I'll have a blue party with you...

Ok, Ok, I know that's not how the song goes, but it's what came to mind! When I asked Benjamin what kind of party he wanted way back in June after McKenzie's party, he instantly said a "Red Party!" But then he quickly changed his mind to BLUE! I know we did it last year, but it was too perfect...we had his party at the park again and it was great weather again! Praise the Lord!!!

 

This is how Benjamin has been showing his age the past few weeks, even though he just turned 3 last week. :) He says, "Three right here!"

LaLa made blue spinach dip and blue cheese dip...

do you know if the kids had any of it? :)

I love my little Smurfs!

Annie was probably our most calm and cutest guest!

Thanks to Pinterest and ME's new love for Duct Tape, she and I covered much needed water bottles with blue duct tape.

I guess I can like my own brother sometimes. :)

Although the weather was beautiful, it was hot, making for some thirsty little ones!

I love how the birthday star always knows how to patiently sit and wait for everyone to sing!

This was the BLUEST cake ever! When I told the cake lady that my son wanted a blue party, she would not let me add sprinkles or anything else that would take away from the blue-ness! I loved it!

Those candles always taste so good!

Totally clean, right?

Ben Ben and Fisher=trouble!

My little man!

Blue makes everything taste better!

ME has really gotten into making lists lately. Making a list of Benjamin's birthday presents from his friends was not an exception. Her friend, Vivian, was a great helper, too!

Benjamin took his job of opening presents seriously, too...one.scrap.at.a.time!

She was SERIOUS about her job!

A blue shirt from SuSu and Big Ben fit well with his party!

A blast from the past! His VeVe have him Lincoln Logs...he was excited!

I love how the OCD kicked in with his presents! He and his buddy lined them all up in a row. :)

My little man is THREE!!!

We're so excited to be able to celebrate year number 3 with him! He's pretty blessed to have such awesome grandparents that he lives nearby also!

 

Benjamin started his morning off by having breakfast with LaLa and Dandy...he requested to have "pink doughuts" (aka strawberry doughnuts with sprinkles from Shipley's).

Benjamin was a sticky mess!

He was so excited about his Nerf toy!

And his new firefighter rain boots and his Razorback pants!

 

I was able to get over to Benjamin's class in time for his snack and let him share cupcakes with his friends. He was pretty excited to have me be in his class! He kept giving me this sweet smile.

Benjamin was pretty happy with his Cheese Puffs (shhh!!! Don't tell ME!) and his cupcake. He didn't want to let any crumb go to waste.

I know it looks like he ate ALL day, but I promise that he didn't! However, I decided to take Benjamin on a date to get a Sonic drink with me. I love getting to spend one-on-one time with each of my babies! He was such a gentleman and placed the order for us. ;)

He always knows how to keep the conversation rolling with his silly faces.

After our mini-date, we picked up ME. Benjamin was so excited to see Arthur, Grinch, and an empty lunch box in her school's front lobby! In fact, he was so excited that he asked me to take a pic of him. Ha!

Once we got home, I had to let the kiddos enjoy the beautiful weather! Benjamin did a great job of stomping on caterpillars!

Meanwhile, ME did a great job of painting/decorating a pumpkin. Can you see birthday boy bug smashing in the background?

Benjamin requested French Fries for his birthday dinner, so French Fries it was. We drove right past a new restaurant, Mooyah's, that we had been to recently and he instantly said he wanted those French Fries. I love that he's so easy to please!



 

Drew and I have been blessed with such a happy, healthy, and handsome boy! He seriously lights up our lives everyday. I can't wait to see what he will develop an interest in when he grows up. Pretty much since he was a little baby, he's always been into music. He still loves playing the guitar, but he now has a pretty mean Elvis-shakin' leg! Maybe he'll have some rhythm like his momma! But he's also starting to karate chop everything in sight and kick around a ball or throw them. I love that he's complete boy all the way through, but at the end of the day, he still has time to cuddle up with me.

Ben Ben Andrews Dees, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, baby!

Both of my boys turning 3

Verna sent me these pics of Drew and Benjamin from both of their third birthdays. I love how they are both making the same expression!

Benjamin's birthday lunch at VeVe's

We started Benjamin's birthday festivities for the week today at VeVe's house. Is it really possible that he's going to be 3 tomorrow? Where does the time go?

 

ME has gotten really good at her "job" that VeVe has given her everytime we eat at her house. She takes everyone's drink order and places a check next to the picture of the drink. This is serious business!

ME proudly helped her VeVe carry the cake to Benjamin while singing. Multitasking at it's best!

I think he's as surprised to see the number "3" as I am!

A birthday cake wouldn't taste good without licking the candle!

Benjamin has gotten really good at showing his 3 fingers to say he's "three right here" because he's been doing it ever since McKenzie turned three. Now he finally got to show his real three right here!

Benjamin was real disappointed in his presents today because they were ummm...well, practical. Ha! VeVe got him nothing but clothes (oh and a book) today because that's really all that he needs. Although he still hasn't gotten much bigger, he's finally getting taller and needs longer clothes. After every present he opened, he said "That's not a toy" in the most pathetic voice. Guess Drew and I need to work on being appreciative of what you get. :) Thanks VeVe for the clothes! I appreciated them!!!

This was not the book that he got today...it was a book that ME got when she was a little bitty baby. But Benjamin wanted to "read" it to us today. He did a great job of mimicking his teacher.

It's my party (part 1)

I celebrated my birthday with Drew's side of the family today. The exciting part was that it was at my house and we had room for everyone!!!

These kids must be pretty special! Somehow they always manage to get their own presents on other people's birthdays. ME was pretty excited about her new puppy purse!

Benjamin got a new lunchbox...go Yankees!

Cakes sure do taste better with little fingers bringing it to you!

They LOVE to lick the icing on the candles!

ME is ready for Razorback football season...and some square dancing! :)

Benjamin wasn't quite sure why he is wearing a long sleeve shirt in the middle of the summer. But it's a good looking shirt!