The Brenay Family: Happy Birthday Derrick!

It's hard to believe our baby turned 5 on March 23rd! He had a little party at preschool and wanted to take oreos to share with his friends. He got to blow out a candle and wear a birthday crown. This year for his birthday we bought him a new bike. He has been riding without training wheels for several months now and he was getting way too big for his little 12" bike. Jon was very particular about what kind of bike we got him, but we finally found one that Derrick (and Jon) loves! Emma bought him a remote control monster truck which he learned to drive in just a few minutes. It's amazing to me how fast he can learn things like that. On his actual birthday we had pictures scheduled with Melissa. I can't wait to see them! After pictures we went out for ice cream to Neilsen's, then went home to open presents.

Derrick wearing his Birthday Crown!

We had a birthday party for Derrick on Friday the 25th. We had the party at The Barney Sports Complex thanks to a gift certificate from Grandpa Trafzer. It's an indoor sports arena and we played dodge ball, basketball and soccer. All the kids (including big kids) had a blast! I decided to skip a cake this year and just made sports shaped shortbread cookies. Derrick loves those cookies and was happy to have them. He got some great presents from family and we are so glad everyone was able to make it to celebrate his birthday. It was an added bonus that my brother and his family were visiting from Washington. Because of that all the cousins had a sleepover at Grandma and Grandpa Clark's after the party. So Jon and I went to a movie with Ron and Sarah. It was a successful party and Derrick loved it! Happy Birthday to our Bubba!!