It was a slipin'-slidin' transformerific day

We finally took the opportunity to use our PRIME real estate on the corner to make Michael feel super special on his big day. The entire neighborhood knew it was his birthday! Thank you sidewalk chalk.

We bought a few slip-n-slides and roped off the front ward. We had the skim board slide, a three-lane racing slide and a Dora the Explorer Hopsplash. Not to mention there were a couple little pools in the backyard. So much fun - but SOOOO HOT!

Huntie staying cool with her friends Shelby and Cameron.

Quinner and her best baby Elle.

Oh man, this was the greatest cake. I think Michael had very high hopes for this Transformer cake from grammy. She so met, and exceeded, his expectations. He was very very pleased. We usually have some cake leftover for later, but not one morsel of this white cake with fresh strawberries and cream cheese frosting made it past the party.

Oh yes. The presents were all perfect.

Our grownup guests had a blast playing with Michael's new Transformers - Jeanette, Bo, papa, Kev and John Shults. They must have all grown up with the originals.

Grammy helped Michael put together his super awesome Lego spider guy. So creepy! I'm glad she worked with him on it, becuase I just hate spiders and don't think I could have finished the job - YUCK!

After taking many many birthday pictures of Sir Michael, he exacerbately asked me, "mom, can I dance now!?" So here it is. The five-year-old birthday dance.