Labor Day Birthday

James turned 5 on Monday the 5th--golden birthday! His day began with opening a gift and eating blueberry pancakes and bacon with the family. Niles joined in the fun by eating his first rice cereal at James' birthday breakfast.YUM!
Niles will be 16 weeks old on Thursday---hard to believe he's grown so fast.


The gift James opened was the 25th Anniversary Edition of Michael Jackson's Thriller album, complete with a fun DVD. The kids LOOOOVED it! They do love to boogie.

James wanted to go to Chico for his birthday, so we went over there around noon. Niles enjoyed floating around in the warm water, although he refused to smile for the camera.

Little Piggies

Perfect sunny day and happy little baby!

After swimming, Grandpa & Grandma Melin met us for pizza at the Poolside Grille, then we headed over to the ranch to play and meet up with cousins and friends for ice cream and cake.

James got two sets of legos and lots of fun cards

And TEN BUCKS from G&G Melin

Earlier in the morning, James helped me make this dinosaur cake. It was delicious!

James wanted to play legos rather than going floating. Here he is with cousin Hannah.

WE LOVE THIS BIRTHDAY BOY TO PIECES!

Earlier in the weekend, James had told Rich (holding up all five fingers on one hand), "On Monday I'm gonna be WHOLE HAND BOY!" Happy Birthday to our whole hand boy!

After cake and ice cream, the river was calling, so , although we hadn't planned to, we floated the river from Mill Creek bridge to the ranch. It took us 1 hour and 15 minutes and it was cold but delightful. No pictures of the float, but trust us, it was great! (PS: Thanks to the Petrys and Westenskows for coming to wish James a Happy Birthday :))