Bennett's 3rd Birthday party

Wow, I can't believe Bennett is turning three! We had a fun, simple party outside with gorgeous weather for it this morning. We did some Cars themes games (red light, green light and "knock over the tractors"), drew with chalk (Bennett's favorite activity of course), presents and cake and playing outside. By far Bennett's favorite part was the cake. Way before the party he talked about "singing happy birthday to you. I am going to sing too and will have candles and cake!!!". I did not do a big impressive cake this year, but a really cute, easy one after Bennett's "precious ice cream cone". You bake the cake in an ice cream cone and then frost it, and it looks like an ice cream cone. Bennett liked it a lot and it was easy and less messy to eat than a normal slice of
cake.

We are so thankful for Bennett's affectionate heart, love of drawing and making things, exuberance about the things he loves and energy for life! We love our little big guy.

Austin picked this present out for Bennett- I recently discovered a thrift store here and Austin immediately chose this Thomas toy...it was well received.

Bennett's face in front of the candles was precious...he sang along with the birthday song and loved every minute of it. Watch below to see how he did with the candles!

Yeah for cake! The only time everyone sat still together was while eating cake.

Family shot...still enjoying the cones.

Xiao Chen and her daughters came to the party and Bennett had fun playing with her after the festivities.

Austin and Bree on Miriam's bike together. At one point during the party they were playing house and I heard Bree call for "Pa"- I guess Austin was the Daddy though I don't know where they got Pa from.