Fender turns FIVE!

Today my little boy, born a month too early, weighing only 4 pounds 13 ounces, will turn FIVE!  It always feels like time is slipping away when I look at him, but it also helps me stop, focus on him, and take in every little one of his nuances while I can. 

As I walk down memory lane, I wanted to share some of my favorite birthday party moments with Fender throughout the years...

Year 1:  Fender's First Cake 

I got a thumbs up for this one!

A banana cake made into a monkey head.  He got to eat one of the ears!

 

Year 2: Thumb Worthy



You knew things were good when a gift was "thumb worthy!"

I did the monkey thing again since they were his favorite, but this time went with cupcakes!

 

Year 3: He's getting so big!

This was the photo of the year!  My aC took this one of Fender blowing a dandelion fluff while playing tag at his party.  My hubby and I edited out the neighbor's house in the backyard and voila!  One of our favorite photos!

This was the year of Lightening McQueen. 
We made our own pinata...

...and I did a Lightening McQueen cake mold cake and swore I'd never do this again!

Year 4:  Fender's first bike!

He had been riding a trike for years and was very excited to get his first bike (with training wheels of course!)

I did an ice cream shop theme this year and Fender had fun with all of the sprinkles!

And while we're at it, let's just add a few more photos to embarrass the kid when he turns 18...