Happy 3rd Birthday Ben!

Ben had his 3rd birthday party this year and of course he had a blast.  Deebo and Papa came in town and he loved hanging out with them all weekend.  Ashley on the other hand was a little apprehensive until she finally got used to them about 2 hours before they left town.

We had his party at Monkey Bizness and he loved it.  He was able to do all the activities there this time which was awesome.  He finally wore himself out which to this day I cannot say I've seen.  I'm glad we got our money's worth and he had a lot of fun with his friends.  All he kept asking for was a spiderman party so of course I attempted to make him a spiderman cake and it turned out pretty well I think.  I even made his birthday shirt with spiderman on it.

Jack and Ben

Beth enjoying the party favors

Ashley getting into the fun

Ben, Jack and Milo - the 3 musketeers

Caroline dunking!

The train up to the slide

Erin, Kate and Julie having fun climbing

Silly kids having fun

On Saturday my parents gave him a buzz lightyear shirt and he immediately put it and ran around the backyard screaming "to infinity and beyond!"  It was hilarious!  He truly thought he was buzz lightyear.  He also got a fantastic blues hockey jersey with his name and the number 3 on it from his godmother.  He will definitely be wearing that this week at hockey.  Along with some roller blades from us so he can practice hockey at home without having to find open skating at an ice rink.

"To infinity and beyond!"

admiring big brother

hockey

All in all - it's been another fast year for a wonderful little boy.  He is the best big brother you could ask for.  He always takes time to give Ashley a hug and kiss randomly when they are playing and is very good at making sure she isn't doing something to hurt herself.  His favorite sport is by far hockey and essentially he is either doing that or lining up his cars.  He's very active, but also very loving and a great little boy.  I can't believe he is already 3.