We were all excited to celebrate Benjamin's sixth birthday today.
The celebration began in his classroom.
First we observed what the date was
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Then everyone gathered around to get ready for the celebration
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In fact, Miss Linda got too close
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Miss Patty called for quiet and got Benjamin on her lap
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to put on the birthday hat
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As the tension mounted
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out came the birthday cake
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As everyone watched
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out went the candles
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Next we went outside to cut the cake and have the feast
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Miss Patty
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decided to take some pictures of us
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and we took one of her with Benjamin
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Then there was a magic show that even brought out the superintendent's wife
in her role as guidance counselor
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Back at home, we began the process of opening and enjoying the presents
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Next, we adjourned to Kapulsky's for the celebration.
Everyone was in a festive mood for dinner
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This got better as the first present was opened
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and even better when the contents were seen
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The high point came when the sparkler on the dessert was brought
and we all sang (Ha'om Yom Huleddet)
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