St Patrick's Day is approaching and I decided to take a trip through the early years of our St Patrick's Day baby, Colby. Scanning 35mm slides is a time-consuming challenge. Some of these old slides scan and look good, while others are discolored and need some editing.

Aimee, Colby, and Brian soon after Colby's birth on March 17, 1975.

Dad with his second son. Check out those specs and plaid pants.

Colby sittin' in the infant swing.

Colby on his first birthday.

Observing his second birthday. In the background Brian, Jody Hoffman, and Aimee.

Third Birthday - Big Bird has been around a long, long time.

Colby laughs on his 4th birthday.

Aimee, Brian, and Daren are ready for a piece of Colby's 5th birthday cake.

Aimee and Brian standing with Daren, Colby, and Melissa on Colby's 6th birthday.

Colby on his 9th birthday.

Colby wearin' the green and ready for cake on his 10th birthday.

Colby at age 11.

Brian and Aimee with Colby on his baptismal day.