Colten's Birthday...long overdue

We had a great day celebrating Colten on his birthday this year!!! He decided on a Star Wars- pool party. Easy enough, until Hurricane Alex invaded South Texas. It rained and rained and rained. Despite the rain, Colten had a GREAT party, the rain did not stop the fun!!! Whew (sigh of relief on my part for sure)!!!

Nothing like a Shipley's "birthday donut" to start the day

a few presents at home

Star Wars "guys" (please don't ask me who?!)

and Star Wars gear

at the pool, Colten welcomed everyone as Darth Vader (in a swimsuit of course!)

let the swimming (and rain) begin

it didn't stop our crew from having FUN...

Caleb launching Colten

so CUTE...Kalyn and Cambry

time for pizza and cake...

the BRAVE bunch!!!

We were SO thrilled to have Aunt Chera, Kalyn and Sheldon stay with us ALL day and that night. Colten's last swim lesson was on his birthday, so we took everyone and played at the water park before AND after his lessons...

cousins having fun

our sweet 5 year old...how can it be???

And...we concluded with eating out of course!!! My parents stayed around for ALL the festivities and we met up with Doc and Gram to celebrate one last time!!!

so BLESSED to have Colten in our lives, we LOVE YOU buddy!!!

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Baby #3 is on the way!!! Cambry got "Big Sis" pajamas at her party, although she's not too big on the idea just yet. Or really, just doesn't understand what's going on. Colten is thrilled, he's been talking and asking for a while now. I'm about ten weeks now and feeling so-so, the weeks seem to be getting a little better, so hopefully we're on the upswing. Will keep you all posted...

Cambry's "Pink Puppy" Party

We celebrated Cambry's 2nd birthday with a Pink Puppy party, in honor of her favorite animal and favorite color. It has been a quick two years, she has blessed our lives immensely!!!

good morning Birthday Girl!!!photos before the party

puppy paw print cake

a little embarrassed when we started singing

eating cake with Ms. Kendra

all the presents and Ms. Courtney

admiring her baby doll from Aunt Chera, Uncle Ricky, Kalyn and Sheldon

loving her animals from Oni and Granden

whoa...a BIG one

sitting with Colten and Layla (and Bethany and Aubrey)

Colten showing a toy to Bopo and Granden

with Mommy...my precious girl!!!

our big 2 year old!!!

It was a fun celebration and we were touched by all who came to honor Cambry. She loves you all and you have a special place in her life!!!

Happy Birthday Cambry, can't wait to see what the next year holds for you!!!