Sam's favorite part of the zoo on Ben's birthday was the aquarium. He ran ALL around!

After opening presents, going to the zoo, having birthday dinner at Grandma Jane's house, opening more presents, and going to Uncle Tyler's 30th surprise birthday party. . . . . the kids were finally exhausted! All three of them fell asleep in the car on the way home.


Ben had his first "kid party" two days after his birthday. We had it at the Mahoney State Park Activity Center with about 14 of his friends-----lots of climbing, sliding, and running around! He and his friends had a great time! I think Ben had that smile on his face all weekend!! When he went to bed that night, he told me it was "the best 5th birthday he had ever had" and that he couldn't wait until his 6th birthday!!!