Birthday Party Fun

What a fun birthday party we had for Ben yesterday. We had so many people come and enjoy the evening with us. We had a dinner of spaghetti, Caesar salad, bread and watermelon. Everyone enjoyed visiting while the kids played in the yard and on the swing set. Before dinner we played "Pin the Flag on Mailbox" and the kids seemed to enjoy that. Walter also did another game with the kids while I was finishing up dinner. Everyone spoiled Ben with gifts and he enjoyed going around and giving hugs and thanking everyone. In the next day or so I need to write thank you notes.

Here is a list to help me remember.
Kristin and abbey - Lego police and rescue station
Jackson, Michele & Kids - Superman color book and markers
Grandma and Papa - Blue Reebok short outfit (Ben says his soccer outfit), Brown shorts and shirt, Blue shorts and shirt, Jeff Gordon shirt, CARS book, Lightning, Mater, and 2 boxes of Mac 'n Cheese
Grandma Barb and Papa Al - Shorts and button down "church" shirt, Silly Songs with Larry CD
Tony, Kelsi and Hannah - Air Rocket
Bob, Jen, Miles and Olivia - Water Guns and Joseph DVD
Rose & Kids - "Ants in Pants" Game
Jon, Tami, Colton, Rylee and Avery - $$$$
Lydia, Bill, Grace and Hannah - Blow up bed
Daddy, Mommy & Becca - Soccer ball, shorts, shoes & socks, Boom Box, Worship CD.

And today is my birthday. Just like every birthday since Ben's birth, it is spent recouping from Ben's birthday. There is no other way I want to spend this day!