Ethan's 3rd Birthday

It's so hard to believe that Ethan is three.

I guess this time around I'll save you from my sappy mom stories about how much I love him, and how quickly time passes. Even though I really want to...

Since Friday February 20th was Ethan's actual birthday, we allowed him to pick a special place to eat dinner. Of course, he picked Chickfila (can't say I really blame him!) and Dairy Queen for ice cream after. During the day, I took him to Toys R Us and allowed him to pick out one toy. He thought that was pretty cool, since this doesn't normally happen.

 

We decided to have Ethan's 3rd birthday party at his new favorite spot, "Big E Bounce." If you couldn't guess its a bounce house for kids...named appropriately don't you think? :) I especially love this place because it's very clean, and they separate toddlers from big kids. It's very safe, and isn't usually too crowded.

The kids arrived at 10am and bounced until 11:30. At 11:30, we reserved a room for lunch, cupcakes, and gifts. Then, sent the kids home just in time for good, long naps. You're welcome. :)

Thomas the Train theme of course!

 



I took wooden train track from Ethan's playroom to decorate the table.

 



 

I made place mats out of construction paper and had them laminated.

 

Each child got to take home a bucket filled with some of Ethan's favorite snacks.

 

 

I used Harris Teeter for Ethan's cupcake cake. I'm not into baking- so this is usually the route I go. Inexpensive, good, and cute design. Oh, and EASY.

We had a total of 24 guests. 7 kids in total.

 



 

Perfect shot!

 

I think it's safe to say that Ethan and Brooks enjoyed their cupcakes. Don't you??

 

 

 

A walk down memory lane...and a look at how Ethan has changed and grown over the last 3 years...

 

 

 

 

As Ethan grows, I am really excited about what the next year will bring for us.

With everything that has happened this year, I find myself especially thankful that God has blessed us with the gift of such a special little person. Our hearts cannot hold all the joy that you bring to our lives!