Well, the birthday boy thought he should be the king of the castle for his birthday. We all had a great time with all the kids, big and small, running around and getting the pent up energy out from weeks of being inside.
There was cake but no presents. For Ben's first birthday and for as long as he will let us, he will not be receiving presents @ his birthday party. Mike and I decided that for Ben's birthday he will be contributing to others and not to himself. That means that Ben raised money and donations for Seeds of Hope and their work in Zambia, Africa. The reason that we chose Seeds of Hope is because I met the little boy there that Ben is named after. All of those who came contributed and raised $630 and also some needs that we knew of were filled physically. It was a great time and raised money for a good cause.
Here Ben is with Mike's co-worker, Dave and his son Zane.
Here Rachel and Ian are eating some of the Bear cupcake/cake that I made for Ben. It was really good icing.
Ben's cousin Jaclyn hanging out with his girlfriend Gabriella.
Mike and I thought to bring Ben's truck @ the last minute and it was really a good thing. Everyone enjoyed it being there especially Eric who isn't in this picture. In the picture; Logan, Jaclyn and Benard.
Ben with his first birthday cake made out of cupcakes and shaped as a bear. He really enjoyed it.
3 comments:
Happy Birthday Ben!! Looks like lots of fun.
love Tante Carla
What great fun!! He'll let you as long as you keep it as normal... great idea! Michael was in first grade when he did food bank instead of gifts...some parents brought gifts anyways because they thought it was terrible... michael was fine about it. i personally love the idea.
a.rietta
Those are great pictures! It was a wonderful party and it was great to celebrate with you guys!
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