Introducing Benjamin Gamache Gallagher

On June 24, 2012, at 10:10 a.m. Keegan became a big brother.  Benjamin Gamache Gallagher entered the world weighing 8lb. 6oz. and measured 19 inches.  

Keegan and Benjamin's first meeting.

Benjamin's first 4th of July in York, ME.

Brotherly love.

Benjamin's first trip to Cape Cod - chillin' on Skaket Beach in Orleans.

Benjamin's baptism.

Benjamin the baby dino at Halloween with BatKeegan.

London for Thanksgiving.

Christmas 2012.

St. Patrick's Day 2013

Keegan and Benjamin have been on so many adventures over the last 11 months that it is impossible to capture them all.  We are really hoping to do a better job updating the blog so that our friends and family can see what the boys are up to and how they are growing.  Below are a few more shots from the last year.

More on 2012

2012 has been a busy year! We were always out and about.  After Disney World we went to a very special hockey game - that's right, Bruins v. Flyers . . . on St. Patrick's Day!! 

I had a great time, especially waving my Bruin claw!

We also took a special trip to San Francisco (well, Mommy & Daddy didn't spend much time in the city, instead they went to a place called "wine country").  In San Francisco, I hung out with Uncle Matt and did all kinds of cool stuff.  Before we left, we went to Muir Woods to see the big trees - check 'em out.

In addition to our trips and family outings, I spent a lot of time at school.  Before school ended for the summer, we had a special concert with Wally the Green Monster (the Red Sox mascot).  I LOVE Wally!!!

(I'm the boy in the front about to run out and give Wally a high-five)

We also had Field Day at school.  We learned how to tie-dye shirts and had face painting.

 

The end of school marked a very important time of year . . . summer, June and my birthday! That's right folks, I turned 4!

I also ran in my second race - the Kids Race at the Corrib Road Race. 

 More to come on my 2012 adventures!!

Disney

Well as you can see I took a big trip in March to Walt Disney World with my Pepere and Memere and my cousins.  Here is Main Street at the Magic Kingdom.

I got started on the rides right away on this spaceship. 

check out my driving skills...

Most importantly, I got to meet Lightning McQueen and Mater at Hollywood Studios.  So cool. 

We went to Epcot Center

Where I saw Donald Duck in his best Mexican outfit!

Here I am riding a ride with my mom at Disney's Animal Kingdom

My favorite ride by far was the Tomorrowland Speedway...I made my parents take me back at night time for a second ride.

I had breakfast with Goofy and Minnie Mouse.   Goofy is so tall. 

I kept seeing Buzz Lightyear everywhere I went.  To Infinity and Beyond!

Skiing 2012

I was fortunate enough to hit the slopes this winter at Bretton Woods.  Here is a video of me in action...

And, we got to go tubing...AWESOME! 

Here are some pictures of what it was like.

It's late. I have to get to bed but the best of 2012 is yet to come!

I'm back baby...catching up on 2011

Well here I am.  I have too much to tell you about what I have been up to and I have a big surprise for my 2012 post.  I will get to that later.  Here is a quick re-cap of 2011.  

In the summer I went to Bar Harbor, Maine and got to go on a real lobster boat with my Dad. 

check out those binos!

And, we also hit up Acadia National Park.  It was awesome. 

On Labor Day weekend I went to my Grandmom's and Pop Pop's beach house in Cape May, New Jersey.  My cousins (actually second cousins) Avery and Mason came up from Florida to visit. 

Then we went to Aunt Rachel's and Uncle Rob's house for a Donaghue family (Daddy's mom's family) reunion.  Here all all my cousins. 

In September I started school at St. Theresa's.  I was in the ECP class.  Mrs. Cronin, Miss T. and Miss Donna were my teachers. 

For Halloween I was Buzz Lightyear of Star Command. 

Check out my dance moves! 

For Christmas Uncle Matt brought me my very own Lightning McQueen tent.  Awesome!

For New Year's Eve we went back to my Grandmom's and Pop Pop's to see all of my cousins on my Dad's side. 

I liked this noise maker a lot.  For some reason I haven't been able to find it since that night.  I think my parents are hiding it from me.  They are NO fun. 

It's been too long . . .

Hello friends! Sorry I've been away for so long. As much as I try to keep up with this blog, the days pass by and I just can't get to it!! Well, I have had a very busy year. In May, we took a family vacation to HAWAII!! I had so much fun at "my Kailua beach."

This pictures is actually from Ko Olina, where we spent a few days. We also went to Dole Plantation and rode the Pineapple Express!

Choo Chooooo

My favorite part of the trip was meeting Isabella the sea turtle. I learned that sea turtles are endangered and need protection.

Meet Isabella . . .

We also went to the Honolulu Zoo,

and ate malasadas . . . DELICIOUS!!!

We went on hikes (I usually fell asleep and missed the view),

and we played at the beach . . . a lot!

Kailua beach was my favorite.

I played in the sand,

and learned how to body surf.

We had a great trip. It was so fun to be back in Hawaii and to visit with our Hawaii family (Auntie Denise, Uncle Jeff and Chris and Jack)! We can't wait to go back again soon!