He had a birthday; shout Hooray!

I can't believe it. My little boy turned 5! Really? Wow that went by fast! Braden got to celebrate his birthday in a big way this year! We started the celebration by going out to eat. Kam and I were getting ready to start a new diet and exercise program so we gave ourselves one last night of no worry calories. We went to Buca di Beppo and loaded up on our favorite pastas and breads. Braden was sung to by the staff and they gave both the boys their very own chef hat!

On the day before Brady's birthday we took a special treat to Brady's school - Chocolate Covered Oreo's!

And after school we made his Monster Birthday Cake...

...and invited the neighbors over to eat it. Everyone, even though we requested for them not to, brought Brady a present and treat.

Brady and his Bestest Fiend, Colter

Mom and Dad got Brady a Remote Control Car!

After opening presents and before diving into the cake we let the kids hit and break open a pinata.

They each took several turns before finally breaking it open revealing all the goodies!

Then it was time for cake. After blowing out the candles I asked Brady if he had made a wish. He said yes and that his wish was for everyone there to be friends forever and ever.

The next day, his real birthday, we celebrated without Kam. (He was scheduled to work a call shift that day from 7 in the morning til 11 at night.) In the morning we went to on a field trip with the boy's school to Schramm Farm (another post for that event) and then later in the day I took the boys to get happy meals at McDonald's and then to Chuck E Cheeses! Braden had made 2 request for his birthday this year. The first was the pinata and the second was to go to Chuck E Cheese.

 

The next day we got to continue celebrating because Grammy Bo came to visit! While she was here she visited Braden's school and even read a book to his class. Braden thought this was so cool!

We also played hot and cold for Braden's birthday present and other surprises she brought for the boys.

All in all it was a fantastic celebration! Brady was completely spoiled from all his friends and grandparents. Thank you to all of you who helped make Braden's birthday so very special! We love you all.