Collin's Birthday Party

Grandson Collin just turned five and had his first "real" birthday party with outsiders. He invited five of his best friends from preschool (Max, Brennan, Caleb, Oliver, Emilie, Grace), plus sister Hayley, cousins Alethia and Judah, and all the rest of his family. It was a Star Wars party, complete with games run by grandma Sherry. It was really a fun time, Collin and his friends were great, and he got lots of terrific presents -- most of the Star Wars and Transformers variety. Here's some pics:

The birthday boy welcoming guests on the front porch. (Yoda artwork by Sherry.)

King Collin and all of his friends. Left to right: Max, Brennan, Emilie, Alethia, Collin, Caleb, Judah (in hat), Grace, Oliver, and Hayley.

Playing a Star Wars game in the basement. 

Playing another game downstairs.

Everybody gets a prize!

There was a Darth Vader pinata. (Alethia won!)

Scrambling for the contents of Vader's head.

Birthday dinner: Pizza!

The kids getting a laugh from Judah and his hat.

A green Yoda birthday cake.

Grandma brings the cake.  

Hayley being silly.

Alethia, Emilie, and Hayley.

Collin likes his presents!

Watching Collin open presents.

Movie time after presents.