happy birthday, toby!

toby is 5. no longer a baby or toddler or preschooler. a kid. it's official. there even was a fabulous party. the indoor swim party was a huge success. lots of fun. lots of dads, in the pool with the kids! how cool.
first, the place was private, just for us, with a sign on the door welcoming the friends and family of toby coates. everyone arrived, and jumped right in the pool. after swimming, it was cake and presents time. toby loved all the toys. we are still opening them- the last one is today. i like to space them out, one or two a day, so it's not so overwhelming, for him or me.

a really fun foam slide in the pool. buddies!!

presents and thank yous. he said thank you to the kids as he opened the gifts, then i had him go around and thank the grown-ups, too. he was a great kid all day. so excited, and really had a great birthday party. thanks swim kids!