Colyer World

Max attended Aren’s 6th BD party this weekend

Aren was one of Max’s classmates in Junior Kindergarten at Almaden Country School

Aren had a cool reptile party!

Max and his good buddy, Will, watching Jungle James show all the cool animals!

Max decides to give his friend Will a big hug!

Jungle James showing the kids an Emperor Scorpian! YIKES!

African Spurred Tortoise that weighs 90 lbs!

Max & Will checking out the huge tortoise

Tortoise was appropriately named TANK

A Veiled Chameleon named “Jabba” from Saudi Arabia

Will & Max again … like two peas in a pod!

Viktoria, Max & Andrew … Max’s Junior Kindergarten classmates at Almaden Country School

We went to Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose on Thursday with some of Max’s Junior Kindergarten classmates. This was their Winter Break week.

Max had the opportunity to pet a baby hedgehog! So cute!! Max was petting him in the wrong direction so the Zoo volunteer had to correct him; however, it turns out that a hedgehog is not related to a porcupine and they don’t have quills.

Max & Luke waiting in line for a ride. Luke is Will’s younger brother. Will is a good friend of Max’s.

Max on a scooter ride

Max & Joe. Joe is a new friend of Max’s.

Joe, Will & Max anxiously waiting for the roller coaster

Max & Joe on the rollercoaster.

Max celebrated his 5th Birthday at SilverCreek Sportsplex in San Jose today

Peeking out from his balloons as he impatiently waits for his guests to arrive

His buddy, Brennan, was the first guest to arrive!

Sweet Christian has been a friend since Max was 4 months old.  They met in “Music Together” class at Los Gatos Rec.

Will, Brennan & Max take a quick rest before bouncing again on the inflatables

Wallace laying in the middle of the bounce house getting pummeled with balls by wild children

I think he is calling for a truce, but nobody is listening!   

An attempt to get a group BD shot of all the kids

Lining up ready to enter the party room for pizza & cupcakes

Max blowing out his candles

Family Photo in the party room:  Emily, Mommy, Max & Daddy

Will & Max after devouring a yummy cupcake

Happy 5th Birthday, Max!

Wallace wheeling out the presents, Max & Emily to the car

Max opening “Slinky Dog” from Alex & Josh

Slinky Dog was a real hit!

Happy Birthday Max!

We went to the Los Gatos Town Plaza this morning to meet some friends to play in the water fountain

Emily getting ready at home

I talked her into pig tails to keep her hair out of her eyes

Will, Max & Luke shivering at the fountain.  It hadn’t quite warmed up yet to the 85 degrees it was suppose to be today.

Emily soaking wet in hot pink

Max having a blast racing through the water

We went to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk yesterday (Tuesday, July 6th) to celebrate Max’s good buddy Will’s 5th Birthday! 

Max & Will went to Little Oak Preschool together for 3 years straight.  First as Red Birds then Green Frogs then Polar Bears.  They just graduated last month from preschool; however, they will be attending Junior Kindergarten together at Almaden Country School in the Fall.

Max & Will on the helicopter ride.  Max is in control of the gears.

Will & Max on the zippy car ride

Jarren, friend, and little bro, Luke

The boys had a fabulous time together!

Little Miss Em also attended.  She rode all the rides solo, but she wasn’t the slightest bit phased!  She had a great time running solo!

Will & Max in the helicopter.  Will acting as the pilot this time around.

Jarren & Max on the slow boat

Max driving a truck and double checking his rear view mirror

Having a blast with his cool shades

Great Buddies

Will, Max, Darcie & Luke (from left to right) on the Drop Zone

Luke & Will

Happy 5th Birthday Will!  It was great celebrating with you!

It was Max’s Preschool Graduation tonight.  The preschool had a professional photographer come in and take some photos of the kids.  The photo was Little Oak Preschool’s gift to the parents.

It was quite a night!  Over 300 guests including the preschool graduates, siblings, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and special friends attended.

Our table marker

Max hanging out with his good buddy, Will, prior to the graduation ceremony.

Sweet Emily all dolled up for the special event. 

Emily & her former teacher, Miss Amyee, who left for a new job a couple months ago attended Graduation.  Emily was thrilled to see her!  They have a special bond.

The boys were dressed in black gowns and caps and walked in two by two.  Max & his paired graduating friend.

Each of the kids carried a pretty sunflower.  Seeing him walking in brought a tear to my eye.  He’s been at Little Oak for 3 years as a Red Bird, Green Frog and now a Polar Bear!  Emily will be following his foot steps through Little Oak.

Max receiving his diploma and a special book from Miss Jamie

Closer shot

Max in the back row with all the girls, patiently waits & claps for all his classmates

Our Little Graduate (a bit serious)

Max with his special graduation book “Miss Begindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten”

Max is a little rosey & sweaty.  It was 82-84 degrees in the hot sun!

Eating a powdered sugar donut after the ceremony

Max insisted that Wallace read the book to him straight away. 

Congratulations Max!  Mommy, Daddy & Sister Emily are so very proud of you!!  We love you!!

Max’s Polar Bear

Miss Deborah & Max

Little Red Hens And Oh so sweet Mama birdies!

Max’s Little Red Hen

Max’s Chicken

Top Left is the picture Max drew in September 2009.  Bottom Right is the picture he drew in March 2010.  They now have legs and a face! 

Max’s Alien

Max’s Name with glitter on it, his elephant and a Pinch Pot he made

Max in a Hot Air Balloon

Max’s Piggy

He’s very proud of it!

Max & Will both show off their piggies

Max’s pig on the LEFT and Will’s pig on the RIGHT

Will, Max, Emily & Luke holding hands in the Polar Bear Room

Will is Max’s good friend.  Luke is Will’s brother.

Today was a special day.  My mom (a.k.a. Nana) attended Max’s First Art Show @ Little Oak Preschool with us in April 2008.  She was energetic, vibrant & happy!  I will never forget that day!  This is the second art show without her in this world.  It’s a special day as I remember her beaming as she looked at her youngest grandson’s art displayed.  I only wish she would’ve been here with me today.  My dear dear Mama … you are always on my mind & in my heart.  Life hasn’t been the same without you.

Luke, Will & Max having fun together at the creek at Wedgewood Park