reason.

 Relaxing on the beach.

Hanging with family.

And, of course, sunsets.