Ben Turns Two!

On December 6th, grandson Ben, turned two. Carolyn and I went back to Springfield for the birthday party.

There was, of course, cake and balloons ...

... and presents and all the usual stuff.

Here cousin, Jack, stands ready to lend Ben a helping hand.

Favorite presents this year included Thomas The Train, color books, markers, ...

backpacks, ...

and bright red shirts.

(When you have a new red shirt, no one notices a bad hair day.)

One good thing about a December birthday is you don't have to wait long for more presents. Ben took Grandma and Grandpa to the Mall to look for possible Christmas gifts.

He got to ride the rides.

He also got to see Santa.

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Mom and Ben. (Ben is trying out for the role of Ralphie in a remake of "A Christmas Story."

It may have been the Christmas season, but Spring Training is just around the corner.