Ben is TWO!

Ben turned two on Friday; Guppy turned 69.

Busy walking at Muddy & Guppy's house.

Enjoying cake and ice cream during Guppy's party.

His party was a jungle theme.  I made the monkey cake without any special pans or anything!

A great picture of Ben, Addie and Graham

Taking a break from the festivities for a beverage 

Cousin Matthew jumping on the moonbounce, having fun

Of course during the party, it became very apparent to Benjamin that the tarp needed mowing. 

Opening presents- we made the mistake of him opening Handy Manny and his tools first.  Handy Manny hasn't left Ben's side since.  Seriously, sleeping with him cuddled in his arms.  He's been at every meal with us, with Ben sharing some of his food and drink.

Muddy, on the Plasma Car that she and Guppy gave Ben, just a moment before running into the table and falling off of it.  *About 10 minutes later, Graham did the same thing, but knocked the lamp off the table and broke it.

Addie being a goofball.  That growth out of her head is Brian's mom.  Doesn't that look weird?!

Remember a while ago I said I got the funniest things for the kids?  This is what I was talking about.  We gave each child who attended this inflatable costume.  Ben never wore his until his party.  Apparently seeing other kids in them made it more interesting.  Each costume has velcro at the wrists & ankles.  Inside is a little fan that constantly blows (with 3 C batteries) while the person is inside.  It's HYSTERICAL to see people waddle around in them.

Addie hugging Graham the inflatable dragon

The birthday boys.