"'Our family’s faith is in Jesus Christ and is not dependent on outcomes.' ...We do all that we can for the healing of a loved one, and then we trust in the Lord for the outcome."
- Elder Dallin H. Oaks

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Benson is a year old!


Saturday was Benson's birthday. I have to admit, it's a fun time to have a baby's first birthday, but I was feeling rather emotional. It seems like with each one of my boys, the first year flies by faster. How does that happen? My mom, sister and I watched the video of the day he was born and the following days in the hospital and at home. All those feelings came rushing back. When I first got to hold Benson Mac and look in his sweet face, I felt an immediate connection. It was like we knew eachother. I know that might sound cliche', but it is sincere. I felt overwhelmed with love with Kimball and McKay as well, but something about Benson was a little different. Forgive me for being so personal, but I can't help it... even today I am all emotional about it.

Because Josh was going to be out of town, we had is party on Monday before he left. Then, we had to have a get-together on his real birthday, of course! The cake I made is supposed to look like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups because Benson LOVES them. It was so fun to watch him go after the cake. He didn't waste time trying to use his hands, he just went face first. It was hilarious! Happy Birthday Benson! We love you!

8 comments:

Mike, Sha, Kenna, Kate, & Garrett said...

That is soo cute! He is such a cute little guy. Him and that cake-hilarious.

Sha

Tari said...

I'm so sorry to hear that Benson has been so sick! He's so cute in his b-day pics though! Happy Birthday Benson!

Kristi said...

I love your new layout!! It looks so good. Easton loved being at your home, thank you so much. We are excited for Wednesday :) Happy Birthday Benson!

Briana said...

Your kids are so cute! I love your blog page? Where did you find the template? So cute!!

Janice {Run Far} said...

I am just blog hopping and found you through my sis in laws blog, Krisit Simmons. YOur boys are so cute, sorry about your sick little guy.

P.S Benson..... I love peanut butter cups too, they are my fav

James and Jade Bethers said...

Kristen

Your blog is awesome...your kids are cute as ever....and you are still as sweet as can be! Just thought I would say hi!

The Paulks said...

happy b-day to benson! He is so cute! Nice job with the cake, by the way. I knew exactly what it was!

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday to your little boy. Look's like he really enjoyed the cake!!! 1st birthday's are lot's of fun!
Did you make this template to? If so you are so good at it! Brittany