Choo Choo Train Party!

Joel turned THREE on Saturday, May 3rd. It amazes me how quickly time passes as an adult. I remember being a child and feeling like the years drug by. By Joel's request we celebrated his birthday with a "choo choo train party" and the day could not have been much better. I woke up early and made one of his favorite breakfasts, "cheesy eggs", lots of bacon and biscuits. He was thrilled to have Aunt Molly and Uncle Ryan there and requested to sit next to Uncle Ryan. 

After breakfast I tried to get everything else ready for the train party. It started off a bit rough because I didn't manage my time well getting everything ready, but my family came to the rescue and helped me get everything finished up in time. The weather was perfect, and Joel had a wonderful time riding the mini train and sharing lunch with his friends and family. Thankfully almost all of the immediate family as able to be there! We rode the train which was one hour round trip. Next we had Joel's choice of lunch, ham, salami and "monster" cheese sandwiches, pickles, potato chips, strawberries and pineapple. After a break to open gifts we had the cake Joel described in detail and then sent everyone home with Joel's hand picked goodie bags. Joel can be a particular little guy, and all his requested details went off well, so I think he was pleased with his party.

ready to ride!

choo choo!!! Here we go!

 

excited to open his gifts...he got some great stuff! One blessed little boy!

Joel insisted on a "round chocolate fudge cake with Joel on it"

blowing out the candles

 

 

Cute cousins...one last picture before leaving the party!

 After a good nap our family of four went to one of Joel's favorite places for dinner, Fuzzy Tacos. He devoured his fish taco and "chips with cheese" with great enthusiasm. After dinner we went across the street for sonic slushies and then drove around with the windows down while slurping our treats. All by Joel's request. It was a great birthday for our little love!

He has his 3 year check up next week, so I will do a "Joel at age 3" post after that. What a blessing this little love has been to our family! We are so glad God chose to put him in our lives and think he is such a special little boy! Lord willing we will enjoy many more years with our Joely poly!