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Thursday, October 30, 2008

Birthday Thriller

We had a good time celebrating Benny Boo's birthday this last week. We were so fortunate to have both sets of parents come down to celebrate with us. We went to Thriller (awesome! I am going again next year!) but Ben didn't appreciate it so much. Too bad. At least he was able to have a birthday weekend on which the Cougars won, so that is enough to make any birthday special, right? Well Dallin was very brave and did get a little nervous around these "dead" people, but they were very friendly after the show and even gave him a high five. He was so excited for the show and as we were walking in to Tuacahn, he said, "Mom, I am so excited.......my WHOLE body is just SO EXCITED!" he was just bouncing around and couldn't even walk straight. It was really cute. We had a great time with all of our friends and family here to help us sing to Ben, and once again really appreciate our faux family here in Washington that make it so easy to be away from our family (sorry, fam). You are all so wonderful!

As the story goes in Ben's family, Ben was just the most BEAUTIFUL baby ever. People would stop his mom on the street just for a chance to gaze into the enchanting baby's eyes. Well, that is Ben's version, anyway! Actually, his mom does validate the story so I am inclined to believe her, especially in light of how beautiful Ben's offspring are.......
Anyway, 3 birthdays down, and only one left for the year.......I think we are going to make it through this busy birthday/halloween/thanksgiving fall.






2 comments:

Chris and Dianne Clan said...

HAPPY B-DAY Ben!!! I know Chris called, but I wanted to put in my two cents!

Tyson and Angela said...

Happy Birthday Ben! I sent an email to you a day late...but hopefully you knew we were thinking of you! ps...Amanda, I love your hair in the last pic. Dallin! Way to be brave. You look so awesome and adorable with all those scary characters!! Looks like it was a lot of fun!

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