Bennett the Birthday Boy

No, it's not really Bennett's birthday. Not yet. He was born on March 31st, 2009, but since his and Matt's birthdays are only four days apart we thought we would save ourselves the trouble of throwing two parties and just combine them into one this year. (It's not like he's going to remember anyway.) We did still try to make it special for him.

These are the cute...I mean handsome...matching shirts I made Matt and Bennett for their birthdays. They took me way longer to make than I expected because I am not the world's best sewer, but it was definitely worth it.

The birthday boy.

Contemplating how best to attack the awaiting cupcake.

I had a little video clip to put here of everybody singing and the blowing out of the candles, but it wouldn't work. Sorry. I think this is still a pretty good picture, though.

Bennett had no problems figuring out what to do with the cupcake in front of him. The entire thing was gone within just a few minutes. Yummy!

After cake it was time for presents. Bennett also had no trouble figuring out what to do with these. He was quite anxious to get all the paper off that box and see what was inside.

"OPEN THIS THING!"

And what was inside? The cutest little tool workbench and a bike helmet from Maimie and Pop! Bennett absolutely loves the bench. The helmet is tolerable. :) Matt and I gave Bennett most of his presents early (aka: his big car seat and new umbrella stroller), but we also gave him a tiny golf set on this day. He hasn't a clue what to do with it, but it makes a good chew toy anyway.

Happy early birthday, Bennett-Boo! We love you!