Thomas Benjamin Ames
July 24th, 2007
9:54 am
9 lbs, 13.5 oz, 20 inches

Our sweet baby boy is 2 years old today! I know every parent says this, but he truly is a blessing and we couldn't imagine our lives without him!

A little about Ben at 2

• Ben is ALL boy.
• If you tell him he's too little, he'll prove you wrong.
• He can climb cabinets (don't ask), jungle gyms, slides, bouncy houses, and his parents
• He can eat well with a fork and spoon. Handedness yet to be determined
• Ben is a cuddle bug with mommy. He loves to snuggle when he wakes up :)
• Ben LOVES to be outside. Running, playing soccer, throwing a ball, playing in the dirt. Anything that allows him to get as dirty as possible and cause as much chaos as he can!
• His giggle is absolutely infectious.
• A friend recently told us that boys go until they physically hurt themselves. This is so true! No matter how many times we try to save Ben from hurting himself, he always ignores us. It's just something he has to learn on his own, I guess.
• He has the ability to get himself into the most precarious positions I've ever seen!
• Ben loves his sister! He wants to do everything she does...not because she's bigger, but because he wants to be her buddy.
• He can cock one eyebrow with the best of them!
• Ben has the male ability to make all kinds of sounds for machines.
• Loves cars, trains, and airplanes.
• Wants to be just like daddy. He cries when daddy leaves him. He helps wash the cars, or check the oil. He tries on daddy's shoes and hats. In so many ways he's just like Joe :)

There's so much to share about Ben! He has made everyday richer. We thank God for our wonderful child and pray that he becomes a Godly man someday.

Happy birthday my sweet, wonderful baby boy!!!