Happy (belated) B-day Ben

Well, I need to back up a little. We have all been so sick for the last 2 weeks that I mixed up the order of posting some events in our lives. A few days before we went to Baby Animals Days, Ben had a birthday! Despite our sickness, we managed to have a fun filled day. The kids helped me make this banner for Ben. They had so much fun you would have thought it was their birthday.

We hung the banner outside for all to see!

The night before Ben's b-day, I told Luke that the next day was Daddy's birthday. I asked him to wish Daddy a Happy Birthday as soon as he woke up the next morning. Well, he burst into the room at 3 am and yelled "Happy Birthday Daddy!" We told him 'thanks' but to go back to sleep until the sun comes up. He did and then woke up at 5 am and burst the door open once again and yelled 'Happy Birthday Daddy' again. Again, we asked him to wait until the sun comes up and this time he did. He came in around 7:30am and did it again. Needless to say, none of us got much sleep-but we forgave him because he was so gosh dang cute everytime he did that! He wanted to be the first to wish Ben a happy birthday! Life through a child's eyes is so much more colorful, exciting and simple. Thanks Luke!

Our family has all 4 b-days within 6 weeks! So, eating more cake is not very appealing at this time of year for us. I try to switch it up and make different kinds of treats for everyone. I made peanut butter cookies in muffin tins and then filled the center with homemade chocolate frosting. PB & chocolate is a favorite for Ben, so I couldn't really go wrong with this recipe. He loved it-although it does look rather pitiful on that plate all by itself.

Anyway, Happy Birthday Ben! You are an awesome husband and father to our children. We hope you had fun on your special day!