Benson's Birthday

On Benson's birthday, we were in St Louis. He had a spinal injection that day and so it took up pretty much the entire day. We went swimming in the morning, then headed to the hospital for his 2:00pm injection. I dropped him and Jon off. Me and the other three went to grab a gift from Magic House that he has been talking about and really wanted last time we were there. Then we ran to a grocery store and bought a cake. We took the cake back to the hospital for him to have and share with everyone after he woke up from his injection.

The staff found out it was his birthday and wrapped gifts and got balloons for him for his special day. They were so sweet and this was so unexpected. He was definitely a trooper having to be at the hospital all day but he really didn't make a big deal of it at all.

We ended up getting home too late to open presents. So then we had to make him (them all) wait until Jon got home from work the following day. I am really not sure who was more excited for gifts-Benson or Brigham. Hah.

 We had a party with friends two days after his birthday. We did a smores party and invited families so I wouldn't have to be responsible for everyone's kids around a fire. We also played night games and the kids loved kick the can. That was definitely the winner.

Overall, I think Benson had a great birthday. We definitely got spoiled with more gifts than he could ever really need. But we sure love this boy. He has taught us all so much and has a love for life and innocent hope that is hard to miss. We just love him to pieces.