So, anyhow, I'll get right to it. This year we had Tristan's party at the local gymnastics place, which happens to be one of his favorite play places, so he was super excited about his party. And, since we were going to to be going to Disney for his birthday I decided only a Mickey Mouse themed party would do, which only made him even more excited. The two things he happens to like most at this point in his life, both together all in one day...he was in heaven!! Not to mention a cake with candles he got to blow out, all his friends, and presents too!!!!!!!!
I think this was really the first year he understood and knew enough about birthdays. Last year he was still a little too young and started to understand the concept a few months after his 2nd birthday...too little too late for his 2nd birthday and a long time to wait until his third! But, he made it and he reveled inthe anticipation. We talked about his party for a few weeks before and he got to check out all the Mickey party supplies. He was dying with anticpation to blow out his candles and hear the "Happy Birthday" song...that song makes him smile every time!
Needless to say, by the day of his actual party, he was ready to get out of the house and head to J&R (gymnastics place). We got there a few minutes early to set up and then his buddies started to show up and off he went to play. The whole party only lasted an hour and a half which was an hour of free play time and 30 minutes in the party room for happy birthday song and cake and ice cream, but it as perfect. And I must say, is definitely the way to go when it comes to kids' birthday parties...no more at our house any time soon!
Tristan had such a wonderful time running, jumping and playing with all his friends and family and we were so happy to have everyone there. A big thanks to everyone who was able to celebrate our big boys' 3rd birthday with us that day!
The birthday invitation I made
The Mickey cupcake cake
Tristan and his buddy Isaiah
Landon stopping for a quick picture
A very determined Isaiah running down the trampoline
Masyn waiting for her turn
Isaiah and Knox climbing the kids climb
Isaiah, Kaeson and Emma, all on the climb!
Daddy helping both boys down the beam
Tristan "dismounting"
About to go down the little beam
And now the mat slide
Parker oh so happy...this lasted for about half the party then he turned into Mr. Clingy!
Hanging from the rings, and loving it
Well, loving it until this happened...maybe that's when his mood changed!
Masyn, holidng on a little better than Parker did
Maveranee stoping to give a quick smile
And Gracie too
Baby Kolby
I think if Parker could talk he would have been saying "She did it!"
Landon jumping on the trampoline
Mommy and Tristan in the middle of it all
Isaiah out on the rope swing
Parker about to go down the slide into the pit
BUBBLES!!!!!!
A group shot...Tristan is 3rd from the right
Close up...he's waving!
The kids ready for some cake and ice cream
Little Miss Emma...Tristan's current love
Still waiting on cake!
So excited about Happy Birthday song, cake and candles
Blowing out his candles
Just stuck his finger in the cake...of course!
Tasting the cake...verdict: it was yummy!
Tristan enjoying some yummy cake and ice cream
Daddy and Parker...during his clingy time!
My sister and nephew
Tristan and Emma in their normal picture pose
Tristan modeling his personalized super hero costume
Both kids loved this car
Very excited about a "Wubby" movie
Tristan fascinated with one of his new power tools
Parker coming after my camera, bottle in hand
Mommy and Parker after all the present opening excitement
Hope you enjoyed the post and all the pictures. Next up: Disney vacation!
Tasting the cake...verdict: it was yummy!
Tristan enjoying some yummy cake and ice cream
Daddy and Parker...during his clingy time!
My sister and nephew
Tristan and Emma in their normal picture pose
At home ready to open some presents
Tristan modeling his personalized super hero costume
Both kids loved this car
Very excited about a "Wubby" movie
Tristan fascinated with one of his new power tools
Parker coming after my camera, bottle in hand
Mommy and Parker after all the present opening excitement
Hope you enjoyed the post and all the pictures. Next up: Disney vacation!
