At 5 years of age, Colby is energetic, curious, fun loving, sweet, funny, outgoing, smart, and mischievous. He loves to have a good time and is often the last to leave a party (hope this doesn't come back to bite me one day). He's tall and lean, but he has a big appetite and will try just about anything. After a bumpy road getting there, he is a loving big brother and loves to have fun with his sister (whew!) He loves to swim and is almost ready for the swim team, but he's not quite old enough. This Fall, he'll be playing soccer, taking swim lessons, and maybe playing tennis (not sure yet). He would probably do fine in Kindergarten this year, but with a July birthday, we feel confident that giving him one more year of preschool is the best thing for him.
Colby is a true Super Hero fanatic, and this was one of his big gifts this year. New Batman sheets and a Bat light for his bedroom.
His party was at a local bounce place, and it was a Green Lantern theme.
Me and my favorite boy.
Miller was thrilled that her best friend Charlie was able to tag along with his older brother to the party.
Colby and his friends...and boy, are they 5.
This is the face of a very happy birthday boy.
At 3 years of age, Miller is a joy to be around. She is hilarious, smart, shy around new people, strong, independent, and a little bit sassy. She loves playing with her toy kitchen and baking cookies, cakes, and cupcakes. She swims like a fish, going under water for long lengths of time, and she loves to ride her scooter. She'll be taking ballet and swim lessons this Fall. She has known all of her letters and numbers since she was 2 years old.
In the days leading up to Miller's birthday, she often flashed her unique number 3 sign when talking about her big day to come.
One of Miller's favorite gifts this year was one that Colby gave her- a cupcake baking set.
I didn't even ask him to do this.
Miller helped her daddy get ready for the big party.
And of course, her one and only Charlie was there. The cuteness is too much. (don't be fooled by the height difference- he's an older man)
We kept the group small- just Charlie and his brother Jonathan came over.
Me and my sweet birthday girl.
She needed a little help blowing out the candles this year, and I was happy to oblige.
UPDATE: How did I forget to add that we decided to potty train Miller on her birthday? We've always told her "When you turn 3, no more diapers", so she was expecting it. She did fabulous! No issues at all peeing or pooping on the potty, and it helped that she earned a piece of candy each time she went. She loved wearing her Dora "pantalettes", which she calls because of the "Princess and the Potty" book that she and her daddy like to read. She is now in "pantalettes" full time, and although she's had a few accidents, we are well on our way to a diaper free house! (at least during the day time)
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