13 Months Old (post number 2 today)...

Less than one month ago, On June 9th, Benjaminh fed himself his very first Cheerio.
Mama danced like a loon in the local coffee joint.
Now he eats everything I give him.
Stuffs it in and keeps on going.
Last week smoked salmon at Auntie Liz's
This week Grandpa's chili with raspberries for dessert. And a rock.
Early in June Benjaminh decided to he wanted to become a walker...
A step here, a step there.
Then the stumbling drunk walk.
Then the zombie walk, arms out in front for balance.
One arm zombie style, one arm swinging.
Swing both baby.
Catch your balance, without falling.
Change direction
even turn around.
He became a full time walker at 12 months 2 1/2 weeks.

(watching his first July 1'st sparkler)

Even taking on some late night supervisory roles at the cottage only open to walkers.My little manh enjoyed playing with toys a lot this month...usually another child's choice was his choice one second earlier or one second later resulting in many episodes of pushing and pulling.
He was only the victim about half of the time.

Here he is parallel playing with his cousin M, for that second only...

In other news:

month 13 brought 3 new teeth for a grand total of 8, 4 on top and 4 on the bottom. This photo comes to you courtesy of teething week, when all 3 new teeth appeared at once...one I will not soon forget. Lots of dates with favourite Aunties. Canadian haircut # 3 where mama finally remembered the camera. Never ending puppy love,
or our very own "softy love" after wee guy's bedtime stuffie softy giraffe. And the squeezy face of joy.
So much joy.
And so much more.