Here's a pic taken at the local waterin' hole. The wildlife there was amazing. Early on in the day, we stumbled upon this little forest dwelling water gnome. He was hilarious! He kept saying things like,"Dah-Dah" and "Goody"! We have no idea what he was trying to say. So we just took this picture and let the little guy go free again. Doesn't he look just like Olivia?! I love it!

Holy Cow we have a ONE YEAR old! This year has been so amazing with little Ben, we love him SO MUCH! He wasn't so into the traditional "baby with birthday cake" thing so I had to show him how much fun it was. Then, of course, Richard repaid me with my own cake in the face. He does love his new toys though :)

These are my favorite leggins. Totally edible.

The first snow and it was really beautiful. Richard was like a little school girl screeching with delight.

I swear it was about 2 minutes of silence and I knew. So this was his first encounter with the flour. He was using his one little pointer finger to sample.

He's walking! We can't believe it! And the absolute best is when he's in his diapey! He does the arms in the air Frankenstein walk and everything! It's amazing to watch your first baby take their first steps.

Richard was giving Dad a haircut with the Flo-Bee. The next day we were served papers.

Bennett was helping Uncle Brady (or "Dude" as Ben calls him) hook up some electronic stuff. Ya know, man stuff.