birthday party in the park

Saturday morning was Noah's birthday party (aka "rumpus") in the park with family and his little friends. We picked the location strategically, for its proximity to the train tracks and the water. And while we were there TWO freight trains went by! Very exciting for all the little ones (and a bit overwhelming for some). Here's some of the group watching the BNSF.

I figured I'd keep going with the train theme, and used some vintage train images to iron on to little canvas bags as party favors. All the kids seemed excited about the bags except for Noah, who was quite distracted by other presents, treats and grandparents.

We had great weather, thankfully, and got to lounge on blankets, play on the playspace and check for crabs down at the water's edge. The grown-ups made coffee runs to the conveniently located coffeeshop right next to us, and we all munched the delicious birthday scones Aaron made. Here's Noah getting a little help from Elliot in blowing out his two candles.

After the party in the park we came home for lunch with the family (and the Lier girls, who are basically family at this point), and Noah promptly conked out. He didn't even have any of his birthday carrot cake! But we felt like he was on the verge of "The Berenstein Bears and Too Much Birthday," so a little less cake was probably fine.

So our little birthday prince has been celebrated thoroughly, and things are calming down now. Well, do you count getting ready to buy and fix up a house and have a new baby as calming? We'll see!