Come Get Me!

This is Wesley's favorite game to play by far. He catches your eye and then runs behind the ottoman with this mischievous look in hopes that you come and chase him around it. And around it, and around it, and around it... He shrieks in pure delight and giggles uncontrollably. He tries to move his little legs so fast that they often can't keep up. It reminds me of those dreams you have where you are trying to get away from something and your legs won't work. He doesn't care when he face plants into the carpet though, he just laughs and gets back up as quick as he can so that he can get away from the large crawling monster behind him. Sometimes it is the daddy monster and sometimes it is the mommy monster. (The mommy and daddy monsters have to trade on and off so that one of us can give our knees and back a break.) The funny thing is that I think Wesley's favorite game is also the mommy and daddy monster's favorite game. :)

And He's Off...

Wes is walking like crazy these days. Today he even went to the standing position without having to pull himself up on something. He can almost make it around the circle in our house without falling down. This is the same circle that turns into the Hudson Race Track quite frequently. :)

A Few Family Pics

Here are a few family pictures that Katie squeezed into Wesley's 9 month photoshoot.

9 Month Picture Session

Here are some of the other 9 month pictures of Wes that Katie took back at the end of November (http://katiedewinter.blogspot.com/). Wesley wasn't completely cooperative that day, so when he decided he didn't want to sit still and pose anymore she kind of chased him around the house to get a few more shots. He's so used to his mommy chasing him around the house with a camera that it didn't even phase him. Let's just say that if he's ever famous someday, I don't think he'll have a hard time getting used to the paparazzi...

Need a Ride?

Wesley wanted to show off his collection of wheels that he got for Christmas. He loves to ride and push them all! He is super funny in his Little Tikes car. He can climb in all buy himself, shuts the door, and then proceeds to turn the steering wheel. He can even get out of the car by himself. The other day I tried to open the door while he was in it and he slammed it back shut and gave me a dirty look. I guess he didn't want company...

I wonder if he'll loan his mommy the keys to one of his shiny new rides, because I'm a little jealous. :)

Wrestle Mania

Every night Ben and Wes have a wrestling match. Wes LOVES it! I just hope he doesn't start tackling the kids at daycare...

Dashing Through the Snow

We got a ton of snow, so it was a perfect opportunity for Wes to try out his new sled that Santa brought him. It was a little chilly and windy so we were only out for a short time. I think Wes enjoyed himself because he started crying when we brought him in and started taking his snow suit off. Hopefully it won't be so windy tomorrow so that we can go out and have some more fun.

New Year

Ben and I have been very blessed in 2009. We are thankful that we were able to become parents and can't believe how much joy our little Wes has brought to our lives. We can't wait to see what 2010 has in store for us. Happy new year!