Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Elden's 5th Birthday!

It really happened...my baby turned 5! I guess I'll be amazed at how fast my kids grow for the rest of my life!  I was going to get this post up last night, but if you checked last night you know it did not happen. Oh well, it's up now. We don't spend a lot of money on our kids for their birthdays, but I do spend a lot of time designing a cake of their choosing.  Elden wanted Jay the Blue Ninja from Lego's Ninjago.  I thought it turned out great!  I was up super late doing the cake.  Someday I'll learn to prep ahead!  Frosting and re-frosting the cake, making and coloring the fondant and then cutting and decorating it, all take a lot of time!  I started working on it around 9pm and was done by about 1:30 am.
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The kids decorated for Elden's birthday (minus Elden of course).  I thought they did a super job.  Lee helped hang the big birthday banner.  The paper wrapped thing hanging from the ceiling fan was a net of sorts.  The next morning the kids ripped it open and balloons and confetti fell out.  Quite ingenious--it was Haley's idea.  Clark helped the girls hang in on one of the fan blades.
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It was cute seeing the cards the other kids made for Elden.  Cal even bought Elden some pop for a birthday present.
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I love seeing Cal's pictures. He spent quite a bit of time decorating the banner.
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More of the cake...
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Jay is technically a lightening ninja but Elden said he wanted Jay the Fire Ninja, thus my attempt at "flames" on the sides of the cake plate.
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We had fun at Elden's party last night.  My parents were out traveling and were able to be here for Elden's birthday! It was great having them here to help us celebrate. 
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Cal gave me a "lighter" for my birthday.  The older boys had fun helping light the candles last night.
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Elden received Jay the Blue Ninja for his birthday, along with a skeleton and Spitta...some snake guy.
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He also got a Hexbug...a fish that swims in water.  Now that is my kind of pet!  Something that just needs a battery!
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Cards from the grandparents are always a favorite!  Elden used his birthday money and bought a Hotwheels' semi-truck trailer with a race car.
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The poor ninja all cut up.
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The kids loved playing angry birds with grandpa!
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Today Elden told me that he had a fun birthday.  Also on his birthday we met up with our friends for a playgroup at a park. Wish we could get together with our friends more often! We did a little shopping with my parents too at Sharp Shopper.  Can't miss going to Sharp Shopper when in town!  For my kids' birthdays I let them pick out anything they want at the grocery store (under $5).  Elden picked out a box of angry bird shaped cheese crackers...12 pouches for $1.19!  I was happy to oblige.

When I think back on Elden's birth it makes me sad (search other posts around March 11 if you're wondering....).  I don't know if I should "get over that" or not (my memories are sad and those I can't change). But I definitely feel an abundance of gratitude that he has done miraculously well and is such a healthy boy! Heavenly Father blessed our little 2 pound 9 ounce baby so much.  We love you Elden! 

5 comments:

andyandsteph said...

Happy Birthday Elden! That is an awesome cake Ruth! So glad that your little guy is so healthy!

Emilee said...

Your cakes are amazing. I don't know how you can cut them after all that work!

brooks said...

My favorite decoration (besides the cake) was the paper someone put around the light!!!! haha, that's so cute. I love seeing how kids "decorate".
I'm going to check out Born and Bred tonight after Brooks goes to work!!!
-Melissa

Smith Clan said...

What fun birthday celebrations!! I love the banner. And we had so much fun celebrating with you guys at the park. What a special boy you have!!?!?!!!

Sarah and Todd said...

That cake was AWESOME! I forgot our babies were almost the same exact age! Always love catching up on your blog and seeing the fun things your family does. Such a great and cute family you have!