Ben turned 1 on Thursday an we had his party today. The weather was questionable all day with some rain, sun, over cast but we were able to be outside. His cousins were here to help celebrate the BIG day. Abby came from Wheaton, Ill and Brady from Warren. All the kids had fun playing in the yard. Ben did get in the activity by walking an pushing his Radio Flyer around.

After pizza an cupcakes it was time for Ben to open his gifts, Ben watched as Jen unwrapped then he did start ripping off the paper. There were a few items that caught his eye but most of them were just a gift, I am sure he will enjoy all of them soon.
I can't believe a kid that doesn't like cake or ice cream, Ben is one, however I think given time he will be digging in with both hands. Jen came with a cupcake with 1 candle on it as we sang happy birthday. He played with the frosting for a while and finally gave up by pushing in on the ground. As evidence you can see some frosting on his face. Jen did such a good job at making the cupcakes and fixing them up.
The girls had fun playing hide & seek for a long time then Amy, Andy & Scott got into the act. It was fun watching them hide behind the smallest trees. As the evening came so did the rain so we had to retreat into the house an it was time for Ben & Ella to go home for the night.