A Memorable Birthday

It's my Birthday!!!

I decided that I wanted to start a little birthday tradition with our boys, and Colby's 1st birthday seems like the best time to start it. So, I took them for a special birthday breakfast at Shipley's Donuts. Donuts are something that we don't eat all of the time, so I thought it would be perfect.

Dressed and ready for some donuts!

The Birthday Boy loved his chocolate milk

Brody decided his favorites were the donut holes

Colby enjoyed the strawberry filled...just like mommy!
The white shirt was probably not a good idea!




After our donuts (and a quick clothes change for Colby), we headed to the park to swing and feed the ducks. Colby swung for the first time a couple of weeks ago, and he absolutely loved it! He also enjoys watching all of the ducks as Brody feeds them. I thought this would be a fun birthday activity.

After a much needed nap, we went to see Gacky and Granna. Unfortunately, we had to visit them at the hospital. On Tuesday morning, my mom had an arteriogram done at Summit and then was immediately taken by ambulance to Centennial. They found two blockages that needed to be repaired immediately. This was a complete shock to me, because she has not shown any symptoms of this at all. This was caught by her primary care physician during a stress test for her annual physical. I am very happy to report that she had a stint put in on Wednesday (my birthday), and she is doing great! She was discharged on Thursday and went to work in her classroom on Friday. She and my dad have a hard time slowing down and taking it easy! The funny thing is that Colby feels completely at home in a hospital, so I don't think he minded one bit spending part of his birthday there, especially since it was the heart wing. Ha!! Knowing my mom is now "fixed" and healthy is the best birthday gift that me and Colby could have received. We love you Granna!!

For Colby's birthday dinner, we went to Texas Roadhouse. Colby loves the rolls, baked beans, and Sweet Potatoes! We were all kind of tired of birthday cake (we had been eating the left overs from the party all weekend), so we decided to get some Maggie Moo's Ice Cream for a special birthday dessert. Unfortunately, Colby was exhausted by this time and not really interested, but Brody thoroughly enjoyed his chocolate ice cream with M&Ms.

I think Colby had a very good 1st birthday, and I am so glad. He definitely deserves it for being such a trooper during his first year of life! There are many adults that could not endure what he has endured this year, and he has overcome it all with a BIG smile on his face.

Happy 1st Birthday Colby!! You are an inspiration to all of us! You have such an amazing spirit, and your sweet smile just lights up everyone around you! We are so proud of you, and we look forward to watching you continue to grow and develop. I hope you know how many lives you have touched just by being you. You are truly a special baby, and I know you are going to do many special things in your lifetime. We love you Monkey!!!