Did you think I forgot?

The purpose of my visit to Colorado was to be with Claire on her third birthday. Somewhere along the way ~ that got lost in the postings. She had a "Dora the Explorer" cake which was actually constructed of cupcakes. The top was iced smooth as if it were a one piece cake. Very clever! Half of the cupcakes were chocolate and half were white ~ each person could just pull out the one they wanted ~ no messy knife involved.

After a loud rendition of "Happy Birthday"

Claire blew out the candles!
What's a birthday without PRESENTS??
Looks like we'll never know.

The 'king of this castle' posed with

his princesses before

Trick or Treating began

Sarah with her "loot"

She shed her princess garb for more comfortable

clothing ~ the better to count the candy in, yes?

Claire counted her "loot" as well

She chose to do it regally :-)

The EX suffered from icicle overload

Thought this was cool

I think he was waving buh bye?

This is our grand nephew

Alisha's son ~ Charles

Chuck and Retta's oldest grandson

His dad is in the service and serving in Afghanistan

This was his choice of costume for Halloween.