Monday, October 18, 2010

Bradley's third Birthday

Bradley wanted a Thomas the Train party this year! He really wanted a train set for his birthday, so he figured it could be a big train party!
As I was getting everything ready the night before, Jared was trying to help out and he went ahead and took over the cake decorating. He did a great job!
Our little engineer and his big sister all ready for his party!
Bradley Station: This is where you got on track #3
Getting ready to blow out candles
Posing with all his presents
Bradley wanted grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup for his birthday dinner



We made a railroad track all around the house complete with mountains and tunnels. The kids loved it. Bradley ran around it over and over again being Thomas the Train. Jacob even walked around saying a cute little "choo choo" the whole time.


I thought I'd try making a pinata like April always does. Bradley requested a duck pinata. I would like to retire from the pinata making business but Mackayla is already planning what kind she wants me to make for her birthday. So, I'm not out of the business quite yet.



Trying to "quack" the pinata open



Jacob took a swing at the pinata but had actually become quite fond of the little duck over the last few days and cried when everyone was hitting it.



Enjoying Bradley's new blanket

He loves his new shield and is now better able to fight dragons.

On the morning of his birthday we were able to start the day off with a quick Happy Birthday song before Dad left for work.

Playing with his new train set the next morning
Practicing with his new bat




Bradley is so proud to be a three year old! Although he still loves playing with Mackayla, he is a total boy at heart. He loves to run, jump, tackle and climb. He loves trucks, trains, cars, construction, swords and of course his beloved light saber. We sure love him!

4 comments:

ronandlindahatfield said...

Happy Birthday Bradley!! What a fun party -- wish I could of got to run around on that track. The kids and the parents also look so cute! Great family pictures. The duck turned out really good ~ it quacked me up!

Chad and Amy Hatfield said...

And that is exactly why I will not get into the piñata business--how do you ever stop? The cakes are hard enough! ;) Your cake and piñata turned out great! Happy Birthday Bradley! Welcome to the three year olds' club!

Heather said...

Happy Birthday B.!!! it looked like a great party. Good job on the pinata, Melissa. Good job on the cake, Jared!

Shelley said...

Happy Birthday cute boy! Looks like a fun party and I am SO impressed with the cake! Brody was a train boy. We even had a party at the train park in AZ when he was little.
Love you all!
Aunt Shel