A Cake Smashing Good Time!

Alyssa saw a video of her First Birthday this summer and ever since then she has wanted a special cake to smash her face in for this birthday. We live to make them happy - right?!?!

Had to crack the archive open for this flashback to January 2005. Wow, how time flies!

Just too much fun, not to share.

And share . . .

Cake smashing laughs with her BFF - priceless! : )

Almost as priceless as turning Two and slurping on juice boxes - January 2006.

Hali was at this party too, dang they were cute!

Don't forget, Cooper!

Group shot (L-R): Paige, Piper, Hali, Alyssa, Joey, Cooper and Nicky in front.

Only the girls spent the night (whew!) - a Spongetastic Sleepover!

Girls like to rock!

Guess who was the LAST one up?!?! Welcome to 7, Sleepy Deepy - we LOVE you!

Happy Birthday Alyssa #6

Another year gone by and our little "five pound sack of sugah" has turned one year older. I suppose I should do a thoughtful post about how wonderful you are now and all the things you are doing so when we look back we will remember you as you turned six, but I'm suffering from post-birthday depression. Your BIG day is over, the one you look forward to ALL year and the next celebration in our household will be my trip "over the hill." You are amazing and we love everyday we have with you. YOU are the best gift EVER! Anyway, Mrs. Jerilyn did your Hello Kitty Cake and it was once again awesome! Your hair looks a little funny because you decided to cut it yourself and Mr. Tony said he's not a magician. And your two front teeth are so loose, either or both could come out at any minute.

Best Buds Hali and Piper came and you complained you didn't get to play with them enough at your party. We will have another play date soon, but there's nothing like TRUE friends.

Great Aunt Missy, Vuvva and Nana represented the family this year. We really missed all of our other Family members that could not make it (we ate your cake!).

Piper and Alyssa on the Jett Rider - is this FUN or what?!?

I think this is my favorite shot - wonder what she's thinking?

Another head on with my camera. I still can't believe she's really six. I remember six. If we have any more bad parenting from this point on she WILL remember (gasp!).

Alyssa and Chuck E. Cheese, he's sitting down, but she's so much taller, in just one year, really?!?

Alyssa and some of her birthday friends posing with Chuck - what a great day! I'm still not sure if I'm happy or sad. Kinda just like you were, happy for the most part but sad when it's over. We love you girl, just a little more each day! Thanks for making life worth the roller coaster ride :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DREW ! ! !

Happy Birthday Drew and Dada - shouldn't let monkeys take your picture! Ha! Alyssa took this one. We hope you have a great one, we love you more each day. Thanks for being the BEST husband and father anyone could ever wish for!

Clay's 40th

We had a crazy, whirlwind weekend. We missed our sweet nephew, Miller's 1st Birthday Party because of Alyssa's Soccer Game but we made it to Columbia in time to wish Clay a Happy 40th. The golf cake was awesome looking and tasting. But not as funny as the Curious George Birthday cakes Miller had - ha!

Are you ready for 40?

Make a wish and here you go . . . .

Drew and Clay with just one of his many gag gifts. Happy 40th clay! We love ya and had a great time celebrating with you!

Hali's Birthday

We had a great time at Hali's Birthday party on Saturday at Chuck E. Cheese's.



Alyssa and Piper on the Roller Coaster Ride.

Alyssa pedalling her way to the roof!

My Birthday - #39

My birthday celebrations started on January 21st with my co-workers taking me to lunch at California Dreaming, one of my favorite restaurants. The par-tay continued in Morganton where we celebrated both Alyssa and my birthday with Eya and Poppy. Chocolate, rainbow, Care Bear cake is the way to go! The celebrating continued when I returned home from the SECA conference where I scored a new Boss CD and some beautiful beaded jewelry Alyssa picked out herself, plus of course, chocolate! I received many Happy Birthday wishes from my Facebook friends, had a nice lunch with my dear friend Carla. We topped everything off (I hope!) with a Romantic dinner with my LOVE at SNOBs - a legendary restaurant downtown that neither of us had ever been to. Just can't beat a month long birthday celebration! I can't wait to see what next year will bring! : )

Our familial unit.

I LOVED blowing out candles with my girl - 5 for Alyssa and 1 for me - we didn't want to burn the house down!

Oh, and I almost forgot - FLOWERS!

Oh HAPPY day!

Alyssa in full birthday gear - Butterfly crown, butterfly necklace, #5 Birthday Girl shirt, and pink & green socks. All ready to take on Chuck E. Cheese's.

Chuck E. Cheese chaos, how FUN!

Morgan and Lillian . . .

Riding the roller coaster ride with her boyfriend. A portend of things to come?!?!?

The Columbia Andersons - Miller, Clay and Lisa

Alyssa and Chuck E. Cheese - look at that smile!

I just couldn't get over the Butterfly cake, exactly like the invitations. Thanks SO much Mrs. J!

A brief computer graphics lesson by Great Aunt Missy.

Oh yeah, I know I'm talking about happy days (oh happy day)!

Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!

I can't believe my sweet baby girl, my 5 pound sack of sugar, is turning 5 today! Time has flown by. Thank you, God, for letting us experience one of your miracles first-hand!

Happy 1st Birthday HOLT ! ! !

Remember, it's your party and you can cry if you want to . . .

But we hope you have a wonderful birthday, just like you. We LOVE you!!!

Jake's Birthday Party

Jake's Birthday Party was also a blast - Alyssa going down the Slip n' Slide.

Alyssa and Jake at the bottom of the slide.

Drew having some fun - Argh!

First Mate Alyssa

Alyssa and her buddy Austin doing laps on the trampoline.

Tired pirates taking a break

The sinking ship birthday cake

Making a treasure chest. An awesome party for a really great friend we hope to see you again soon Jakey!