He was most excited about presents. He talked early & often about what he wanted for his birthday. After Christmas was over, anything he wanted, I would respond, "You should put that on your birthday list." So then, everything went like this, "I want the Suspension Bridge for my birthday." Or, "I want Knapford Station for my birthday." His list was growing like crazy!
Birthday morning - opening presents:
Ooh, it's a golf set! (Not on "his" list, but I thought he would like it anyway!)
The best gift of all ... a finished train table made by Papa. Jason & I were way more excited about it than Jacob. Jacob acted like it was a given or something. Just another place to play. Little does he realize just how cool it is! (Notice Knapford Station? A gift from Aunt Soccorro & Uncle Ron, and cousin Charlotte!)
Party time! After all the time I spent scouring for all the theme decorations, games, etc. I did a horrible job taking pictures. We had TONS of balloons (a 20 ft. balloon arch, 6 dozen colored balloons, plus numerous Thomas mylar balloons), and I forgot to take pictures of the decorated room. Boo to you, mommy!
Party time! After all the time I spent scouring for all the theme decorations, games, etc. I did a horrible job taking pictures. We had TONS of balloons (a 20 ft. balloon arch, 6 dozen colored balloons, plus numerous Thomas mylar balloons), and I forgot to take pictures of the decorated room. Boo to you, mommy!
Here is Jacob & his cousin Hudson playing "Pin the #1 on Thomas." I didn't blindfold the kids because I didn't want to scare anyone, so they all just kind of slapped the #1's on there. Jacob was shy so he didn't go first. When I encouraged him to put his #1 on Thomas, he started crying because someone else's #1 was already in the correct spot :(
Here he is sticking his #1 on:
Pinata time! This pinata was not one you hit with a stick. (My kid whacking something with a stick? No thanks! It would probably end up being me.) There were a bunch of strings hanging from the bottom, but one was the "magic string" that opened it up.
Here he is sticking his #1 on:
Pinata time! This pinata was not one you hit with a stick. (My kid whacking something with a stick? No thanks! It would probably end up being me.) There were a bunch of strings hanging from the bottom, but one was the "magic string" that opened it up.
Not sure why this picture is so bad?
Pulling strings ... Matthew looks confused because he actually pulled the magic string but the goodies didn't fall out. That took some shaking.
More pulling ...
Pulling strings ... Matthew looks confused because he actually pulled the magic string but the goodies didn't fall out. That took some shaking.
More pulling ...
Birthday cake. YUM!
Jacob stuck Thomas on there parallel to the tracks. I started to freak-out since it wasn't "right" but heck, it's his b-day & cake!
Side view:
Oops. I guess I deleted the pic of Jacob with the cake. Will have to add it later.
Cousin Hudson helping Jacob open a gift:
Jacob checking out said gift. A talking police gear set from one of Jason's work friends. (He insists on literally trying to find the most annoying gifts for Jacob. Annoying to US that is - not for Jacob.) But this one was kind of funny. All of the pieces of gear talk. The night stick says things like, "I need to maintain order!"
The other annoying gift from Jason's work friend - a talking Caterpillar truck. It screams (it feels like it to me, anyway) "Caterpillar!" and honks. UGH.
Opening one of many Thomas gifts:
This was from us - a Birthday Thomas. Not sure why he looks unhappy?
Overall, I think the party went well. It was long & could have run more smoothly, but I'll work on that for next year. Trying to get everything home? That was a challenge! (The party was at a nearby clubhouse.)
Jacob stuck Thomas on there parallel to the tracks. I started to freak-out since it wasn't "right" but heck, it's his b-day & cake!
Side view:
Oops. I guess I deleted the pic of Jacob with the cake. Will have to add it later.
Present time! I did NOT want to open presents at the party because I thought it would take too long (it DID!!!) and I think it's just better to do at home. Other children may not understand. I know Jacob doesn't .... Anyway, Jacob INSISTED, and since it was his birthday, I relented. (I'll work something out in advance next year. We're not doing this again!)
Cousin Hudson helping Jacob open a gift:
Jacob checking out said gift. A talking police gear set from one of Jason's work friends. (He insists on literally trying to find the most annoying gifts for Jacob. Annoying to US that is - not for Jacob.) But this one was kind of funny. All of the pieces of gear talk. The night stick says things like, "I need to maintain order!"
The other annoying gift from Jason's work friend - a talking Caterpillar truck. It screams (it feels like it to me, anyway) "Caterpillar!" and honks. UGH.
Opening one of many Thomas gifts:
This was from us - a Birthday Thomas. Not sure why he looks unhappy?
Overall, I think the party went well. It was long & could have run more smoothly, but I'll work on that for next year. Trying to get everything home? That was a challenge! (The party was at a nearby clubhouse.)
Once I did get home, I realized I hadn't taken any pictures of the balloons, etc.
These are not great photos, but at least I took some! Until next year .... Happy Birthday Little J!
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