The Art of Dance

Sometimes movement is all about the absence of motion.
And that is dance.

Some Real Clownery

 Over the weekend, we spent some quality time with our Aunt B. as we continued my birthday week celebrations.  Aunt B. is a real laugh riot.

She and Grace are two of a kind, but sometimes I just don't get their humor.

Aunt B. sure does bring out the best in Grace, though.

Made for Walkin'

 So, it's official.  I walked today.  I took multiple unassisted steps, a couple of times.  There are no photos of this new skill I've developed; I'm not a trained monkey.

The stuff on my face?  Cake, of course.  As everyone knows, grownups just love watching newbies shove messy frosting in their mouths and all over their faces.  They think it's hilarious.  Go ahead.  Laugh away.

 Here I am, waiting for everyone to take their seats for the show.

 My trainer stayed at my side to keep me hydrated.

 I just hope I made as big a mess as everyone had hoped for.  (Take a look back at that first photo again.)  I tried my best, as I always do.

Time for Our Check-Ups

 We share the same pediatrician, so it makes sense to schedule our appointments for the same time.  The doctor asked about Gracie's thumb-sucking habit; he didn't say he thought she was too old for it, but you could tell he was thinking it.

Oh, hi there.  Just waiting for my shots.

Thumb-sucking: Who does that?!

Me Party

Yes! I turned one year old today.

I partied 'til I dropped, of course.

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.