Babycakes!

AWWW Time

The flash didn't wake him up, but setting the camera on the nightstand did!

Uncle Time

Ben and Uncle Scott enjoyed many meetings of the minds this past week.

Don't Worry, He'll Grow Into It

Ben celebrated the end of summer by trying on his new snowsuit!

Ben Time

Grandma Tilly and Grandpa Lou came by for a Friday visit to spend time with Ben.

Not. My. Kid.

See the evidence of further feline encroachment upon Ben's territory:

...from above...

...and below.

Meet the Traynors

Ben had a surprise visit from Daddy's side of the family. He saw...

Kim

Margaret

Uncle Bill

Great-Uncle Bill, Grammie, Great-Uncle Tom, and Great-Auntie Ann.

This was a very busy day!

New Friend!

Ben met Adriana today!

Quiet Time with the Folks

Ben enjoys doing bicycle kicks with Grammie...

...and then napping with Uncle Scott!

Bigger is Better!

Dina just brought Ben back from the pediatrician, and he's gained 14 ounces in the last week. Now he weighs in at a beefy 7 pounds, 12 ounces!

Good job, Ben!

Grammie's Back!

Grammie just couldn't stay away from Ben...and he couldn't be happier.

Proud Uncle!

Ben met his Uncle Scott for the first time today! He's looking forward to a long visit!

Little Kitty Steps

Woody is venturing ever closer to the new pink being in the apartment...

Additional Delivery System

According to the books and the doctor, giving Ben a bottle at five weeks won't cause any problems with the nursing.

He's taking right to it!

Party Time!

Ben proved to be very popular at Dave and Becca's fab soiree...

Danielle

Andrew

Louise

Carmel

Dave and 'Becca

Ben kept us up until 4 a.m. talking about what a great time he had!

Ryan!

As promised, here are some pictures of Ryan, and the rest of the Knoll household!

Here's the News

Ben weighs 6 pounds, 14 ounces (a gain of 10 ounces over about a week) and has grown 3 inches!

Good to know all that formula is doing something.

Doctor, Doctor, Bring Me the News!

Ben's going to see the pediatrician for the first time. This should be exciting.

Happy Birthday, Son!

You are one month old today!

Evening Park

Before they left, Dan and Libby took a picture of us in the park.

Escape from New York

Dan and Libby stopped by to meet Ben. They love their new friend!

New Friends!

We paid the Caroline's folks a surprise visit on Friday. They love Ben!

Sleep of the Just

If you thought you were sleepy after a big turkey dinner, check out Ben after a meal...

New Friends!

Francois, Guylaine (off-camera), Beatrice and Victoria (wearing hat) came by for a visit last night!

Family Pictures!

We took lots of family pictures during our trip to the farm.

Visiting the Farm

Ben met his great-grandmother Dina on Sunday!

Skin-a-ma-rink!

Hum along and imagine the scene...

Playtime!

Dina and Ben have worked out a whole series of games!

New Friends!

Ramsay and Mirela came by for a visit on Sunday and took Ben for a test cuddle...

The Audacious Woody

Woody's taking advantage of our recent distraction to find new places to nap:

My Little Treefrog

Ben likes to climb...

Due Date!

Yes, today is Dina's theoretical due date, and could well have been the first time we met Ben.

I'm glad that he decided on an early arrival!

Ben's New Buddy!

Ben's newest, bestest friend, Ryan Charles Knoll, was born today at 5:45 p.m. He weighs in at a whopping 8 pounds, 11 ounces, and stretches to 21.25 inches long!

Congratulations to Kuan and Chris!

(photos to be posted when available)

Bill's Hospital Pix

Here are some photos taken by Bill:

Tamu meets Ben

The Wark family manages to look at the camera at the same time.