Apparently I turned 50 on my birthday. Too bad J is only 32. Looks like we won’t be taking advantage of that free spouse/partner membership. I think I look pretty good for 50.
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Another Year Older
This year has been challenging and amazing all in one. I can’t wait to see what the next year has in store and I hope it’s filled with just as many good times, new memories, and lots of love.
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Ben’s 4th Birthday
On Ben’s actual birthday, I took off work early and we took him to lunch and a local play place. After playing we headed to Orange Leaf and then home to open his presents from J and I. Still can’t believe our little man is 4 years old!
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Spiderman 4th Birthday Party
Ben turned four on January 29th and we celebrated the weekend before with a Spiderman party. Ben’s uncle and cousin Even with a playroom full of toys, balloons were still the most fun to play with. With each gift that Ben unwrapped, the kids moved closer and closer to him. It’s hard to watch someone else unwrap all those presents:) Excited for everyone to sing happy birthday and blow out his candles. And then getting a little embarrassed. Ben and his great grandma Gigi. J’s mom. My parents. By then, Spiderman just had to change into his costume.
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4 Years Ago
4 years ago yesterday, J and I welcomed the most precious baby boy. To say he has changed our lives doesn’t even begin to describe it. Ben was definitely a surprise, but the best, most life changing surprise. There is nothing like watching your child grow into their own little person. Ben is strong willed, opinionated, ornery, and has a heart full of love. There’s not a day that goes by that he doesn’t make us laugh. This was the first year he got to plan every aspect of his birthday. From his actual party to what he wanted to do on the actual day, he had an opinion about…