Happy 9th Birthday, Ben!!!
Yesterday was Ben's birthday. I took some chocolate covered donut holes to his classroom while he was in P.E. as a surprise. I cooked grilled cheese and french fries for dinner, at his request. Then we had Nana, Gramps, and Uncle Jeff over for dessert. Ben opened his gifts first. He loved all of them. Then off to the garage to test them out. Then we had dessert.
Ben loved playing his 3rd season of basketball that just finished on Saturday. He still enjoys being outside doing various activities like riding his scooter, bike, and playing soccer, army, or ball tag with neighborhood boys. He likes school and does well, but doesn't really like having to do his homework (especially reading) during the week. He is still in Cub Scouts and is now officially a Bear, since he is 9. He has his Pinewood Derby tonight, which should be a lot of fun! I love thinking back to the day he was born. Even though newborns aren't much different as a girl or a boy, I knew that when he got older, he would be so much different than his big sister. I was right, but that difference is wonderful and I've enjoyed having him as my first son . I love you, Ben!
A few shots of his favorite gifts...
New scooter from Grandma and Grampy (this will make scooter #3 for him...he's worn all the others out!)
Hopefully Mike and I won't regret this, but we bought him an air-soft 'shotgun' and 'pistol'.
Finger bike and dirt ramps from Nana and Gramps.
Immediately out to the garage to test out the guns. The target (and ammo) was from Uncle Jeff. It has a sticky surface, so the air-soft pellets stick and you can reuse them. I think the ammo is pretty cheap, but now Ben won't have to go out and buy it quite as often.
Dessert. Ben requested cupcakes with army guys on top.
