Ben's Party Day

We celebrated Ben's 11th birthday with his friends Friday night.

 A perfect group of kids!

We feel so blessed Ben has such a great group of friends.

Just Dance 4- I had a great time watching them dance.  Wondering where Ben is? He was on the floor break dancing

Pappy gave Ben this Air Moon Jack. It is the coolest pogo stick around. Pappy is our neighbor and has been a great friend to Ben. We love it when he just shows up when we need him the most!!! Pappy and Ben can just sit and talk for hours. We know they are friends for life!

Jamie gave Ben a Iron Man Lego and this book- the third in the continuation of the  Percy Jackson series. Jamie is a great friend to Ben, someone he can count on. They share a lot of interests and Jamie doesn't mind if Ben talks about them- A LOT! Jamie is patient and kind.

 Riley gave Ben a Lego Advent calendar and a gift card to Barnes and Noble. Riley is  such a wonderful girl. She was here with 5 boys and it did not bother her in the least. Riley is such a blessing to Ben because she is patient and understanding. Riley is very quiet but she is also very strong. She has a solid value and belief system, and does not let anyone else influence her decisions.

Rylan gave Ben a whole bag of Notre Dame Football things including a football, a bag, a red ND hat, a ND jersey, and ND football gloves-really cool, one of a kind gloves.  A year ago I could not have imagined this being a present Ben would receive but it is because of Rylan that Ben has truly started to enjoy football. For many years on the playground, Ben was told he couldn't play. No one would choose him for their team. It wasn't until Rylan stood up and said, I want Ben and we will play on our own team. He actually threw the ball to Ben, Ben caught it and that was all it took for our child, who has been told he couldn't to believe he could. Rylan believes in Ben and that is awesome!!

 Dominic gave Ben a gift card.  Dominic and Ben have been friends for a long time. Dominic is the most "go with the flow" child I know.  He is truly happy doing whatever. Ben can always count on Dominic to be there for him. They love hanging out together and enjoy a lot of  the same things. We love that Dominic teaches Ben to be flexible.

 Justin gave Ben some Halo guys and Halo Legos. Justin is a very kind boy. Justin was new last year at Ben's school and I love that he gets along with everyone. Justin is one of the friends at school  Ben knows he can count on.