Sunday, February 27, 2011

Ethan's Birthday Party

Ethan had his 3rd birthday party at Gymboree this year. It was the first time to have a 'real' party. Previously it's just been a small gathering of family and friends, but decided to go big this time! I think everyone had a blast!




Most of the gang...I think we were just missing Phoebe in this photo.

About to get rolled over!
I love it. The paparazzi...
Parachute time!

Ethan got to sit in the middle since he was the birthday boy. He was less than thrilled. But I didn't think he would do it at all, so I was happy he sat there, even with a frown. He doesn't like to be the center of attention in big groups.

I think the parents AND kids had fun!



Cake time! Ethan had a Thomas the Train cake, but I forgot to take a picture. When we sang to Ethan, he said, "It's not my birthday!" (again, not loving the center of attention) He's very literal...his birthday was on Monday and we had the party on Saturday, so no, it wasn't his birthday. ;)


Present time!
A cool airplane from Ava...
Cool Hot Wheels car wash and Cars puzzle from Aiden. Ethan LOVES to play with the car wash in the shower and bathtub!
A motorized train, stickers, and a coloring book from our favorite Grubblets! Ethan LOVES the train and we've gotten great use from the coloring book at church.
An awesome Handy Manny tractor that you can take apart and put back together from Chase - so cool!
TRAINS from Peyton - yea!!!!!
Very handsome dress shirts from Allison and Brett - we've already worn them several times!
An awesome camping chair and HUGE 3 balloon from phoebe. Also a really cool gumball machine that Ethan is obsessed with!!!
A cool Cars coloring pad from Addyson and Audrie. Ethan's really been into coloring lately, so this is perfect!
An awesome John Deere truck and trailer from Grandma and Grandpa. Ethan loves the little cows that go inside!
THEN...the birthday boy on his ACTUAL birthday...
More train tracks and trains from Mommy and Daddy...

And a fun game to help Ethan with throwing and catching....
And a ginormous soccer ball!
Aunt Debbie was so sweet to send a package ALL the way from Indiana.

His very own towel! Aunt Debbie embroidered it on her new machine that she got for Christmas. Ethan loves having his own towel in his bathroom!
Playing with the presents...



Happy birthday to our precious little Valentine.

And THANK YOU to all our fabulous friends for celebrating with us. We love you all!

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