Colyer World

Emily is 4 years old today

Loads of pink Princess presents from Aunt Denise, Uncle Paul, Kyle & Alexis

Emily excited to open her very first BD present

OH MY! It’s flat & hard. What could it be? What could it be?

Anticipation …

SILVERLICIOUS!!

OH! PINK LEGOS!!

Max helps her open the next one! A PRINCESS PUZZLE!! COOL!! They put it together straight away.

Princess Aurora earrings, necklace & bracelet!

Next is a cool seek & find Princess book! Thanks Aunt Denise, Uncle Paul, Kyle & Alexis!!!

Next up is a beautiful pale pink & white striped smocked sundress from the Oma!!

GORGEOUS DRESS from United Colors of Benetton! Pictures forthcoming. THANKS OMA!

Daddy helps Emily open her gift from Grandpa Dale

It’s a beautiful doll with long blonde hair! THANKS GRANDPA DALE! And, for the pink & purple Princess tricycle & matching helmet that you got for her earlier this year.

We went to Chuck E. Cheese last night to celebrate a classmate of Max’s birthday

Happy 6th BD Joe!

Emily was thrilled to meet Chuck E. Cheese in person!

I overheard her asking him if he liked cheese

Emily won a sparkly blue necklace with the tickets she collected. Mama had to pay an additional .52 cents since we were shy by a few

Emily giving Chuck E. Cheese (the ride) a hug

She remained hugging him for quite awhile …

Riding a race horse

You could even push a button to make it jump!

Emily had a fabulous 2 hours + at Chuck E. Cheese

even though Big Brother, Max, said that she wasn’t invited ’cause it was “HIS FRIEND”. OH MY! Pictures are Max are coming, but didn’t take as many ’cause he was way too fast running around throwing tokens at every machine he ran into!

Today is Max’s 5th Birthday Party Day!  He is very excited!!  He is running around the house gathering toys to give to his friends.  He says that he wants to make room for all the Toy Story toys he is going to get! 

Max opens BUTTERCUP the unicorn from Toy Story 3 from Cousin Nick, Alex & Charlie

Max opens Bullseye & Jessie from Oma

Max was over the top with excitement over all his new Toy Story toys

Bullseye & Buttercup playing together with their extremely happy new owner

Jessie takes her first ride on Bullseye

Then Buttercup gives it a try

Woody & Bullseye

Emily was lucky enough to hold Buttercup for all of 10 seconds

The line-up of Toy Story 3 presents (minus the Army Men from Kyle & Alexis)

Max poses for a picture with all his BD loot

Some cute family members watching the present opening ceremony

Max asked me to write “ANDY” on all his new Toy Story toys.  I finally convinced him that “MAX” would be more appropriate in case he ran into an Andy one day he wouldn’t have any issues regarding ownership.

Thank you to everyone for all the special BD wishes, cards & gifts for Max! 

It makes me pause to think that 5 years ago I went into labor (6 weeks early) expecting an October baby, but getting an August baby instead!  I had no idea how that sweet little baby boy would change my life!  Happy 5th Birthday Max! 

We celebrated Emily’s 3rd BD yesterday with friends & family

The main event for Emily’s 3rd BD was “Happy Birds”, a performing parrot show

Seven beautiful & friendly parrots entertained us all and Emily even got a kiss from pretty “Piper”

This particular bird is a trainee to the show.  Emily is feeding him an almond.

The bird show consisted of various birds riding a bike, riding a scooter, singing songs, making other animal impersonations, skateboarding, opening water bottles, etc.

Max was an active participant in the audience with lots of questions for the “Bird Lady”.  He loved it!

Piper wants to give Max a kiss,

but Max holds back …

Piper gives Max a kiss on his cheek

Piper riding a scooter

Max and his friend, Cameron, intently watching the bird show

Sean & Zack

Zac & Megan

Zac & Cameron

Zac & Max

Alex & Zac

Brennan & Zac

Riley & Forrest

Papa Dave, Brynn & Kedryn with Zac & Forrest

Kedryn (my nephew) & Zac

Brynn (my niece) & Forrest

Papa Dave, Brynn & Kedryn with Zac & Forrest

Forrest & Christian (Kathy had to bribe Christian to get near this bird!)

Michael, Kathy & Olivia with Zac & Forrest

Brynn flaunts her muscles by holding these two fairly heavy macaws

Sweet Samantha with Zac & Forrest

Max & beautiful Forrest

Max was totally enthused by the birds

Cute Keddie with Forrest

Emily with Forrest

Emily enjoyed watching & participating in the bird show

Emily & her friend, Megan, with Forrest

Ready to blow out her candles.  Notice the pretty red fingernails!  Brynn gave her a manicure before her party!

Princess Emily

Happy 3rd Birthday Emily!!

We went to Round Table Pizza this afternoon and celebrated Liam’s 1st Birthday!

Emily enjoyed pepperoni pizza & an apple/cinnamon pizza before a piece of chocolate cake!

Happy 1st Birthday Liam!  (Cake compliments of Liam’s grandma)

Sweet Liam Smile

Brennan & Max staring at the chocolate cake

Max belting out “Happy Birthday”.  Brennan still staring at the BD cake.

Max still belting out “Happy Birthday” as Brennan continues to be mesmerized by the chocolate …

Cameron, Brennan, Max & Christian posing for a picture before they receive their chocolate cake!

Random boys lookin’ cute! 

Max asked me several times for a chocolate ice cream “Ice Age” cake so here it is!

He loved it and wanted to make sure that everyone knew that all the animals on the cake were HIS!

We just had a small get together for pizza & cake this evening with his close buddies: Brennan, Cameron & Christian.

Brennan enjoying the cake!!!