Ben's 5th Birthday Party

I don't even know how to express my sadness/gladness/crazy emotionalness (is that a word?) about my first born turning 5?! We always celebrate earlier than the 4th of July b/c everyone is out of town, so this year Ben wanted a rocket themed birthday party. I always get so nervous that it is going to rain, but after much prayer it did not! YAY! It was nice and HOT for this special boy's party. We had a Star Wars bounce house, water balloons, snow cone machine, popcorn machine and of course the pool! Here are a few pictures from Ben's blast off party...there were NO GIRLS allowed, per Ben's request:)

 Near impossible to get a group shot of fifteen 5 year olds!

 The rocket pinata did NOT want to open!

 Complete with rocket ship cake.

 Such big boys!

 Mid jump

 Yes, he's 5!!!

 Had to show off my decor!

 Loving brothers.

 Bounce house is a MUST!

Andy had to man these machines, he was not a great snow cone maker :/

Fun Times in the Summer

 Ben and Sam were in their first baseball league and they loved it! It was called intro to baseball.

 At the end of the "season" they all received trophies which was the best part!

 Ben didn't understand why everyone got a trophy.

 They had a great time though.

 My future major league players. (probably not!)

 Amidst the birth of Duke and baseball and the end of school Sam had swim lessons.

 He was the only boy.

 He loves to dive, but most of the time it is belly flops!

 So cute!

Introducing Duke Part II

 Duke's cousin, Teeta, and great aunt, Yoyi, arrived minutes after Duke was born!

 Gammy was in the delivery room and Ogie was right outside waiting.

 Proud big brothers Ben and Sam came the day after Duke arrived. They were so eager to meet their new brother!

 I can't believe we were worried about Sam's reaction to Duke. He is in love!!!

 Mimi and Pops came 6 days after Duke was born and Pops was completely taken by his little man!

 Mimi teaching Sam how to feed Duke. She now has 6 grandsons!!!

 Duke would not be a Forbes if he did not go Houston's w/in the first 2 weeks of his life.

The proud grandparents!

Introducing Duke Ryan Forbes!

 Duke was born on May 20, 2012 at 11:30am

 He weighed 7lbs. 10oz.

(The smallest of my 3 boys)

 LOVE this pic!

 Big Brother Sam can't get enough of his baby bro!

 Duke's favorite spot!

Ben is the proudest of us all!

The long awaited arrival of Duke came in the middle of night at 1:34am......it all began! At 11:30am he arrived! Perfect just like his brothers! We were worried how the boys would respond but they have welcomed him with open arms.

Mommy is doing well, but not going to lie 3 is alot, but I wouldn't change it for the world! God has blessed Andy and I 3 times over!

Easter 2012

I mean....seriously?!

How cute are they???

Ben was excited!

Gammy and Tia made a special cake!

Not complete without the egg hunt!!!

Happy Easter!

Sam's 3rd Birthday

Getting ready for the party.

He wanted Winnie-the-Pooh,

can you tell?

Complete with Winnie-the-Pooh bounce house!

One of the FEW pictures of me 8 months pregnant!

My cutie pie boys!

Most excited to open presents!

Sam had been looking forward to his party for about a month now, and thank the Lord it wasn't too hot and we had a great turn out! Can't believe my baby is 3!

Ben's Field Day

Ben was on the blue team, and so excited!

He could not wait to run!!! He told Daddy he would run the fastest!

It was nerve wracking to watch as a mommy though!

So glad he no longer runs like his mother!

Focusing!

Best buds!

The final competition the obstacle course!

He did great and can't wait to compete next year!