He was 11 weeks premature and now he’s 6’3″.
He was a serious, sweet, stubborn toddler with a big sense of humor. He now has a son who frowns just like him, and laughs just like him.
Ben and Banjo Man at the farm in Nebraska
When he was 13, he grew 4″ in one summer.
He is a wonderful, talented, creative, kind, loving son, the kind of man who always does the right thing and can be counted on to do what needs to be done, no matter what. He hears music in his head. He writes songs. He teaches young people. He is the kind of big brother his brothers and sisters look up to. He loves BBQ and pot roast and mashed potatoes and banana cream pie and Campbells Hearty Beef soup and shrimp gumbo, but don’t tell him to eat a green bean.
He is such a patient father.
And a loving husband.
And I’m so proud to wish him a happy birthday.
is there any more pie? 
He’s such a cool guy! Happy Birthday, Ben! (I love that name) 🙂
What a beautiful way to honor your first born! You both are very lucky people! Couldn’t get over the massive resemblance of Ben and Glenn. I so enjoy your blogging!
Wonderful post, happy birthday Ben!
Happy Birthday, Ben!!
Your life has touched many and for that, we are better people.
Family is first and utmost important, as the pictures express. How very loved you must feel.
Hugs and Love to You ~ Ellie and Bob
In all my years I have known none better… Happy Birthday to a truly great man.