Sunday, June 21, 2009I love my Daddy!
Happy Father's Day to my Daddy, Scott. He is the best Daddy a guy like me could ask for. He cuddles me when I'm sick..
 Takes me on the big kid slide...  He's just my favorite guy! Happy Father's Day Dad!  Labels: Daddy |
Monday, May 18, 2009I'm adorable! |
Tuesday, April 14, 2009"Egg" - ceptional Easter Mommy thought it would be a fantastic idea to teach me how to dye eggs for Easter! I thought it was fun!  I especially loved to squish the eggs in my hands!  On Easter, Daddy and Mommy took me to an Easter Egg hunt in our neighborhood.  But I thought the basket would just slow me down - I love to run! Can you spot me in this picture?  My favorite part was the slide!   What a fun day - Happy Easter to everyone!  Labels: Holidays |
Friday, March 13, 2009Battle Scars |
Wednesday, January 28, 2009I'm ready for my close-up
Today I made the local news! Ok, maybe the story was about a lady who had a baby at the library! But Maggie and her mom took Emma and I to the library at just the right time. I think I have a future in TV, but maybe I'm too camera shy?
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Saturday, January 24, 2009New Shoes
Since I'm a walkin' fool, I needed a pair of big boy shoes!
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Sunday, January 18, 2009Walkin' Fool Part Two |
Tuesday, January 6, 2009In suspense
Rumor must be getting around that I'm too small for my britches! Today, a package arrived with baby blue suspenders, just for me! The problem is, I have no idea who they are from! There was no card or receipt included.
 So who is my secret suspender Santa? Labels: GIfts |
Thursday, December 25, 2008Merry Christmas from the Butlers... |
Wednesday, November 26, 2008Cardboard boxes crack me up!
Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends and family - and save some turkey for me!
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Washcloths are DELICIOUS |
Monday, October 6, 2008My BFF = Sarah
This is Sarah, my nanny. We play all day and giggle!
 She loves to laugh, she dances with me and reads books to me and my friends...  She is so much fun! 
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Georgetown with Gaga
Nana and Grandpa came to visit me and we had so much fun together!
 Mommy and Daddy took us up to Georgetown, an old mining town to see the leaves changing.  It was a really cute town, with an old ice cream parlor!      I miss Nana and Gaga already!  Labels: Grandparents, Travel |
Auntie Sandy is Awesome!
Look who I got meet while I was at Mimi's house - My Auntie Sandy! She sure knows how to make me giggle!!!
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Monday, September 15, 2008Zootastic!
Mommy and Sarah (she's my new nanny!) took me to see the animals at the Zoo this week. I wore my monkey onesie to blend in!
 We saw hippos...  Giraffes...  And tigers, oh my!  We're headed back in October for Boo at the Zoo, mommy said she dressing me like one of the animals! I wonder which one?  Labels: Animals |
My Aunt's a Hottie!
Auntie Allyson came to visit me last weekend in Denver. She took me on a run through City Park, it was so much fun!
 We cuddled and giggled all weekend, she sure knows how to make a baby smile!  Next time I see her, hopefully I can run with her through the park!  Labels: Family |
My time in the limelight |
Wednesday, September 10, 2008It's More Friendly with Two...
Meet my new best friend, Winnie the Pooh!
 We're pals, he makes me laugh!  It's a little rumbly in our little tumblies! 
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Lazy Sunday |
Striking Gold!
Grandpa Dan and Auntie Danielle came to meet me this month while we were staying in Boulder. Grandpa and I got along really well!
  He tastes great!  We also went to visit an old gold mine in Idaho Springs. I wore my hard hat!  That Grandpa is such a ham.  We panned for gold a bit, but we didn't find any nuggets!  Grandpa visited the local jail, and then we were on our way down the mountain for more swimming!  It was so much fun to meet more of my family, I can't wait to visit again soon!  Labels: Family |
Monday, August 18, 2008My Girlfriend, Caroline
Mommy and Daddy recently took me to a BBQ and I fell in love. Her name is Caroline...
 I think she liked me too...  We had a tender moment...  And then a little tiff...  But then we made up!  At least my mommy will always be my girl!  Labels: Friends |
My Very, Very Half-Birthday!
I recently turned 6 months old, and in celebration of my half-birthday, my mommy made little brag books for my grandparents, great grandparents, great aunts and uncles, and so on (don't worry, they are almost finished!). But because mommy can only make so many, she wanted to share 6 months of my gorgeous mug with all of you -- just because I'm such a monkey! Enjoy!
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008My Great Grandma Gives Great Kisses!
Grandma (that's great grandma to me) came to visit me in Denver last week.
 She and I love to laugh together, and she gives great cuddles. Plus, she always entertained me in the car, especially when I was fussy.  I miss her already!  Labels: Family |
I Love Food, Volume Two
I love food, zucchini is the best, squash is the worst! Plus, what's up with peas? Jeez! Mommy is making all of my food herself, so you can email her if you'd like the recipes...
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Teeth!!!
I grew two chompers!!! My first tooth arrived on July 21st, and the second one on the 29th. Bring on the corn on the cob!
 Can you seem them? Labels: Firsts |
Saturday, July 19, 2008Rolling Along
Did I mention I roll over now? Oh ya, it's old hat now! ;)
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French it Up!
Recently, Mommy and Daddy took me on my first big adventure to make sure I got my first stamp in my passport. We went to France for Auntie Kendra's wedding. Daddy kept me entertained on the plane with a little baby einstien.
 But that wore me out!  >Once we got to France, I couldn't wait to try pain au chocolat! Oops, babies don't eat pastry!  Grandpa was there to make me laugh - I love playing with him!  I played with my cousin Theo too!  Mommy and I did a little exploring..   And Auntie Shirley and I had a few laughs...  I played in the grass...  And then it was home again for us! I loved France!  Labels: Travel |
Tiny Bubbles... |
Wednesday, June 11, 2008I Wonder When Football Season Starts? |
Airplane! Mommy and Daddy decided it was time I was bitten by the travel bug, and they took me on a flight to Dallas - I loved it!  I cried a little on takeoff, but mommy did too!  Overall, I'm really glad I have my own passport, this baby has places to go!!  Labels: Milestones, Travel |
MMMMMMMM... |
We Moved to Denver!
Mommy and Daddy packed up all of our things (and mine too!) and we are living in Denver now. I heard they are buying a house for me to play in, I can't wait! I had a chance to say goodbye to my Dallas friends, like Hagen and Colby!
 Meanwhile, I'm making new friends in Denver, like Emma! She is such a cutie!  Before I left my hometown of Dallas, I tried on a mullet for size. What do you think?  Labels: Friends |
I'm 4 Months Old!
I'm now 26.5 inches long and 14 lbs. 13 ounces! I only cried a little bit when I got my shots, I'm such a big boy!
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Thursday, May 8, 2008Gimme Some Kisses! |
Wednesday, May 7, 2008I'm Too Sexy For This Onesie... |
Mimi's the Best! Mimi came back to visit!! What a lucky little guy I am to cuddle with her! She makes me laugh...  and laugh...  ...and I was all worn out from all the smiling!  Labels: Family, Grandparents |
I Know the Alamo Nana and Grandpa came to visit and I really loved having them around. That Nana sure knows how to tickle!   We all drove to San Antonio and Austin, I was a pretty good boy during the 4 hour car ride. Mommy and Daddy kept me entertained the whole way! I pretty much napped through the Alamo, but woke up long enough to ham it up for the camera!  I can't wait to see them again!  Labels: Family, Grandparents, Travel |
Tuesday, April 22, 2008My Daddy Makes Me Laugh! |
Friday, April 11, 2008Nana and Grandpa Are Coming to Visit! |
My 2-Month Check-Up
Well, today I had my 2-month checkup! The good news is my doctor said I am doing great and growing nicely. I am now 24 1/2 inches tall (that's over 2 feet!) which is in the 95th percentile and I weigh 12lbs 13oz (I've put on over 4 pounds since my last check-up!) which is in the 80th percentile. The bad news is that the doctor decided to stick a big old needle in my leg. I only screamed for a second--mostly because it didn't hurt that bad because my legs are so chubby. :-)
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Monday, April 7, 2008Mommy Makes Me Laugh |
Big Weekend
I had a very busy weekend out on the town! Mommy and Daddy took me to the mall, but turned down my request for a Mrs. Field's cookie (see Play Update to the left). Bummer! On Saturday night, we had some Mexican food with Uncle Shay and Auntie Meghan. They took this cute pic of the three of us--what a good lookin' family we are!
 On Sunday, I was dying to go to the dog park, so all five of us loaded into the car. Molly didn't like being separated from me--she whined the whole time she had to play with the dogs!   That afternoon, we stopped by to meet my newest friend, Samuel, who was just born to Mommy's friend Becky. Too bad we missed getting a picture, but he was awful sleepy! OK, back to my nap now...  Labels: Outings |
Thursday, April 3, 2008New LaptopMommy and Daddy got me a new laptop so that I can post to my blog more often. Now if only I could reach the keys... Labels: Activities, Home, Toys |
Wednesday, April 2, 2008Perfect Little Package
Mommy and Daddy sent out my birth announcement. As you can see, they made me spend the better part of an afternoon in a box! Now it was a Tiffany box--but a box nonetheless. Man, the things I put up with from them...
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Tuesday, April 1, 2008Do I Look Like My Daddy?
Ever since I was born, everyone keeps telling me that I look just like my Daddy! Well, the red hair certainly doesn't hurt, but I wanted to see for myself. So when Mommy and Daddy left the house the other day, I went and found Daddy's baby book to find a photo of him from when he was a baby.
What do you think? PS -- If you are surprised that I was able to take a photo completely on my own, imagine what a hard time I had setting up the tripod!
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Monday, March 31, 2008Best of Series: Sleeping
I'm still only 7 weeks old, so I don't have too many hobbies yet. But one of my favorite hobbies is sleeping! So here is the fourth installment in my "Best of..." series. This is "Benjamin's Best of Sleeping"...
             
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Saturday, March 29, 2008Chillin' with Dad |
Wednesday, March 26, 2008Watching TV |
Tuesday, March 25, 2008Best of Series: Smiling
Here is the third installment in my "Best of..." series. This series is "Benjamin's Best of Smiling"!
      
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Monday, March 24, 2008My First Soccer Practice
My Daddy, my Uncle Jeff, my Uncle Dave, my Aunt Kerri, and my Aunt Kendra all played soccer growing up, so it's only natural that I would play too! I had my first practice at the house today. It went pretty well, though I did get a little worn out at the end...
    
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Sunday, March 23, 2008I Love My Daddy! My Daddy is the best! He's teaching me all about football and Baby Einstein and he even taught me how to write my own blog. What can I say? He's a great teacher! I reward his 4:00am diaper changing with lots of smiles and cooing--it keeps him wrapped around my tiny baby finger. He sure knows how to spoil me! People say I look like him--but I think he looks like me! Labels: Daddy |
Saturday, March 22, 2008My First Smile |
Friday, March 21, 2008Happy Easter!
Happy Easter everyone! Can you spot the REAL Easter Bunny here?
I'll give you a hint--the real Easter Bunny is the one that can stand-up on his own, can hold his own head-up for hours on end, and doesn't wear a diaper because he has total and complete control over his bladder. Guess there's no real Easter Bunny in this photo then!  Labels: Holidays |
Thursday, March 20, 2008Zoo-tastic
Mommy took me to the zoo today with her Metro Moms group. All I saw was 40 women in track suits and a ton of strollers. I slept through meeting the gorilla (dang that naptime!)--but I did love seeing the flamingos!
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Monday, March 17, 2008Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Today is St. Patrick's Day which means two very important things. First, my name is Benjamin Patrick Butler. I'm named after my Daddy, Scott Patrick Butler. So St. Patrick's Day is a celebration of our name! But second and far more importantly, St. Patrick's Day is the day that people try to pinch you! So I made extra sure that Mommy dressed me in all green today. Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!
       
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Sunday, March 16, 2008Peace, Brother |
Saturday, March 15, 2008My Uncle Jason
I sure am a lucky guy--from reading all of the posts below, you'd think I have 30 aunts and uncles! Well, this weekend my Uncle Jason came to visit me all the way from Austin. And he even brought me a present! Jason has taken a special interest in teaching me about style, so I always dress-to-impress whenever he comes to visit.
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Monday, March 10, 2008Learned How to Channel Surf Today!Today I learned how to watch TV and use the remote control. I'm trying to get all of the basic skills down early. Labels: Activities, Home |
Saturday, March 8, 2008So Cool |
Friday, March 7, 2008Best of Series: Lounging
Here is the second installment in my "Best of..." series. This is my "Best of Benjamin Lounging" series. Hope you enjoy...
                        
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Thursday, March 6, 2008My Grandma Loves Me!
Look at what Grandma made me! My own cross-stiched bear pillow--it even has my name on it! And this sweater will be perfect for my baptism. Now be honest--does this hat make me look like a girl? :-)
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Sunday, March 2, 2008I Love My Mommy!
I love my Mommy so much! She is my best friend in the whole world. She takes care of me every day, makes sure my tummy is always nice and full, and always makes sure I'm wearing the latest fashions. You gotta look good at the Dallas Metro Moms' events! But most of all, I love my Mommy because she is the best place in the world for me to cuddle and fall asleep. I hope I never get too big to cuddle with her...
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Saturday, March 1, 2008My First Walk
Today Mommy took me on my first walk in my stroller around the neighborhood!
 
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Friday, February 29, 2008Meeting the Twins
I met my new cousins today! Uncle Chris and Auntie Heather had twin boys that were born a week after me. Colby and Hagen were pretty sleepy during our first playdate, but I'm sure we'll make up for it later when we're terrorizing our parents. Yay, more friends for me to play with!
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008My First Bath
Today I had my first bath! It was good timing too because I was starting to get kind of stinky. But now I'm all fresh and clean and have that "new baby" smell which is always a hit with the ladies! :-)
         
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Monday, February 25, 2008My Nana and Grandpa Love Me!
Look at what my Nana and Grandpa sent me! Now I can be a real live bear around the house. Benjamin Bear! I haven't met my Nana and Grandpa yet, but they sure must love me a lot to send me something so cool to wear. I hear they are going to come visit me in April--I can't wait to see them! But for now, I'm going to go try and scare Sadie and Molly in this outfit...
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Sunday, February 24, 2008Best of Series: My Crib
This is the first of my new "Best of..." series! It's going to be a big hit. I'll post all of my best photos based on a particular category. This is the "Best of My Crib" series.
      
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Saturday, February 23, 2008Arrested
I got arrested last night. Below is my mug shot from the police station. I don't want to talk about it.
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Monday, February 18, 2008My Auntie Suzy and Cousin Harper
Today my Auntie Suzy came to visit me and she brought my little Cousin Harper with her! Harper is quite a bit bigger than me now, but I'm going to catch up with her soon so we can play together!
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Friday, February 15, 2008My First Present
Today I received my first birthday present in the mail!
And I really mean my first birthday present. Look, it was even addressed to me and everything!
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Thursday, February 14, 2008Happy Valentine's Day!
My Mommy and Daddy are so silly! It's Valentine's Day today so they made this funny card to e-mail out to all of our family and friends. Oh well, at least I look cute in it! Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008My First Tummy Time
Today I had my first tummy time. Look how strong my neck is!
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008First Dinner Out
Tonight Mommy and Daddy took me to a place called "The Porch" for my first dinner out--right down the street! I was kind of a celebrity there because Mommy and Daddy had dinner there the night that Mommy went into labor. They all knew who I was because Daddy was writing down Mommy's contractions on a napkin at the table! Well, the excitement was too much for me--I slept through most of the meal.
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Monday, February 11, 2008First Doctor Visit
Today I went to see my doctor for the first time. Mommy and Daddy sure seemed nervous! I don't know why though--I got an A+ bill of health! And I had sure packed it on--I already weigh 8 lbs 6 oz! I hope they give me a lollipop next time...
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Sunday, February 10, 2008My Mimi
I love my Mimi! She was the first face I saw when I came into the world, and she's been smiling at me ever since. She took such great care of Mommy, Daddy, and me when I came home too. I heard a rumor she's coming back in April--I can't wait to cuddle her again!
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Saturday, February 9, 2008Going Home!
Today I'm leaving the hospital and going home! I'm so excited to see where I live! I just hope Daddy can get the car seat figured out...
   
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Friday, February 8, 2008E.T., Phone Home Ok, it's Day 3 in the world for me and the doctors want me to stay in the hospital one more night because I have a very slight case of jaundice. Check out the sweet space suit I get to wear. You are so jealous. Labels: Birth |
Thursday, February 7, 2008My First Visitors
Today I had my first visitors! My Auntie Megan came to the hospital to meet me for the first time and brought my Mommy the most beautiful flowers. They talked and talked all about me. I couldn't really understand what they were saying, but I did hear the word "cute" a lot!
Then my Auntie Allison and Uncle Rob came to visit and meet me for the first time too. My Mommy and Daddy are so silly though--they forgot to take a picture! :-) Labels: Birth |
Wednesday, February 6, 2008Meeting Mommy and Daddy
I just met my Mommy and Daddy and they are so in love with me! What a lucky guy I am. I can't wait to go home with them.
   
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I Have Arrived!
I graced the world with my presence at 9:19 am on February 6th, 2008. I was 7 lbs 12 oz and 20.5 inches long--what a whopper I was! I have finally arrived in the world and I just gotta say--it's freezing out here! And can someone please turn out the lights?
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