Erynn is THREE!

So like I posted before, Erynn and Colin pretty much share their birthdays. We had the party at her Aunt and Uncle's house and it was lots of fun with lots of family!! Erynn checking out her own special cake...she was excited to not have to share with anyone!

Erynn loves, loves, loves to swim! She is our little fish!! :)

As you can tell, she also liked opening presents! She was so fast that I didn't get to see half of it until we were home because she moved so fast!

Kristin

More Party Pics...

I sort of feel guilty because Colin and Erynn kind of have to "share" a birthday. This cake was my attempt to make it special and unforgettable. It turned out really good and I didn't pay all that much for it...it actually was a steal! (Thanks to Aunt Kathy for turning me on to halfoffdeals.com)This banner was something I have thought about having for a while now. All I had ever seen was the plastic kind though and I wanted to be able to use it for many birthdays and for all the kids. Thanks to etsy.com, I found this one that is made out of fabric letters and I can add or take off the kids' names (I have Lydia's name too). I think that I will be using it every year for all 3 kids and maybe for Tom and myself too. I love it!

Kristin

Colin turns ONE!

Officially, today, Colin Patrick Donaldson is ONE year old. I honestly don't know where the time has gone...I feel like just yesterday we were so excited to tell everyone that we were pregnant! He is amazing though...happy and plump and adventureous and loving.

We love you little boy!! Happy Birthday!!

Kristin

The Donaldson family visits the Zoo...

St. Louis has the best zoo in the country! Not only is it free but you can really see a lot of the animals and get pretty close! We had a great day and saw lots of great stuff, although a few members of the family were hot and tired by 10:00am! :) Lydia on the spider web in the Children's Zoo
Colin being "eaten" by a hippo

A bear playing with a red ball (it had food in it)

A gorilla walking towards us with food in his mouth!

A fennic fox hanging out.

If you ever get to St. Louis, you need to check this place out! Parking is $11 now...yikes! (you can attempt to park on the street) Admission is free and the few things that you do have to pay for (children's zoo, merry go round, dino adventure, & the stingray exhibit) are free the first hour it is open. We got there at excatly 8:00am and got to do both the Children's zoo and the merry go round for free. It is a great deal!! :)

Kristin

Colin's new face

You have to admit...he is pretty darn cute! :) Anyway, he does this face and we can't help but laugh our butts off. I think he knows that he is cute too!

Kristin

Our friendly neighbors

Some we like...some we aren't so happy with, but they are all pretty gorgeous.

Kristin

Food and friends

One of the truely best things in life are a day where the kids eat, are happy, and you get to chat with your friends with minimal interuptions. We did just that the other day. We met with my best friends (from high school...one I have known since Kindergarten) at McDonalds for dinner and some talking. My friend S is due at the beginning of August with her little boy...Colin. :) We figured that this might be the last time we were able to get together for alittle while, although we try to see each other every couple of months. Anyway, I got some great pics of the kiddos and thought I would share. ;) Erynn enjoying her Sprite! :)
P just hangin out.

M looking adorable as usual (and enjoying the slide!)

P and Colin talking things over (P is a month younger than Colin)

C and Lydia sitting at the "girl table".

Kristin