Party Time

We had a busy day today - two birthday parties for three birthday people! First of all, today is Steve's birthday! We had a celebration with my family tonight for his birthday and for Natalie's (whose is on Dec. 4th). Earlier in the day, Benjamin and I went to our family friend Deb's daughter's birthday - Ava turned two yesterday! Steve had around 80 tests to grade for Monday so he stayed home for that portion, not a fun part of his day I am sure. Benjamin didn't seem to be feeling well today - I think he was a little overwhelmed by being passed around so much. He was a trooper, though, and he received many compliments about what a good baby he is.

Steve turned 30 today!

The first set of pictures were taken at Ava's birthday party:

Benjamin with Deb (Ava's mom)

With the birthday girl, Ava.

Ava wasn't too pleased that her mommy had another baby on her lap. At one point she told her mommy to put the baby on the floor. Ava did try to offer Benjamin her little doll's pacifier, which was very sweet. Ava will have a new little brother in February!

This set of pictures was taken tonight at the family celebration:

With Grandpa and Grandma

Just before the birthday song. Benjamin was quite impressed at everyone singing at once and was looking at everyone as they sang.

The birthday people and their candles.

Hanging out on Uncle Rob's leg.

Gnawing on Uncle Rob's finger - see video below.

Checking out his toes - this seems to be a recent favorite thing to do!

Steve showing Benjamin the Notre Dame logo.

Time to go home!

Aunt Jessica is not asleep, but Benjamin is completely out. He was unfazed by everything going on around him. When I moved him to his car seat to go home, he woke up but was just smiling at me as a I strapped him in. He fell asleep again right away in the car. In fact, he is still sleeping in his car seat as I write this entry, three and a half hours later.

Video of Benjamin sucking on Rob's finger. I like how we can see his tongue working.