Impersonations

As a baby one of the first things that I'm trying to master is the art of mimicking. My parents make all kinds of sounds and smile at me, and I do my best to imitate them (Note: there is a video of my efforts below).

That is all well and good, but I wanted to take this a step further. Below are some impersonations of several celebrities (I am using "celebrities" loosely). Take a look, and let me know what you think.

My impersonation of the Thanksgiving turkey



My impersonation of James C. Traficant – Former Congressman from Mahoning County currently in jail for fraud and embezzlement (both of us need some work on our hair)



My impersonation of Skip Hansen – Star of the ThermoSpa infomercial. He was quoted as saying, "I like the tiny bubbles. It feels like I am sitting in a bucket of champagne" (unfortunately I do not have a picture of Mr. Hansen but my Uncle Adam knows who I'm talking about).





My impersonation of my Dad watching a sports after a long day of work.





Here is a video with two of my best attemps at mimicking noises. I'm still working on prefecting these impersonations but enjoy nonetheless.

Hanging out

One of my favorite things to do is hang out. I like to watch basketball with my dad and "What Not to Wear" with my mom (Aside: I have seen some babies that I'd like to nominate for that show. Seriously, who wears a sleeper to the mall? You can be comfortable and in style, but I digress).

I especially like to relax with friends. In my first 10 weeks as a baby, I have had a chance to chill with lots of friends and family. Below are pictures of some of my best friends and some good times I've had.

Disclaimer: If I haven't included your picture, I'm sorry. It is nothing personal. I might not have a picture with you or the one I have isn't doing much for either of us, if you know what I mean.



Great Grandma Marylou and me


Great Grandma Jane and me




Great Grandma Lavonne and me




Mom, dad and me before the National Championship Game
- I wanted to stay up but my parents didn't want me to see what was about to happen.


My cousins, Neal and Kirk, and me


Uncle/Cousin Kevin and me

Aunt/Cousin Jenny and me


Uncle Adam and me watching the Browns beat the Bills.


Aunt Sarah and me


"Uncle" Ben and me - I like his name.


My Awesome Aunt Cyndi and me (I think "Great Aunt" sells her short)


Aunt Michele and me watching the Browns beat the Ravens.






Uncle Hans teaching me about the Internet

Grandma and Grandpa holding my cousin Jens and me - Jens cracks me up.

Grandma Deb and me decorating for Christmas.

Great Grandpa Jack (pronounced gork) and me


I love my cousin Anna!


"Uncle" Travis and me when I was 1-day old


My Aunt Janelle visited me right after I was born!


Grandma and Grandpa and me celebrating a Buckeye victory over Michigan


My friend Brady and me - I am older than him by about 3 weeks.


My dad and me getting ready for the next Ohio State Basketball Game

2 Months Old

Today, January 14, 2008, I turned 2 months old. Here is a little video capturing my journey leading up to this birthday. Enjoy!

Welcome

Happy New Year! Welcome to Ben's blog! We are excited to share pictures and stories of Ben with our friends and family. We can't believe he is 7 weeks old already! This photo was taken at about 2 weeks, but we will post more recent ones soon!