Benji’s Big Family Debut

Week three showed some pretty great developmental progress.  Ben’s clearly tracking with his eyes and intently studying faces.  It feels like he’s seeing us for the first time.  This morning he heard his mommy walk into the room, and his eyes never left her until she walked past him.  It felt like a huge leap. […]

Benji Bear: Week 2 in Review

New week 2: a lot more grunting, eyes wide open, smiley dreams, cheeks getting a little more ripe for the pinching.   Special thanks to Nonna and Aunt Connie for all the baby cuddles, window washing, furniture moving, laundry, dinners, and on and on.   1-800-ilovebrandnewcarpet Soooo big!   A Saturday morning walk about Lake […]

Benjamin Michael Leopold

At last! After 9 months baking in Lea’s oven, our son made his debut appearance July 4, 2014 (his due date) at 1:50 in the afternoon. He shares his birthday with the likes of Calvin Coolidge (US President), Louis Armstrong (Jazz Musician), and Uncle Sam (Personification of the World’s Greatest Nation).  Known aliases include Ben, […]