So I thought I would just share some pictures of the birthday party we had for Ethan yesterday…just one of the many events and reasons May is a crazy busy month for us…if I haven’t returned your phone call or your email, please forgive me…I’ve been concentrating on throwing a party for my little boy and now this week I am concentrating on the graduation reception we are having for Shelby (our exchange student) this weekend…not to mention that this is the busiest time of year for me at work…so many meetings and tying up loose ends….but the end is near…only a few more weeks of school left.  Ethan’s birthday kicks off the 6 week period in which both of my kids and my sister’s kids have birthdays, my sister and I both have our birthdays and my sister, brother and I all have anniversaries.  What a busy time of year but I love it!

Ethan had a “movie” birthday party.  He LOVES the movies and has decided he would like to be in the movies someday…I think he’s probably way too shy for that but will always encourage him to follow his dreams!

I made “popcorn” cupcakes that turned out really cute.  I’m not so good at cakes…but cupcakes I can handle.  The popcorn is actually marshmellows!

Ethan and my nephew worked really hard on a concession stand.  I included some “Ethan” money in the invites and the kids brought their money to buy pop, popcorn and candy at the concession stand…just like at the theater.  They loved it!

There were Ethan’s favors…

…complete with popcorn from Colby Ridge in Lincoln.  They were awesome…I called and told them what colors I wanted and sent them what I wanted on the labels and they did the rest and shipped them to me! 

Hard to believe he is 6 already…I remember very vividly this day 6 years ago and I played it through my head all day…and at 6:46 pm this evening I remember the relief of being done with labor and meeting my little guy.  What a wonderful ride it has been so far…

Ethan and his friends…they all had such a good time which makes my heart smile…I  always want my kids to be happy!  Happy Birthday Ethan!  I love you!!