December 15, 2000. My first baby was born, and we were thrilled to welcome Benjamin Howard into the world. Since day 1 he has been a pure joy and blessing to our family. I can't believe he's turning 9 today! Brian recently reminded me that Ben's time at home is half over. That's all it takes to put my stomach in knots and bring tears to my eyes.
How to describe him? Loving, kind, smart, funny, athletic, curious, protective, tender, confident, a leader, cute, witty, responsible....He's made being a first-time parent very easy!
Grandma was in town this weekend to celebrate an early Christmas, Ben's birthday and the boys' Sunday School program. Ben is out of the awkward smiling phase that most kids seem to go through, and I absolutely love this picture of him!
Adam and Matt love to copy their big brother.
Ben has taught them how to be silly!
We love you, Ben! Happy 9th Birthday!
We love you, Ben! Happy 9th Birthday!
9 comments:
happy happy bday Ben!!!!
The honey bees are in the....s-m-i-l-e.......
I can't believe he is 9. Last year 'til double digits, Ben!!
Happy Birthday Benny Bop! I can't believe you are 9 today. It seems like yesterday that you were here playing little people and reading books with Alexandra. We sure miss seeing you everyday, and look forward to the days you pop in. : )
Have a great day!
Love ya!
Kari
Got so teary eyed reading the post. He has a handsome smile! Happy B'day Ben! We love you!
happy birthday, ben! great photos, mom!
You were my "first" baby too, Ben! Happy Birthday, buddy! You're such a great example to all the little cousins behind you. You're a great kid and we love you!
Happy Birthday Ben. We sure love you!
You've made us smile with Wiggles shows, jokes, baseball, swimming, choir and by being such a cool kid!
AAH! we only have 9 years to convince our boys they should be roommates at Bethel! We have to get them to be buddies!
Unless of course, they get a full ride scholarship to a D1 school to play baseball...then we will allow them to go that route. ;)
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