First birthday party not as an infant and a few other things.

We haven't had a birthday party for Boyd since he turned one. When he was two a few family members came over to celebrate, but this was his first big kid party! We decided to have his party from 11-1 on his actual birthday and the first day of Christmas break. The place, our lovely Rec Center Gym and then food at our house. We had a blast playing dodgeball, basketball and obstacle course. It was perfect. I must admit that I woke up sore from throwing so many dodge ball balls. Boyd had a wonderful day.

Another birthday wish fulfilled. Poncho Villa and them singing Happy Birthday to him. He said, "I just wanted them to sing to me, I didn't want the dessert."

Favorite present. Minecraft Lego from his nanny Chelsea. We started it in the morning and closed out his birthday by finishing and playing with it. Oh and reading a new classic picture book for his collection-The Giving Tree (even though Shel Silverstein's picture on the back freaks him out, used to do the same to me as a kid).

The Dinosaur cake

Gift opening earlier in the day.

Monkeying around after cake

The Dab Everybody

Silly

The Party Crew

His second favorite gift this year. His personalized CD's and CD player. Yes, I got him a CD player. The people at Target may have looked at me like I was a dinosaur but it was well worth it. I had my Colorado cousins make two CD's with all Boyd's favorite songs through the years. He loved it.

Boyd came home from school very excited on Tuesday. He had made his very own Christmas card for us. I absolutely love it. This is the front with Jesus in the manger, the star that lead, and a wise man who traveled afar. 

Back of card. What a beautiful tree with the moon shining on it's branches.

What a wonderful message, I wish I would have copied and sent this card out as our Christmas card for 2016.