Happy 4th Birthday Andy!

Today our baby turns 4. I can hardly believe it. I know everyone says that and feels it. But it's so true. Where does the time go?  Andy is the sweetest, coolest kid ever. And we love him to the moon and back.

We were fortunate since his birthday fell on a Saturday that we were able to have his party on his actual birthday. So fun! Our theme for the party is Toy Story, but mostly Buzz Lightyear - and a costume party. Andy LOVES Buzz. It's all things Buzz for him.

Our babysitter and friend, Jamie, was in town so she came by to help and wish Andy a Happy Birthday! So Thankful for Jamie. Love, love her!

Jenna (Jamie's sister) came also to help and hang out. Andy LOVES her! Their family lives down the street, so if Jenna is outside in the afternoon - then Andy is down there w/her. She's helping Will & Andy w/their sunscreen. Thanks Jenna : )

My great friend, Eric and his son, Eli came by for a visit. We missed Erica - she was w/a friend and couldn't make it. We always love a visit from Uncle Bubba : )

I armed Eli w/a squirt bottle b/c Teddy (our 6 month old Airedale) kept jumping on him. He pretty much stayed clear of him. Giving him the squirt bottle was a bonus b/c he watered the plants, the grass, the porch : ) Thanks Eli : )

More helping shots from Jamie (in the fort) and Jenna. I love this photo because Andy is helping Will w/his sunscreen. Those two truly are bestfriends. Will and Andy love each other so much. It's so great to see the bond between them. Will woke up and immediately started taking care of Andy. He told him Happy Birthday and that he was 4, and he loved him. He was really doting over him. It was the greatest thing to see. Took him outside to teach him how to ride a bike (in the back). It was soooooooo special. Love these boys : )

Ben w/the squirt bottle threatening Teddy away from Eli : ) and Uncle Bubba

We had the party in the backyard - so I left the gate open and put a cute little sign on it. I also made this photo banner of Andy that has photos from birth - age four. It was really great to see the progression of how much he's grown.

Andy and his AWESOME cake by our cake lady (and friend), Terri.

More decorating. Jenna and Jamie helped out so much. So thankful for them and their family. They have been the biggest blessing to us. 

We, of course, had a tattoo station w/Buzz, Woody, Alien, and Woody tattoos.
Here's David, Aunt Claudia, Ben, Uncle Ray and Andy .... getting some tattoos : )

Three Buzz's (Andy, Edison, and Zach). Our friends loaned us this bounce house for the party. It was the perfect addition. The kids loved it. Thank you Shauna and Dwayne : )

Party guests. Everyone had a great time.

Andy and Zach (one of his BFF's from his class). He's trying to get a drink - I think : )

Andy and his AWESOME cake again : ) You ROCK Terri : )

Andy actually saw a photo of this cake while we were searching through some online sites and he said "that's what I want." So I sent it to Terri and she made it better, of course :)

We decided to come inside for cake. Got a bit warm in the afternoon.

David caught the boys playing w/balloons. It's a blittle blurry - but so cute : )

Aunt Claudia (as Buzz : ) and Jay (he's another BFF of Andy's in his class) playing w/balloons

After the party was over, we got a visit from Ben VanMaanen (Uncle Ben) and his daughter Peyton. We always love a visit from them. And of course, Uncle Ben spoils the boys : ) He brought Andy and Ben and Will special nerf guns. We ordered pizza, and then they all had a little Nerf war in the backyard. Total fun! Thank you Uncle Ben!

(Will, Peyton, Uncle Ben, Ben, Andy and David)

Ben and Peyton : )

David holding his weapon

The party was fun and I think everyone enjoyed themselves.

Happy Birthday to you Andy! We are so proud of you and so thankful to be your parents.