Wednesday, October 27, 2010

FINALLY, BEN IS FIVE TODAY!

Ben has been wanting to be five since he turned four and now he is!  I am so lucky because his family moved in close to me.  I get to see him every week.  I get to go to his soccer games.  I get to hug him often (if I sneak up and surprise him, at least.) I get to hear his happy voice and look into his big brown eyes.



I am also glad because I have pictures from his whole life in my digital file already.


I remember when this darling boy was born.


I remember when he was blessed!


His parents (and grandparents) were crazy about him.


Here are some things I love about Ben:
1.  He is enthusiastic about everything! It is fun to be with someone who enjoys life so much.



2.  Ben loves his brothers.  I remember when this picture was taken, Ben was barely 9 months old and not quite walking yet.  But he wanted to be where Toby was.  He made you hold his hands and let him "walk" to where his brother was.  He has been Toby's closest companion and friend ever since.



3.  Look at those eyes!  One look into them and he can have anything he asks.  I love his beautiful brown eyes!






4.  Ben is very coordinated and might be an athlete when he grows up a little.  You should see him on a skateboard already.


5.  Ben is a happy boy and joins in all the fun he can find.


6.  I love how beautiful Ben is.


Did I say Ben loves his brother and wants to do everything he does?

 

7. Ben is smart.  He learns quickly and masters just about anything the older boys can do.



8.  Ben is fearless.  He will ride any ride they will let him go on and isn't afraid.  He loves to try new things.


Will Ben get to be a surfer like his father?




He tries anything.



9.  I love that Ben can play all by himself sometimes and use his imaginaton and creativity.

10.  I love that Ben is all boy and has lots and lots of friends to play with.



Ben and Jack showing off their muscles and strutting their stuff!

Lots of cousins!

 
Donuts are the best part of soccer.


Chase and Ben scare Nana with their frog.
I love you Ben.  Five will be a great year for you!