Celebrating Little Squirt!

Fun Fun Fun… all just for you!  There's so much fun to be had when you're 3 and no longer 2!  

For the past what seems like week, our family has been celebrating one our lives greatest blessings!  

Three year ago, we thought our lives were filled with laughter and energy… and then… Ben entered the world!  

Three year ago we met a boy full of life and zest for learning!  A child who today we find seizing every chance he can to play with red cars, act like "bad guys", run around the house chasing his siblings, or hide in tents to play his legos! This same little boy who can melt most hearts with his little hugs and precious "I Love You's!" His little tiny body seems so "little" but this "little" body is one tough fourth child who can handle most crazy falls, bumps and bruises like a champ!  Never does he seem to tire, run out of steam or be "winding down".  Each day his little motor is going full speed with no sides of ceasing!  

It was only fitting we celebrated Ben's birthday by having a Red Theme birthday party!  Everyone was decked in red and in any place I could find, I placed more red!!  Never have I had a child who is so in love with a color!!  And if that is his most favorite thing in the world, then that is what his birthday theme will be!!  

(This photo was snapped during my late night decorating session!  GUESS WHO didn't want to sleep at 10:30!!!) 

The house was decorated in Red Car gear and as much red as I could find!  

All Ben wanted was to have a "red car cupcake" for his birthday!  After our first, last and only experience with red icing, I knew this was NOT going to happen so I opted for this precious cake instead!  Ben was thrilled to "Red Car" and Mater on there and I was excited it turned out so adorably!! 

Without any prompting at all, everyone showered Ben with RED gifts too!  He is beyond blessed to have so many people who love and care for him! 

Thanks RahRah for the new red blanket for his bed!  There hasn't been a night yet where this has not been a staple for the nighttime routine!  

Thanks YaYa for the new Red Car Legos!!  Now Ben can finally fit in with his older brother in the current Lego fascination he is in !! 

Ben has been practicing since Christmas on making his fingers show he is three!  Now, he can show you as quick as you can blink how old he is on his fingers!  I savor the video I have of him trying so hard to learn this!!  But over these past 2 months, this little boy has practiced and making a three with his fingers is another milestone he has reached!!  

While I know one day I will be feeling differently about Ben being a heart throb to the many little girls he will be surrounded by… today I am thankful that Ben's hearth throbs are some fabulous ladies!!  Wouldn't have been a wonderful evening without friends and family to help celebrate this special little boy!! 

I know beyond a shadow of a doubt Ben enjoyed his special night beyond measure!  I am also pretty sure 5 little girls enjoyed it just as much too! 

These 2 don't leave each others sides when they are together!  Bessie Boo and her Taylor!  Precious little ladies that I look forward to seeing share a long friendship!  Pretty sure one of these days, we will be flipping through their photo collages as we prepare high school graduation and wedding videos!  

Every birthday party needs a fashion show!!  Complete with microphones and tap shoes, this group of divas had it going on!!  Do it Lillie with your glamour shot pose!!  

And bless AB's heart!! She just wanted to eat that bottle!  Thankfully, there were plenty of grandmother's around here to hold her!!  

 Three years ago, a few minutes before noon, Bubba and I welcomed a little boy into the world that completed our family!  His joy and spunk are endless !  Our hearts were wrapped the minute we saw him and each day they seemed to be wrapped a bit more!!   

But the fun can't seem to stop around here!! Just the next day, Ben awoke from his nap to find EVEN MORE fun awaiting him!!  His own frogs with RED rocks!!  Thanks to Aunt Amy we now have 2 more frogs to join Bess' frogs!  Yes, "Tiana", "Jasmine" and now "Amy" and "Jay" (yes, Ben really named his frogs Amy and Jay) are sitting in our kitchen!  

OH Ben Ben!!  You are my last little baby and savoring these little moments with you is all I want to do!!   I am so thankful for all that you are and all that you bring to our family!  My words will never be able to express to you how much my heart feels!!  You are a blessing like no other !  

Now, please stop growing… and always promise you will stay my little baby boy!

Lots and Lots!