Sunday 12/10/08 Ben's Fourth Birthday

I didn't know how Ben would take today, as he was a bit tired and emotional yesterday, but he slept in till gone seven this morning, and has had a marvellous day! (I wish I could say the same for Zoe - she had me up so early this morning, I could have watched the Japanese Grand Prix live!)

We started with his cards and presents from Zoe and us.

We got him a big boy's bike, which he seemed quite pleased with. He tried it outside, as it was a gorgeous day, but our drive is not exactly a great surface and we couldn't tempt him away from his new dustbin lorry to go somewhere better, so he didn't get too far.

After lunch, Stephen, Angela and Chris and Ian's Mum & Dad came over, and Ben had a fine old time opening more pressies and cards.

We were just getting organised with the candles and cake, when my Auntie Dianne & Uncle Keith arrived unexpectedly, so we had a proper houseful! I was very impressed with his candle blowing out ability - he's obviously had plenty of practice over the last few days :-)

After everyone had gone, we had a 'tea party tea' (sandwiches, crisps, cheese & onion rolls) which we all enjoyed for different reasons - Ben because it's all food he loves but doesn't eat much, me and Ian because there was hardly any washing up! Ben says he had a very nice birthday, and I hope he remembers it for a long time - it was a lovely day.