Bennett's 1st Birthday

We celebrated Bennett’s first birthday by going to Monkey Joe’s, a local bouncy house play zone. I like the Monkey Joe’s because they have a specific area for kids that are 3 and under. Bennett had so much fun crawling on everything and playing with the things on the wall.

 

Lilly and I decorated the house with streamers, banners and we bought Bennett some balloons. Balloons have become a tradition at our house.

Bennett’s birthday dinner was Fettuccine Alfredo. He loves pasta! After dinner we opened presents. Lilly made sure to help Bennett open each one even if he didn’t want her to. He was really excited about everything he got. I think his and Lilly’s favorite was the play tunnel. It folds up into a carrying case. Sometimes Bennett will carry it over to me so I can open it for him.

 

 

 

Bennett’s had a John Deere cake. He was a little hesitant eating the cake with his hands. He finally got the hang of it but then he decided he didn’t like having his hands covered in frosting. He preferred if I would feed him with a fork.

My baby’s 1^st birthdays are always a little sad for me. It means my baby is gone. It is good toddlers are still pretty cute and cuddly.

 

 

Happy Birthday Bennett,

The timing of your arrival in our family was perfect. Everyone was so ready for you. You have brought joy and love to all of us. I am so lucky to have another easy baby. You always sleep well, eat well, and have an extremely laid back personality. You love being on the move, figuring things out, sitting on mommy’s lap when you are sleepy, and playing with your sister. And we love watching you do all of it.

You have had a busy first year including vacations to Arizona, Utah, Chicago, Wisconsin Dells, and Nauvoo, swimming lessons, play-dates, visitors, baseball games and many many many family activates. You are very active and the fastest crawler in the world. Whenever someone sees you crawl they always comment on your speed.      

Thank you for eating everything we give you quickly and easily. Thank you for being so relaxed and laid back. Thank you for being mommy’s little buddy. I am sorry your sister bosses you around and that the dog doesn’t want to cuddle with you.

Your mommy and daddy love you so much!

Love,

Mommy