Colin’s 5th Birthday

I remember the first time I ever saw Colin.  Amanda was the first of my close friends to have a baby, and when I saw him for the first time I was awestruck.  I’d never been around babies before and he was just so tiny and seemed so fragile.  And now he’s 5.  He’s shy and he loves the Clone Wars and there’s a little girl at school who has a crush on him – and, speaking of school, he will be starting kindergarten this fall.  Where does the time go?

Colin’s 5th birthday was at the Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve in Southlake.  It was a refreshing change of pace since we’ve been to Pump It Up (all you moms know what I’m talking about) about 10 times since the beginning of the year.  Not that I’m complaining – Pump It Up wears Noah’s ass OUT and, subsequently, he usually has a great nap.  But it was still nice to do something new.

Here are a few pictures from the party.  The rest are here.

 

The birthday boy (in the middle) trying to get a closer look at a frog.

 

Cooper (Colin’s little brother) checking out a lizard.

 

I am NOT touching that giant cockroach.

 

Noah had gone to the circus right before this party.  Recognize the light saber?  Way more interesting than an old…WTF is that, anyway?  

Checking out some deer tracks.

 

It was a beautiful day and there was some great scenery.  

 

After the party, we headed to a nearby park to free the party favors (lady bugs).

 

And then have a little fun on the playground.