Ben at the Wedding

Photos by AG Photography

Wordless Wednesday

Last Day of One

This morning, Ben woke up later than usual.  He watched TV, played with his new toys, ate pancakes and “dip” (syrup) for breakfast and we went on a walk in the river valley.  It was a seemingly normal day, his last day as a one year old.  Before bedtime, I kissed his soft cheek and we said our goodnights.  Tomorrow morning he will wake up and turn two.  Just like that, we’ll have a two year old.

It’s hard to believe we’ve been parents, learning and growing alongside him, for two whole years.  It feels like just yesterday he slept beside me, a little stranger tucked under my arm in that hospital bed.  Today, he is the most familiar part of my world and I feel so fortunate to be his mom.  Our lives have changed so much since his arrival yet somehow, it feels like he was a part of us all along. 

Ben’s Second Birthday

We celebrated Ben’s second birthday with family on Boxing Day.  Ben was over-the-top excited once everyone began to arrive for his party.  He received many of his favorite things; tools, trucks, puzzles and crayons as gifts.  For dessert, we made him some “happy” (cupcakes) and his great Baba baked his favorite chocolate wafer cookies (which he helped himself to...liberally).  Darren took some awesome candid shots of Ben opening his gifts and eating his cupcake and cookies.  Afterwards, as Boris and I were looking through the pictures, we couldn’t believe a year had already passed since we hosted his last party.  Thanks to everyone who made it out to share Ben’s special day with us.  

Gift Opening:

Cake Time:

 

Photos by Darren Bachynski

Wordless Wednesday

Looking Back - May 2011

Looking back at old pictures, Ben had wild hair in May...

And he couldn’t sit still, let alone look at the camera during a photoshoot...

Wordless Wednesday

Ben's Christmas Sweater (Makes Him Cry)

I haven’t done a “more formal” photo shoot of Ben since January or February because he isn’t exactly the type of child who likes to sit or stand in one spot for longer than half a second.  But, I had my last portrait session before Christmas on Sunday and my equipment was still set up in the living room so I thought I’d take a few shots of Ben.  I literally had to dangle a piece of candy behind my camera to get him to smile but I got a few cute shots: 

And then, I thought it would be nice to have a couple of Ben in his Christmas sweater...

Big mistake!

Wordless Wednesday

Okay, so I know I'm cheating a little bit this week with my Wordless Wednesday... 

However, who can resist Santa pictures (and Ben's stoic expression two years in a row):

December 2010

December 2011

I Already Know I Love You

My body does not exactly belong to me right now.  It’s been taken over by the brand new life growing inside me, his/her little heart beating below my own.  I breath, eat and sleep for this tiny person I’ve never met, yet I already know I love.  I can’t feel you or see you but I have faith that you are growing bigger and stronger every day.  I will do anything to protect you and keep you safe.  We can’t wait to meet you in May...