Matthew's 5th Birthday Party

This past weekend we celebrated Matthew's 5th birthday (his actual birthday is this Thursday). We had family and friends at our house and then everyone went rolling skating (well, actually there were only a few daring adults who put on roller skates... I was not one of them). It was an absolute blast!!!! The kids had a great time, and the adults enjoyed themselves laughing. It was so much fun! I can't wait to take the kids again...

I thought I would share a couple of pictures from the party...

Andrew and Emmy (my mom) taking to the rink

My uncle Bob and my cousin Ali's little girl Audrey (Matthew's "cousin")

Matthew's "Spiderman" cake. I have always been big into making the birthday cakes. But this year Matthew really wanted a "Spiderman" Cake, so we enlisted in some professional help.

Matthew and Andrew devouring the cake.

Andrew ended up with way more cake on his face and hands then what went into his mouth. What a mess!!!!

My all time favorite picture. Andrew absolutely LOVED skating. He skated for a good two hours. Let's just say he slept REALLY well that night!!!

We had such a good time. Thanks to everyone who made it out to his party. It was a birthday party we will never forget!!

Matthew's 5th Birthday

Happy 5th Birthday Matthew!!!!

Our big boy turns 5 today! It seems so hard to believe that 5 years have gone by... To think we weren't sure we would ever be able to have kids... Now two little ones later, life couldn't be more perfect.

Matthew has grown into a wonderful, loving boy. I am so proud of the person he is becoming and have great hopes for his future. He is kind (well, sometimes he and his brother like to argue), loving, incredibly smart, and most of all happy. We are so truly blessed that Matthew is ours.

I thought I would take a minute to show Matthew through the years. It's hard to believe how much he has grown.

This is Matthew's "Birth Day" with my dad. This is one of my favorite pictures. I was so blessed that my dad was able to be a part of Matthews life for his first 1 and 1/2 years . I only wish he could be here to see Matthew now...

Matthew with his first birthday cake... Seem's like so long ago.

Matthew meeting his baby brother for the first time.

And Matthew now (well underwater). He loves to be a clown!!!

We are so very lucky to have this wonderful child in our life!! Happy Birthday Matthew!!!