Chasing Ben or Chasing Arrows?

Saturday I went to the Ashburn Village festival with Amanda and Mommy. There were tons of rides...

And great people watching. (I couldn't help but gawk)

The main event was seeing the band Chasing Arrows. Miss Amanda's brother, Graham, is the lead singer and was awesome!!

Thanks Amanda for a great time
(and sorry I pulled your earrings all night).

Happy Friday!

Sit N Spin

I learned this trick from my buddy Owen!!

Birthday Celebration

Here are a few pictures from my birthday party yesterday afternoon. Thank you to everyone for all the birthday wishes!!!

Have I told you that I loved balloons or what?!

Don't let this face fool you- I had a WONDERFUL time today. I just didn't enjoy wearing this party hat. Who could blame me though when all that was on my mind were these CUPCAKES!

Me waiting for my cake while everyone sang Happy Birthday!

While I didn't like the cake at first, I REALLY enjoyed eating every last morsel. DeLISH!

I am so spoiled- look at all these fun presents. Ummmm, did Mommy buy me a BABY DOLL for my birthday? Daddy wasn't to thrilled about that one!

The real present from Mommy & Daddy was this Radio Flyer Wagon. Here I am taking a stroll today with my new giraffe friend (the baby can wait at home!!)

Happy Birthday to ME!!!

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Happy Friday!

Me and my best bud, 'Raffie'

Big Boy Ben

For those of you astute readers you will notice I've updated the title of my blog - Since I'm approaching the big ONE I've decided this can no longer be classified as Ben's Baby Blog.


The past year has been quite an adventure. In the past few weeks I've mastered cruising, climbing the stairs, waving and saying 'bye' and 'up', and turning on the lights. I've also learned to sign 'more', 'milk', 'all done' and 'water', drink my milk from a sippy cup, and attained the ever-so-desirable Temper Tantrum (we're working on that one). I am looking forward to becoming a BIG BROTHER and thank you for your continued reading and support!!

Ben Welcomes Brayden Andrew!!

Ben would like to welcome Brayden Andrew Murphy! Brayden was born to Eric and Susan Murphy (and it was quite the speedy delivery!) on September 9th weighing in at 7 lbs, 9 oz. Big sister Lauren and big brother Kyle are thrilled to have another addition to the family!

Big Foot

Here is a video from today of me practicing my walking!! I'm getting there, its only a matter of days before I tear through the house like a maniac!!

Happy Friday!!

Chinny Chin Chin

I'm not sure who is weirder. My parents for doing this, or me for going along with it.

Happy Friday!!

Good News!

So this morning I had to go back to Loudoun Hospital for a repeat endoscopy to check the status of my ulcer. Boooo!!!

The outcome? The ulcer is completely gone and my tummy looks fantastic!! That's right, whose your baby now???

I was so happy with the news by the time I got home I was back to my silly self, doing summersaults on the floor. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers everyone!

Ben Hitchcock

Daddy seems to think my profile resembles that of Alfred Hitchcock. You be the judge.