Ben's 6th Birthday April 24, 2012

Ben had his 6^th birthday this year. His birthday fell on a Tuesday which his dad worked. We asked him if he wanted to celebrate his birthday on Tuesday or wait until Wednesday when dad could be there. He said Wednesday so his dad could be there. I think he liked being able to celebrate his birthday two days in a row. His picture showed on KNDU news and he went to school and was able to hand out goody bags. He was also student of the week and he got a present from his teacher. A crown, pencil and he was really excited that he received strips that spelled out Happy Birthday.   He was able to open one present. He chose to open Grandma Jill’s which was a Mickey Mouse Club house toy.  The next day he woke up to balloons, streamers and Mario characters on the wall. He was excited. He was presented with a present from Joey which was star wars lego and a birthday boy badge.  He then went to school, and came home and opened a present from Aunt Sums, Guinny, Bells and Uncle Jonathan. It was a hand made in door hop scotch. Next he opened a present from Aunt Susan and Uncle Brian, Jacky and Jacob. It was a hex bug (which is really creepy, crawly) and some handsome clothes.   He then opened a present from Grandma Penny and Grandpa Pat which was $20.00 and Ninja Turtle toy. He got a card from Grandma Paula and Grandpa George, and a Card with $15.00 from Great Grandpa Mel, Great Grandma Rosie and Great Uncle Travis. He opened his present from Rose, Riley and Aunt Sara which was a Crayola Cutter. The last present he opened was star wars lego set from his sister Emily . He then went to lunch with Dad at Pizza Hut and then went to toys r us to spend his money.  He purchased a Mario brothers lego track set.  When he got home he dad opened the garage and Ben found a bike.  He really is excited about it even though the picture doesn’t look like it. He realized it was much faster than his scooter. We went on a walk so he could use his bike and then we had cake. He wanted a Super Mario brother galaxy cake. Which mom and dad tried hard to make. Isaac gave him the toys on the cake.  He said he had a great birthday!