May 14, 2011: Kobe's 3rd Bday Party

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Jon's best friend, Mike, had a little boy 3 years ago this May and I seriously couldn't believe that we were already going to his 3rd birthday party. We hadn't seen them in awhile and he had grown up so much! Ben was mostly enamored with the multitude of ride-on toys in Kobe's backyard and was too afraid of the bouncy castle and trampoline but he kept busy riding in the excavator, mowing the lawn with a toy mower and riding on a toy tractor. The poor kid is deprived on ride-on toys at home so he was getting it all in while he could!

The very handsome birthday boy, Kobe!



This kid has an awesome smile and the best hands or 'man-mitts' as I like to call them :)



Kobe is huge into transformers and this was a new birthday toy.

I think he just might be a bit of character, like his dad!



I wanted to get a few pics of Kobe and Ben and Ben was already riding the tractor so I told Kobe to hop on. Ben wasn't too sure what to make of it but I think the expressions on their faces are priceless!



Cake and games!



A little buzz lightyear pinata time! I love the middle picture on the right. It looks like Ben is having a conversation with Buzz before swatting at him!

A few more of the two buds.



I think this photo below is one for the books! If Kobe and Ben turn out anything like Mike and Jon, this will end up in their wedding slideshows!



The boys!



Thanks Mike and Meleaha for a great party. It has been so great getting to know you guys over the years and watching your family grow. Mike, thanks for being such a great friend to Jon and for welcoming me so kindly into your group of friends when Jon and I started dating. We can't wait to meet your new little girl in just a few short months and look forward to so many more wonderful memories made together while our kids grow up and become friends themselves. Lots of love to your whole family!