So, Mike and I officially joined the masses and got iPhones last week. So all the photos on my old phone were trashed, but I managed to save 2 important ones of the boys as newborns. Just about 4 years ago this one was taken....
Yep, Mr. Noah turned 4. He had a week long celebration in all spheres of his world. First up was preschool. They celebrated his birthday about a week beforehand due to spring break and other kids birthdays, etc. He was pretty jazzed about the crown and has been wearing it for the whole week on and off.
This years theme of choice was Ben 10. For anyone who doesn't know, Ben 10 is a TV show (with many variations and spin offs) about a boy who comes into possession of alien technology in the form of a watch-like thingee called an omnitrix or ultamatrix (depending on the version) that he uses to change into different aliens to defeat bad guys. Didja get all that? Good. So here was the gift spread from us.
Mike and I did our usual stay up till 11:30 the night before the party getting preparations done. Mike is the cake committee, I am the decoration committee. This year I got cheap black/green decor and scored some removable wall decals on Amazon. Voila!
Mike slaved in the kitchen making his homemade fondant. This year it was white and grey and green.
The Ben 10 symbol on top. Then it had to sit overnight to firm up some.
Then we were all up at 5:30am the next morning. Mike to finish the last touches on the cake, Noah due to sheer excitement, and Sam because of all the racket. Here's the birthday boy on Saturday with his omnitrix.
And here's the final cake product. He put Echo-Echo (one of the aliens) on the top. Another masterpiece!
Saturday was a day of visits and gifts and partying. Uncle Josh brought over an Ironman Mask that lights up and makes noises. They had fun dueling it out in the living room.
The party got into full swing with all his family members coming by at some point. The cake tasted good too!
Uncle Danny got him the eye poker, er, I mean, Wolverine claw. Fred and Calvin came by too and enjoyed some dress up time.
Uncle Cliff also stopped by to talk shop with Daddy and spend quality time with his Godson.
Sammy tries out the scooter that Bamma and Bampa brought for Noah. He's got the "scoot" part down I guess.
Auntie Faithy hung out with Noah for awhile and did some superhero stickers. It was a fantastic day! Noah is so blessed to have such wonderful, generous family and friends.
The toy bonanza was simply ridiculous. Noah did a great job sharing with his little brother.
On Sunday we took the new scooter out for a spin. We need a bit more practice, but he looks cool when he's not moving, right?!
Sunday night was ice cream time! We went to Oberweis and he got Birthday Cake flavored ice cream.
Yesterday (Monday) was his official birthday. It worked out well that I was off for spring break and Mike was off (per usual), so we had a nice family day as a foursome playing with all the new toys, going to McDonald's for lunch, and just recovering from all the fun. Last night, Evie, Michelle and Bob stopped in since they had to miss out on the party fun. They brought Noah a soccer set (also from the Richmond crew in Iowa) so he can start practicing for soccer.
Of course there was more cake! Noah had to share some with his birthday buddy, Bob!
Evie is a pro, she doesn't even need a fork for cake.
And Sam just swirled around in a cape, mootching cake from everyone!
All in all, it's been a great birthday week. Now I get to relax and enjoy Spring Break! I can't believe he's 4. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG GUY, WE LOVE YOU!
Yep, Mr. Noah turned 4. He had a week long celebration in all spheres of his world. First up was preschool. They celebrated his birthday about a week beforehand due to spring break and other kids birthdays, etc. He was pretty jazzed about the crown and has been wearing it for the whole week on and off.
This years theme of choice was Ben 10. For anyone who doesn't know, Ben 10 is a TV show (with many variations and spin offs) about a boy who comes into possession of alien technology in the form of a watch-like thingee called an omnitrix or ultamatrix (depending on the version) that he uses to change into different aliens to defeat bad guys. Didja get all that? Good. So here was the gift spread from us.
Mike and I did our usual stay up till 11:30 the night before the party getting preparations done. Mike is the cake committee, I am the decoration committee. This year I got cheap black/green decor and scored some removable wall decals on Amazon. Voila!
Mike slaved in the kitchen making his homemade fondant. This year it was white and grey and green.
The Ben 10 symbol on top. Then it had to sit overnight to firm up some.
Then we were all up at 5:30am the next morning. Mike to finish the last touches on the cake, Noah due to sheer excitement, and Sam because of all the racket. Here's the birthday boy on Saturday with his omnitrix.
And here's the final cake product. He put Echo-Echo (one of the aliens) on the top. Another masterpiece!
Saturday was a day of visits and gifts and partying. Uncle Josh brought over an Ironman Mask that lights up and makes noises. They had fun dueling it out in the living room.
The party got into full swing with all his family members coming by at some point. The cake tasted good too!
Uncle Danny got him the eye poker, er, I mean, Wolverine claw. Fred and Calvin came by too and enjoyed some dress up time.
Uncle Cliff also stopped by to talk shop with Daddy and spend quality time with his Godson.
Sammy tries out the scooter that Bamma and Bampa brought for Noah. He's got the "scoot" part down I guess.
Auntie Faithy hung out with Noah for awhile and did some superhero stickers. It was a fantastic day! Noah is so blessed to have such wonderful, generous family and friends.
The toy bonanza was simply ridiculous. Noah did a great job sharing with his little brother.
On Sunday we took the new scooter out for a spin. We need a bit more practice, but he looks cool when he's not moving, right?!
Sunday night was ice cream time! We went to Oberweis and he got Birthday Cake flavored ice cream.
Yesterday (Monday) was his official birthday. It worked out well that I was off for spring break and Mike was off (per usual), so we had a nice family day as a foursome playing with all the new toys, going to McDonald's for lunch, and just recovering from all the fun. Last night, Evie, Michelle and Bob stopped in since they had to miss out on the party fun. They brought Noah a soccer set (also from the Richmond crew in Iowa) so he can start practicing for soccer.
Of course there was more cake! Noah had to share some with his birthday buddy, Bob!
Evie is a pro, she doesn't even need a fork for cake. 
And Sam just swirled around in a cape, mootching cake from everyone!
All in all, it's been a great birthday week. Now I get to relax and enjoy Spring Break! I can't believe he's 4. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG GUY, WE LOVE YOU!
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