Ben Turns 3!

I can't believe our little man is now 3 years old!!! Where did the time go? Although it's a bit sad to see that most traces of a baby are now gone, it's also so amazing to witness his transformation into a little person with his own thoughts, opinions and silly jokes. We celebrated Ben's 3rd birthday with a low-key party at home with my parents and some close friends. We tried to make the entire day special for Ben, starting with presents when he woke up (after ripping off the last link to reveal he is 3 today!), chocoloate chip Mickey Mouse pancakes for breakfast, picking out balloons for his party before naptime, and then running around with friends for his party in the afternoon. Not to mention pizza, cookies and chocolate cake. :)

Opening our gifts in the morning

Time for the big oneA new basketball hoop

Time to test it out

Chocolate chip Mickey Mouse pancake - this is what I get when I say "cheese" :)

Decorations for the party

It's a Thomas the Train party!

Opening gifts from Grandma & Papa

Check him out - real golfclubs and a Landscaper's kit!

Running around with balloons before his friends arrived

Playing with his big choo-choo train with Grandma - check out his crown from school

Present from Reagan and the Biggie's (a puzzle and sticker book)

Showing Lauren his Lego firetruck from Aunt Lori, Uncle Craig, Chase & Brady

Present from Emery, Troy & the Gonzales' (4 puzzles)

Lauren, me and Tracy enjoying some girl time

My Dad, Matt, Jim and Marcos watching golf

The kids playing with balloons

Troy getting in on the action

Playing together so well

Time for popping bubbles!

And shooting some hoops!

Ben, Reagan and Emery eating pizza

Time for cake!

"Happy Birthday to you!"

Blowing out the candles

Ben excited about his cake! :)