Corky turns 5!

OK, so I know that I'm terribly behind with my blogging, but I like to keep records of our life here, so you just have to bear with me as I go all the way back to March...

Our sweet little Corky has turned 5!!  He's a wonderful, loving, kind, caring, sensitive, clever little man with a fabulous sense of humour and boundless amounts of energy. I miss seeing him and his little sister every day now that Corky's moved to big school, but that just makes the times we have together that much more exciting.  He's an amazing little boy and it's been such fun watching him grow and learn.  I love how special it is to watch children grow!!  

Speaking of growing... look how big this guy's getting.  He's past my chin now and his feet are almost the same size as mine.  He's taller than I was when I went to high school, which is a frightening thought.  Notice how enthralled Jake is, but he is totally playing the too-cool-for-a-kids-party card...

 Corky had the most fabulous party and he had friends from both his old school and his new school, along with cousins and second cousins there to join in the fun.  Jo organised a magician for the party, which was Mario Bros this year.  Jake also had a magic show for his 5th birthday...

 Jake eventually settled in.  Perhaps he's realised that it's actually such fun to be a kid...

Corky was made to be the star of the day and he really enjoyed it...

 He was a good sport with helping with tricks...

 Bi was there, dressed as usual as a princess.  Not sure what the girl in the background's doing, but love how Bi just joined in the fun with the bigger kids...

 They were enthralled by the magic - some of it was quite hard to believe...

 A profile of my boy - he's really growing up and his face is changing so much...

Bi was totally absorbed...

 And loved every moment...

 Corky got a DS for his birthday from his mom and dad.  Jake's got one and so Corky wanted the same.  His cake was beautiful...

 Jo always goes to so much trouble with the theme and her kids parties always look (and taste) amazing...

The lifestyle center in their complex is a great party venue and saves some mess at home...

 Star cookies...

 Mario and Yoshi...

 Back inside, the magic show was still on and they had Jake up in the front...

 Meeting the magician's rabbit in his hat...

 Outside, Mario (or maybe his sister) had arrived...

 They got the kids going with some games.  boys vs girls was not a fair competition...

 Bi was such a star, she really thinks she's just one of the big kids...

Jake stuffing his face on burgers...

 Even with his cheeks full of food, he has the most beautiful eyes in the world, he melts his poor mother's heart...

 Finally it was time to light Corky's 5 candles and sing to the very extra special birthday boy...

 Rylee was there too.  He slept through the entire party...

 Mario did some face painting.  Butterflies for the girls...

 And moustaches for the boys...

 I don't know why this photo makes me laugh, but I love it...

And this one just makes my heart sing - such a happy birthday boy...

 Cousins...

 And Bi found more cake!!  She likes to eat the icing, not the actual cake...

 Finally it was time to tackle the present opening.  Corky was very spoilt, but with so many friends, its to be expected...

It started out calmly enough...

 And ended up a mad present unwrapping frenzy.  I don't think he even realised until the next day that he had so many beautiful new toys...

 Jake took this picture of Bi and I...

 And he snapped this last one of Corky too... I think it's a stunning picture, well done Jake...

And that was Corky's birthday.  We had a wonderful time helping and celebrating with him. 

Love,

Sue XXX