Four. Really??

Can't believe this little red haired, blue eyed boy Miles is FOUR years old!! His delivery was by far the best experience ever and made the 35 lbs I lost from ridiculously horrible hyperemesis gravidarum all worth it.
On Miles birthday we made a cake, sang to him, and ate it together as a family on our front lawn.

Oh these two. When they love each other and are kind, they are the BEST of friends.

A few days later, we had a Buzz Light Year themed birthday party with friend from his Sun Beam class at church and some cousins.

I made the "happy birthday" banner, hung balloons from the ceiling, and made 3-d card board stars, spray painted them silver, and hung them from the ceiling.

We made some Toy Story cup cake toppers with toothpicks, stickers, and paper.

Miles got some wonderful gifts, but was absolutely THRILLED with the Legos he received.

Made a cup cake stand out of color coordinating plates and cups.

Ready to make a wish!

Amelia loved having all the focus on Miles (though she hopped in this picture- in the name of love for her brother) and helped with all of his little friends.

I drew out  and colored this Alien and sets of three eyes for a classic game of Pin the Eye's on the Alien.

My sister Alisa drew out and colored this Buzz Light Year for the party.

Putting together his Legos after the party.

I was struggling to come up with games for a Toy Story themed birthday party that 3 and 4 year olds could easily enjoy. I decided that in addition to the Pin the Eye's on the Alien, to pull out our Mr and Mrs Potato Heads and let them each create a head as guests were arriving. I also had a color of Buzz and some Aliens for each child to color. And the little take home boxes had treats, a balloon, and some green army men in them. It was a fun planning the party for Miles that he and all of his friends enjoyed so much.

Happy Birthday Miles!! Love you buddy!!