And my room was full of cousins! 

Kacie modeling her fancy new slippers. 

All this celebrating has me completely worn out! 

Here's me and Em in our famous Christmas photo. We're so cute! 

On the tweth day of Christmas,

my mommy gave to me: 12 drums for drumming, eleven blocks for building, ten frogs a leaping, nine tunes for dancing, eight milks for drinking, seven swimming parties, six footed jammies, five empty boxes, four festive outfits, three yummy snacks, two little friends, and a Christmas story.

On the eleventh day of Christmas,

my mommy gave to me: eleven blocks for building, ten frogs a leaping, nine tunes for dancing, eight milks for drinking, seven swimming parties, six footed jammies, five empty boxes, four festive outfits, three yummy snacks, two little friends, and a Christmas story.

Sneak Peek

On the tenth day of Christmas,

my mommy gave to me: ten frogs a leaping, nine tunes for dancing, eight milks for drinking, seven swimming parties, six footed jammies, five empty boxes, four festive outfits, three yummy snacks, two little friends, and a Christmas story.

On the ninth day of Christmas,

my mommy gave to me: nine tunes for dancing, eight milks for drinking, seven swimming parties, six footed jammies, five empty boxes, four festive outfits, three yummy snacks, two little friends, and a Chritmas story.

On the eighth day of Christmas,

my mommy gave to me: eight milks for drinking, seven swimming parties, six footed jammies, five empty boxes, four festive outfits, three yummy snacks, two little friends, and a Christmas story.

On the seventh day of Christmas,

my mommy gave to me: seven swimming parties, six footed jammies, five empty boxes, four festive outfits, three yummy snacks, two little buddies, and a Christmas story.

On the sixth day of Christmas,

my mommy gave to me: six footed jammies, five empty boxes, four festive outfits, three yummy snacks, two little buddies, and a Christmas story.

On the fifth day of Christmas,

my mommy gave to me: five empty boxes, four festive outfits, three yummy snacks, two little buddies, and a Christmas story.

I inturupt the 12 days of Benton for this special announcement: My newest friend, Vance Avery Olsson, was born on Thursday. He was just 6 pounds 11 ounces, and pretty good looking for a new kid. 

I'm not quite sure what to think of him. I'm used to being the loud on in a room, you know? 

Here he is with Maura, his Mommy. His big brother and sister are my friends Gavin and Alicia. 

On the fourth day of Christmas,

my mommy gave to me

four festive outfits,

three yummy snacks, two litle buddies, and a Christmas story.

Can you believe my mom makes me wear this stuff? Thankfully I'm cute enough to pull it off. Otherwise...

On the third day of Christmas,

my Mommy gave to me: three snacks of goldfish, two little buddies, and a Christmas story...

This picture is a re-reun, but it remains one of my favorite snacking moments, so I wanted to share it with you again.

On the second day of Christmas,

my mommy gave to me: two little buddies and a Christmas story...

Yesturday, I got to play with Emmaleigh and Soren. we had good times while our moms attended to more spiritual matters.

Benton's 12 Days of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas, my mommy gave to me a Christmas Story...

(Usually I'm not allowed anywhere near this stuff, but Mommy said this was a special occasion. She told me a story about baby Jesus being born in a barn, and angels singing, and shepherds watching, and God saving us all through a tiny baby. Meanwhile, the donkey was very tasty).

Mmmmm. Peanut butter! I love it! 

This is my favorite ornament. 

This is our Christmas tree. It is very sparkly and fun to play with, however, I have learned that playing with Christmas trees is unacceptable--darn it! 

Well, I'm 14 months old now and battling my 4,532nd cold. Usually I'm pretty happy, but I'm just coming off a weeklong bowel struggle as well, so I'm pooped. In the last two months, I have a added a few new words to my vocabulary. I say "mama," "up," "no," "thank you," "what's that?" and "who's that?" (these sound more like "wuzza?" and "hooza?", but I'm getting better at enunciating). I've been learning how to give kisses which is great fun. I tease Mommy and Daddy all the time. I'll pretend I'm gonna give a kiss, then turn away at the last second. It's so funny!! I'm walking really good now, and getting into all sorts of things I'm not supposed to. Mom thought she'd be smart and wait to decorate the tree until she had me trained not to play with it. Well, I showed her! I pretended I wasn't the least bit interested, so she gave up and decorated. Now I sneek around and try to play with the pretty things on it when she's not looking. Or I'll walk up, point to one light and say "wuzza?" over and over until it drives her crazy. I can't wait until she puts boxes under the tree! I will have so much fun! Well, that's about it for now. I'm off to take a nap. Stay tuned for a very special Twelve days of Christmas, comming soon!

"Today I am sporting the latest in denim fashons. (Note the fur collar). With the hair to complete the look, I'm ready to hit the Country Roads. Now where did I put my sequined guitar strap... Mom!!"