Sunday, August 31, 2008

Ben's 1st Birthday

Today is Benjamin Jacob's 1st Birthday. He is the youngest of four boys and the son of my brother Jim and his wife Wendy. Benjamin's brothers are Carl, John and Sam.


On the day Ben came home from the hospital, his brothers had made signs that were posted in the front window to announce his arrival and to welcome him home.
Baby Brother Ben.
Wendy and Jim arrive home with Ben.
There he is, Ben, just a few days old.

Still sleeping.
With a proud Daddy. and a very proud and tired Mommy.
What!, still sleeping.
A few weeks old and visiting Grandma Dee in Lansing.
Ben and his favorite Aunt Cyndee. He is using Sam or Carl or John's quilt as his was not yet finished.
He looks like Carl, but he is Ben.
Ben in a cute outfit from his favorite Aunt Cyndee.
Ben at the family Christmas with Grandma Dee.
Ben being held by Grandma Dee.
Ben is growing up.
Ben and Wendy, his Mom. I just love this picture.
Such a big smile.
Ben on his 1st Birthday at Aunt Terri and Uncle Rodney's up north home. He was later covered in cake and ice cream. How appropriate.

Happy Birthday!!! Ben Ben, from Aunt Cyndee.

2 comments:

Linda said...

Time spent with family is precious. I hope you enjoyed all the kids - and the adults.

Anonymous said...

I can't believe that Ben is already ONE! Madeline is soon to follow. Thanks for chronicling his first year.