Seriously on the Go and a Visit from Auntie Jackie

Ben is officially off and running...make that crwaling. He is getting into everything, and over the last week has learned how to pull himself up onto his knees grabbing onto almost anything. The getting down is still a but scary (and sometimes tear-inducing), but overall he is really enjoying his new mobility. He is also eating finger foods (when they make it into his mouth) and the pincer grasp is coming out from time to time (OK-sorry for the dorky pediatrician reference!) Ben learned how to knock the camera off his crib (the one for the monitor) so we have had to reposition it above the crib, which I am sure is just more incentive for him to pull all the way up soon. I believe he is only days away...

Crawling is FUN!

Up on my knees and showing off my new "squishy face"

Such a big boy I can even stand up on dirty laundry!

Auntie Jackie came from Hoboken, New Jersey for a visit at the Casa de Freeto in sunny AZ. We enjoyed lots of baby squeezing, walks in the morning (before it was WAY too hot) and mommy even got to join her for some relaxing by the pool. Aunite Jackie has not been blessed with the same pearly white Irish skin that Benjamin has, and the photos demonstrate a "study in contrast". He loved meeting her, though, and can't wait to meet little Mira too (her 21 month old daughter) hopefully this summer.

Check me out Auntie Jacks

Despite being an Arizona baby, Benjamin is not sporting a great tan-all for the best though.

We have grand plans for the rest of the "spring"-try to stay cool, try to find a place to live in Napa, and enjoy our last 2.5 months in Tucson with our very great friends and LOTS of heat and sunshine. Speaking of friends, check out this little video of Ben and a newfound "friend" in our apartment.