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Ben is Three!

Happy Birthday, Hei Hei!



We had so much fun celebrating you this year, inviting many friends and family over for what I imagine will be the last parent-centered party we will have (Abigail and George both started having opinions about their parties and guests around the age of 4, so I soaked it in this year).

We celebrated with the Bubbleman and while you weren't all that into it, the other kids and parents seemed to enjoy the show.

And we lucked out with the weather!  All morning it had been pouring rain and Dad and I were frantically putting up tents and moving them around, but a couple hours before the party, things cleared up and the sun came out.  All for you, of course  :)

Here are some pictures from your big day:







Thomas, Dan, Ben, and Billy - the neighborhood boys!
(minus G)


A guitar from Mamie and Papa



You're growing into to such a smart, delightful little boy and spending the day watching you celebrate and be celebrated was a wonderful gift for me 💕

Speaking of you ('cause duh, this is your birthday post!) here's what's new:

  • You love the movie Cars and talk about Lightning MCQueen and Jackson Storm constantly (or as you say "ah-keen")
  • You've started swearing and I'll admit, while it is an issue (you went straight deep end and started with the f-wrod), it's pretty stinkin' funny / cute
  • You love playing music with Daddy and Papa (hence the guitar Mamie and Papa got for you)
  • You call George Georgie or Yorge, and you pronounce Abigail as "Abbi-dale"
  • You love the ATV in Leavenworth - both your little one and "Dada's bike"
  • In the same vein as swearing, you have developed a fondness for "pew pews" (guns 😁)
  • Bower is your favorite Mario character and you love to yell "BOWSER!!!" as you run after one of us, about to attack.
  • Have I mentioned you're an adorable handful?!?!
  • You've started wearing a few of George's costumes...I think we might have a second generation costume-wearing kiddo on our hands
And for a closer, in-depth look, here is your Birthday Interview:



Ben, you are an incredibly smart, demonstrative little guy who I just can't help but fall further in love with every day.  You have a smirk that can steal the show and a sharp mind with quick humor; I have NO DOUBT you will keep us on our toes in the years to come.

Happy Birthday, Baby Boy - I love you more than you know  

XXO



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