Ryder's NEVERENDING Fifth Birthday!!

We had quite a week getting ready for Ryder's 5th Birthday. It was Iron Man theme and seemed like it was a neverending event! We decided on 2 parties this year. A "Friend Party" on Sat the 7th & a "Family Party" on March 9th (his actual B-day)...because of all the people we invited and all that confirmed! It was fun for all but alot of work for MOM!!!

Great-Grandma Dorothy spent the whole week with us in Billings. The boys loved having her here.

Ryder got to open a few gifts early from Grandma Kris & Grandpa Roger on Friday night. (They came on Friday the 6th and stayed through the weekend) He was demonstrating his "Iron Man" strength!

G&G Kris & Roger playing Monopoly with Tysen


THE BIG DAY!!! Ryder's "Friend Party" on Sat March 7th, 09
We decorated in Iron Man colors and had Personalized Bubbles and favors.

The Calm before the storm!!!

Random Party Pics

Ryder D...aka...IRON MAN

Playing in the toy room...Tristan, John, Ellie, Peyton & Brooke

Tysen showing his enthusiasm of having to spend his Saturday @ a Five Year Old's Birthday!

Brooke & Ellie helping make their crowns!

Ryder making Jax laugh with his puppy.

Present Time!!!

"Mom! Can I open them now?"

"YEAH...BUMBLEBEE...THANKS BROOKE!!!"

New kitty from Baby Jaxson...He loves it & Sleeps with it every night!

"Thanks Papa Leon & Grandmom Carol for my new scooter!"

More of Ryder's Saturday Party

Mommy is so happy we FINALLY got a WallE Movie. We have rented it enough times to buy 3 times over!

Jaxson wasn't quite sure what to think of Biscuit The Pup!!!

Brooke LOVED the snacks!!!

Brooke's dad Dave...reading to Brook & Peyton

Part of the crew...Some kids came later...but this was as many as I could get to sit still at one time!!!... Peyton and Kannin in the front, Brooke, Tristan & Ryder in the middle. John & Ellie in the back!

Saturday Party

I took the easy way out and opted out of decorating a cake this year. I made cupcakes instead and they were a hit...AND A MESS!!!

Ryder blowing out his FIVE candles!

Cake & Ice cream with friends

"Jason...You can sit at the ADULT table...even if you act like a kid!"

Kannin took a liking to De...which is unusual for him! He kept jumping on her!

Ryder's Family Party

On Monday March 9th...Ryder Celebrated his actual Birthday! He wanted to have a "Make Your Own Pizza" Night! We invited over the Uncles/Aunts/Cousins/Grandparents! Everyone made their own pizzas. We made crowns for the girls, opened presents, ate cake & ice cream and did a pinatta. Fun Night for all! Hannelora & Cozi making their pizzas...

Analise selecting her toppings.

Everyone eating their creations.

Bjorn found a little friend in the mirror

Ryder loves his new Iron Man outfit.

More of the Family Party

The Cousins... Sebastian, Hannelora, Cozi, Ryder, Analise & Kannin in the front

(missing Tysen & Bjorn)

Pull String Pinatta...Everyone pulled a string and this was much cleaner than a pinatta you have to hit!!!

Hannelora picking her string.

Analise had the lucky string and all the candy fell!

After weeks and weeks of anticipation...2 Iron Man Parties...17+ kids...75 cupcakes...30 balloons...visiting Grandparents...100's of slices of pizza!...our new Five Year Old Iron Man was exhausted!!!!