In my perfect world I would need a few weeks to plan and organize a great party....... but not this time. Being busy at the Craner house and having limited packing space for Nebraska, this did not leave a lot of time for party throwing. Actually on Colby's big day we had to drive the last half of the stretch to Omaha:(  Lucky for us, Colby was a GREAT sport.  We woke up at 5 to start driving expecting the boys to fall back asleep, there are NO mountains in Nebraska so the sun was already waking up for the day.... the boys were wired! So, instead Colby wanted a doughnut for his birthday breakfast, with no Krispy Kreme in sight... gas station doughnuts sufficed!





The boys were super happy in the car and when we arrived to Omaha we had a late lunch at Panda Bear ( Panda Express) which is Colby's favorite munching ground. Luckily Grandma and Grandpa Craner have Omaha in their mission so they were able to help us get organized, save Colby's birthday and play with us over the weekend. Colby found a great cake at Costco with balloons on it, we went to the Dollar store and he picked out balloons, ( I love helium, it lasts FOREVER) and Grandma was very generous with finding presents for him there:) Thanks, we didn't pack very many toys, so it was a big help!





 Colby was super excited to have birthday cake and presents! Colby is amazing with electronics and he was bummed that we didn't have a birthday party with friends this year so he was SUPER happy when he opened his big present from us. His very own DS. He is learning and picking up on how to play very quickly. He finally got to open his Toy Story shoes that light up, thanks G&G Miller.

Here is a few of Colby's Favorites:

color- green and blue
toy- trains
song- popcorn, popcorn
food- chocolate doughnut
movie- the shark movie ( we just saw a shark movie at the imax theater)
favorite family activity- reading books

Sometimes I wonder how on earth Colby is my child. He is SUCH a good kid, I am hoping not to screw him up. He really does amaze me. Colby is so sweet and thoughtful and kind. He truly cares about others. Some examples, it would be impossible to name them all, he will put his arm around me, he will always share his toys and take turns, so polite, amazing at saying please and thank you and instead of interupting he taps you on the shoulder and says excuse me, he truly loves Ethan and is an amazing older brother, will help put the grocery's away and asks for chores to do around the house. Each year I love him more and more. He brightens my day and I really learn a lot from him. He truly is amazing and special. I love him.

Happy 4th Birthday, COLBY!!!!

Posted in: 2012, birthday, colby on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 0 comments  

Colby turns 3. Boy was he excited. This year was the first time I invited friends and made it an actual party. Colby loves Toy Story, so I attempted a toy story theme. I think it was a success. The kids had popcorn, bananas and chocolate dipped strawberry's, plus pizza and cake. Lots of yummy food. I even attempted my crafty side and made a birthday sign.
































Here is the gang- getting excited for food. Of course Colby and Christopher with their camera ready smiles.




















Colby and pals enjoying sidewalk chalk. We also had bubbles, lots of cars to ride around in, swing set etc. With boys, I am learning fast that it is go, go and go.












I had to throw this picture in of Ethan. He could care less about presents he still wasn't done with the bubbles. Such a laid back kid, I love him.













Colby had a great Birthday. Thanks everyone for coming and making it special!

Each year Colby steals more and more of my heart. Colby is an amazing older brother, always looking out for Ethan. Colby loves to help his mom and dad. Colby is always going a million miles an hour and is super adventurous. He is always going to have lots of good friends, everyone he sees he gets excited about, everyone is his friend. If they are 1 or 50 Colby counts them as his best bud. Colby is truly amazing, love you!!!

Posted in: 2011, birthday, colby, ethan, us on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 3 comments  

We celebrated his birthday a week, which meant his G & G Craner could be there. I feel bad because I felt sick and after a week of partying at Thanksgiving and getting ready for the holidays it was super fast and easy. I made it up by kissing him a bunch, so he still knows he is loved. I made him a chocolate cake and I was trying to layer it, but it crumbled and broke so luckily Penny was there, and she did an amazing job fixing it. We still had a great time.



Ethan not knowing what to do with real food, especially CHOCOLATE. Yum.














Oh, wait. He figured it out just fine. He even knows how to attack his mommy with chocolate hands! :)











Colby loves when it is Ethan's birthday, more presents for him to unwrap. Ethan likes the taste of wrapping paper! Good thing he was still happy with a low key birthday.

Happy Birthday Ethan

Posted in: 2010, birthday, craners, ethan, us on Monday, December 6, 2010 at 0 comments  

My boy is 2! That seams crazy. As a mother I could not have asked for a better son. Colby makes me so happy. I often wish I could be a perfect mom for him. Even though he is two, Colby makes me want to become a better person. I look up to my son.
Two years have come so fast, the second I held my son in the hospital after he was born, I was done for, It was instant love. Growing up you know your parents love you and that you love them but YOU really DON'T know how much a parent loves their children, until you experience it for yourself. I truly love Colby, with all of my heart. Each day I get to spend with him I love him more and more. I truly believe that Colby is the sweetest boy. Happy Birthday!Aunt Candice and the Scott family came for the celebration. Here is Colby with his little sweetheart Brynna.

Posted in: 2010, birthday, colby on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 4 comments