Ben's 3rd Birthday Celebration(s)!

We decided not to do a big birthday party for Ben this year. 1. Ben hates big party's 2. I left for China for school the night of his birthday.

Day 1 - On Thursday, we took him to the LA Zoo with Grandma Sharon and Papa Joe. Ben is definitely a zoo kid - he likes making the rounds at his own pace in an un-frenzied environment. We went there for the animals, but Ben of course was more enthralled with the construction site where they were building a new part of the zoo.
Day 2 - On Friday we loaded up a van with Grandma Sharon, Papa Joe, Uncle Mark and his cousins Sam, Amber, Johny and Jillian and went to Knotts Berry Farm! Johny hung out with Ben all day and rode almost all of the Campy Snoopy kiddie rides with him (voluntarily!). Ben has some amazing cousins who love him dearly. We had so much fun! Ben, mommy and daddy are so proud of the independent, empathetic, athletic and handsome little 3-year-old you've become. You are one-of-a-kind, and we love you so very much.