Our sweet little Ben turned eleven years old on April 16. We began his celebration with a birthday eve party. His original birthday fell on a Sunday this year so we his party was on Saturday night. He invited several friends to a backyard movie night. It is one of our family's favorite activities.
his invitation
welcoming his guests to his party
He chose cupcakes this year because they would be easier to eat while watching the movie. They were definitely easier for me to make.
His movie themed cupcakes.
We also served pizza, cheese balls, jello, and popcorn.
Happy Birthday, Ben!
everyone singing to him
a group photo
They watched Despicable Me 3.
such a fun night with friends!!
opening his presents
he got a lot of candy!!!
sleeping on his birthday eve
birthday morning decorations
birthday pancakes
family photo
During kid's class at church they sang to him and prayed over him. It was very sweet!
He got to eat lunch with the Johnson family. He chose Luna De Miel for our meal.
birthday lunch
That afternoon the boys all went swimming at the Johnson's community pool.
Swimming with friends on his birthday.
snack break after swimming
We returned home for supper and before bedtime did our family tradition of sharing with the birthday person things we love about them and then praying over them. It is one of my favorite things we do as a family on our birthdays.
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Ben's birthday over the years.
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family birthday photos
Ben's birth video
We are so thankful that he is a part of our family and that God entrusted us to raise him. We are blessed to be his parents and thank God often for the gift that he is to us. We look forward to continuing to watch him grow and develop into the young man God created him to be.
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